Increasing Humidifier Market Share
First written in FY2016. 18 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, humidifier sales of high-priced products emphasizing ease of maintenance, including models equipped with the Easy Replacement Tray Cover, increased and contributed to higher profit.」
The company reported that sales of high-priced humidifier products emphasizing ease of maintenance increased and contributed to higher profit. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company sells products across 9 types, comprising 25 models, including 2 types equipped with the new Easy Filter Cleaner function, which allows the rear air filter to be cleaned by simply sliding the filter from side to side.」
For humidifiers, the company launched 9 types and 25 models, including 2 types equipped with a new function that makes filter cleaning easier. It also reported that sales proceeded steadily as inventory held by distributors was low and rollout at retailers progressed smoothly. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company sells products across 9 types, comprising 25 models, including 11 models equipped with the new 5% Humidity Setting function, which allows humidity to be set at 50%, 55%, 60%, 65% or 70%.」
For humidifiers, the company added the new function allowing humidity to be set in 5% increments to 11 models and expanded the lineup to 9 types and 25 models. The number of types and models increased from the previous 8 types and 23 models. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, sales of humidifiers, air purifiers and fuel-cell units exceeded the results for the previous fiscal year. As a result, environmental equipment revenue was ¥3,928 million, up 7.9% from the previous fiscal year.」
Although the company had reported declines in humidifier sales through the previous quarter, full-year sales of environmental equipment, including humidifiers, exceeded the results for the previous fiscal year, and environmental equipment revenue increased 7.9% from the previous fiscal year. No achievement figures for humidifier market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the period, humidifier sales declined, but sales of air purifiers and fuel-cell units increased, resulting in environmental equipment revenue of ¥3,382 million, up 0.8% year on year.」
While the decline in humidifier sales continued, increased sales of air purifiers and fuel-cell units resulted in environmental equipment revenue as a whole exceeding the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q2Continued decline in humidifier salesAnnual report
「The company sells products across 8 types, comprising 23 humidifier models, including the LX type, a design model usable in a range of rooms from compact private rooms to large living rooms. It also began selling hybrid air purifiers in October of the previous year and conducted active sales promotion activities, including television advertising. During the period, humidifier sales declined, but environmental equipment revenue exceeded the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of air purifiers and fuel-cell units increased.」
The company sold 8 types and 23 humidifier models, although sales during the period declined. Environmental equipment revenue as a whole exceeded the same period of the previous year due to increased sales of air purifiers and fuel-cell units. - FY2023Full-year decline in environmental equipment revenueAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined. As a result, environmental equipment revenue was ¥3,642 million, down 26.2% from the previous fiscal year.」
While continuing to identify higher humidifier market share and profit margins as issues, the company saw sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units decline, resulting in environmental equipment revenue down 26.2% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「During the period, environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined.」
The company reiterates that environmental equipment revenue was below the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined. No achievement figures for higher humidifier market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the period, environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined.」
The company reiterates that environmental equipment revenue was below the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined. - FY2023-Q1Decline in humidifier salesAnnual report
「Environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined.」
In the first quarter, humidifier sales declined, and environmental equipment revenue was below the same period of the previous year. No achievement figures for higher humidifier market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2022Reactionary decline in humidifier salesAnnual report
「Increasing the market share and profit margin of humidifiers, which are classified as the company's environmental equipment」
The company continues to identify increasing humidifier market share and profit margins as issues. However, humidifier sales declined during the fiscal year as a reaction to the temporary increase in demand during the previous fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3Decline in humidifier salesAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, sales of humidifiers and fuel-cell units declined, resulting in environmental equipment revenue below the results for the same period of the previous year.」
Humidifier sales declined, and together with the decrease in fuel-cell unit sales, this resulted in environmental equipment revenue below the same period of the previous year. No achievement figures for humidifier market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 2 LX series models that can be operated remotely using a smart remote control as a new function, and 3 RXT series hybrid humidifier models equipped with the Easy Replacement Tray Cover. Including these models, the company sells products across 6 series, comprising 20 models.」
The company launched new models with remote-control functionality and replaceable tray covers, expanding its humidifier lineup to 6 series and 20 models. No achievement figures for market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although humidifier sales increased, environmental equipment revenue was below the results for the same period of the previous year because sales of fuel-cell units declined.」
The company reported that humidifier sales increased from the same period of the previous year. Although no achievement figures for market share or profit margin were provided, there was concrete progress in humidifier sales. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, humidifier sales remained strong as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus infection, and environmental equipment sales exceeded the results for the previous fiscal year.」
Humidifier sales remained strong, and environmental equipment revenue was ¥6,914 million, up 48.4% from the previous fiscal year. No achievement figures for humidifier market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, humidifier sales remained strong as a preventive measure against the novel coronavirus infection, and environmental equipment sales exceeded the results for the same period of the previous year.」
Humidifier sales remained strong as a preventive measure against infectious diseases, and environmental equipment sales exceeded the same period of the previous year. No figures for market share or profit margin were provided. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company sells products across 4 series, comprising 20 humidifier models, with improved product appeal across all models, including the new Sleep Comfort function on the LX and RX series of hybrid humidifiers and the Easy Replacement Tray Cover on the powerful HD series models, which makes maintenance easier.」
Across all 4 series and 20 humidifier models, the company added new functions and features that make maintenance easier, improving the appeal of every model. Although no figures for humidifier market share or profit margin were provided, the disclosure indicates concrete progress in the products. - FY2021-Q1Increase in humidifier demandAnnual report
「Demand increased even after April, when use normally declines as measures against dry conditions, because the government recommended maintaining moderate humidity as one example of an infectious-disease countermeasure.」
Against the backdrop of recommendations to maintain moderate humidity as an infectious-disease countermeasure, humidifier demand increased from April onward, even though it normally declines during that period. No market-share figure or achievement of higher market share was disclosed. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「Increasing the market share and profit margin of humidifiers, which are classified as the company's environmental equipment」
In addition to the existing issue of increasing humidifier market share, the company explicitly identified improving profit margins as an issue, broadening the scope of its targets. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 2 high-end models in the LX series of hybrid humidifiers, combining high humidification capacity that shortens the time required to reach the set humidity level by approximately 30% compared with previous models, with a body size that is easy to use at home and a design that blends into the room. Including the RX and HD series, the company launched products across 4 series, comprising 20 models.」
The company reiterates its offering of 4 series and 20 models, including 2 LX series models, and the performance feature that shortens the time required to reach the set humidity level by approximately 30%. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 2 high-end models in the LX series of hybrid humidifiers, combining high humidification capacity that shortens the time required to reach the set humidity level by approximately 30% compared with previous models, with a body size that is easy to use at home and a design that blends into the room. Including the RX and HD series, the company has launched products across 4 series, comprising 20 models.」
The company launched 2 LX series humidifiers that shorten the time required to reach the set humidity level by approximately 30%, expanding the lineup to 4 series and 20 models. Although no market-share figure was provided, this represents concrete progress in products toward increasing market share. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 4 RX series models equipped with the Ag+ Antibacterial Attachment and 3 powerful HD series models. During the fiscal year, the company sold products across all 3 series, comprising 17 models, and sales exceeded the results for the previous fiscal year.」
The company continued to offer 3 series and 17 models and introduce new models. Although sales had been below the same period of the previous year on a cumulative quarterly basis, full-year sales exceeded the results for the previous fiscal year. Environmental equipment revenue was ¥3,312 million, up 11.5% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3Humidifier sales below the same period of the previous yearAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 4 RX series models equipped with the Ag+ Antibacterial Attachment and 3 powerful HD series models. During the fiscal year, the company sold products across all 3 series, comprising 17 models, but sales were below the results for the same period of the previous year.」
While continuing to offer 3 series and 17 models and introduce new models, humidifier sales were below the results for the same period of the previous year. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 4 RX series models equipped with the Ag+ Antibacterial Attachment and 3 powerful HD series models. During the fiscal year, the company launched products across all 3 series, comprising 17 models.」
For humidifiers, the company launched 4 RX series models and 3 powerful HD series models. It continues to offer all 3 series and 17 models and is proceeding with the introduction of specific new products and functions. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company added the new Turbo Operation function to the RX series to increase value, and launched the new HD-242, which has a humidification capacity of 2,400ml/h, the highest in the industry for household use. During the fiscal year, the company launched 3 series and 17 models, and sales exceeded the results for the same period of the previous year.」
The company reported that sales of the 3 series and 17 models already in its lineup exceeded the same period of the previous year. In addition to introducing the new 2,400ml/h model and new function, it reported actual sales results. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company added the new Turbo Operation function to the RX series to increase value, and launched the new HD-242, which has a humidification capacity of 2,400ml/h, the highest in the industry for household use. During the fiscal year, the company launched 3 series and 17 models and proceeded with their rollout at retailers.」
The company launched a new humidifier with a capacity of 2,400ml/h and expanded the number of models launched to 3 series and 17 models. Because no market-share figure was provided, this was treated as concrete progress rather than achievement of higher market share. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We recognize increasing the market share of humidifiers, which are classified as our environmental equipment, as a major issue for the company's survival.」
The company reiterates that increasing humidifier market share is an issue essential to its survival. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Customers valued the quiet operation of the humidifiers, their production in Japan and the associated after-sales service structure. Cumulative production since production began in 2003 exceeded 2 million units. During the fiscal year, the company launched 3 series and 16 models, and sales exceeded the results for the same period of the previous year.」
Cumulative humidifier production exceeded 2 million units, and fiscal-year sales also exceeded the same period of the previous year. Because no market-share figure was provided, this was treated as progress rather than achievement of higher market share. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For humidifiers, the company launched 3 series and 16 models and proceeded with their rollout at retailers.」
The company launched 3 humidifier series and 16 models and proceeded with their rollout at retailers. Although no market-share figure was provided, this represents concrete progress in products and sales toward increasing market share. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Increasing the market share of humidifiers, which are classified as the company's environmental equipment」
The company classifies humidifiers as environmental equipment and identifies increasing their market share as an issue essential to the company's survival.