Production Interruptions Caused by Disasters, Power Outages and Nankai Trough Earthquakes
First written in FY2016. 11 of 18 entries say "Materialised", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 32 of 132 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2026MitigatedAnnual report
「We will advance measures in manufacturing management, equipment, and infrastructure and organisational capabilities, while working to create a workplace where employees can work safely and securely. We will also bring forward plans to replace ageing equipment and implement safety measures, and the entire company will work together to eliminate the risks of explosions, fires and serious accidents.」
In light of the plant accident, the company says it will advance measures in manufacturing management, equipment, and infrastructure and organisational capabilities, and bring forward the replacement of ageing equipment and implementation of safety measures. - FY2026-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「strengthening its safety-first initiatives so that an accident or disaster like the one that occurred on 6 March this year never happens again and all employees can work safely and securely」
The company disclosed the fact that an accident occurred on 6 March this year and is strengthening its safety-first initiatives to prevent a recurrence. - FY2025MaterialisedAnnual report
「Provision for disaster losses related to the Fujioka No. 3 Plant accident」
In connection with the Fujioka No. 3 Plant accident, the company recorded a ¥151.904 million provision for disaster losses for restoration, compensation and other costs. Following the previous accident at the Fujioka No. 4 Plant, another plant accident actually occurred. - FY2025-H1MaterialisedAnnual report
「increased by more than the impact of production stoppages at business partners due to typhoons and other factors」
Production stoppages at business partners due to typhoons and other factors actually occurred, and the company states that they affected production and sales at its domestic business partners. - FY2024MaterialisedAnnual report
「Losses related to the Fujioka No. 4 Plant accident − 82,250」
The company recorded ¥82.25 million in losses related to the Fujioka No. 4 Plant accident as extraordinary losses. It explains that higher costs resulting from the accident response also affected operating profit for the fiscal year. - FY2024-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Losses related to the Fujioka No. 4 Plant accident − 54,106」
The company recorded ¥54.106 million in losses related to the explosion at the No. 4 Fujioka Plant as extraordinary losses. It also explains that costs for responding to the accident and further strengthening safety measures will be factors reducing profit in its full-year outlook. - FY2024-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「An explosion occurred at the No. 4 Fujioka Plant on 16 October 2023. Production resumed on 21 October 2023, and the company is working toward a full recovery as soon as possible. The accident is expected to result in costs for restoring the buildings and equipment, recovery costs, and compensation or other expenses payable to business partners, but it is currently difficult to reasonably estimate the impact on results.」
An explosion occurred at the No. 4 Fujioka Plant. Although production resumed 5 days later, measures toward a full recovery remain ongoing. Costs for restoring the buildings and equipment and compensation to business partners are expected, but the company states that the amount of the impact cannot reasonably be estimated. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The Group conducts regular equipment inspections to minimize the potential negative impact of disruptions to manufacturing lines. In particular, it has implemented numerous measures in preparation for a major Nankai Trough earthquake, which is expected to occur in the near future.」
The company continues to conduct regular equipment inspections and take measures against a major Nankai Trough earthquake. - FY2019MaterialisedAnnual report
「Losses from disasters − 58,738」
The company recorded ¥58.738 million in disaster-related losses as non-operating expenses for the fiscal year, disclosing the impact of the disasters in its annual results. - FY2019-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the six-month period ended the second quarter decreased from the same period of the previous year due to a succession of natural disasters.」
Domestic sales decreased year on year due to a succession of natural disasters, and the company reports that the disasters had an actual impact on its business. - FY2019-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the first-quarter cumulative period were approximately the same as in the same quarter of the previous year. Although deliveries to some customers were delayed by the northern Osaka earthquake in June, there was almost no impact on total sales.」
The earthquake in northern Osaka Prefecture actually caused delivery delays to some customers. However, the company explains that the impact on total sales was minimal. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The Group conducts regular equipment inspections to minimize the potential negative impact of disruptions to manufacturing lines. In particular, it has implemented numerous measures in preparation for a major Nankai Trough earthquake, which is expected to occur in the near future.」
The Company continues to describe regular equipment inspections and measures for a major Nankai Trough earthquake, while maintaining its explanation that the impact of disasters, power outages and other events cannot be completely prevented or mitigated. - FY2018-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Domestic sales during the first-quarter cumulative period increased from the same quarter of the previous year as the temporary decline in vehicle production caused by the Kumamoto earthquake in April of the previous year recovered.」
The Company reported that domestic sales recovered and moved toward an increase as vehicle production recovered from the decline caused by the Kumamoto earthquake, indicating that the impact that occurred in the previous fiscal year had eased. - FY2017MitigatedAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production by the Group's major customers during the consolidated fiscal year recovered the units temporarily lost due to the Kumamoto earthquake in April, reaching the same level as in the previous fiscal year.」
The Company reported that the decline in production caused by the Kumamoto earthquake was recovered through catch-up production, bringing full-year production back to the same level as in the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the third-quarter cumulative period was recovering as automakers made up for the temporary production declines caused by the Kumamoto earthquake and other events at the beginning of the fiscal year, but was at the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year.」
The Company reported that domestic vehicle production, which had declined due to the Kumamoto earthquake and other events, was recovering as a result of catch-up production, easing the impact. However, production remained at the same level as in the same period of the previous year. - FY2017-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the second-quarter cumulative period was on a declining trend from the previous fiscal year, due in part to production declines caused by automakers suspending operations following the Kumamoto earthquake and other events.」
The impact of automakers suspending operations and production declines caused by the Kumamoto earthquake and other events continued during the second-quarter cumulative period, remaining a factor behind the decline in domestic vehicle production. - FY2017-Q1MaterialisedAnnual report
「Domestic vehicle production during the first-quarter cumulative period declined from the same quarter of the previous year, partly because automakers suspended operations following the Kumamoto earthquake in April.」
The Company reported that the risk of production disruptions caused by the disaster actually affected domestic vehicle production and its performance through the suspension of operations by customer automakers, rather than through a disruption at its own facilities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group conducts regular equipment inspections to minimize the potential negative impact of disruptions to manufacturing lines. In particular, it has implemented numerous measures in preparation for a major Nankai Trough earthquake, which is expected to occur in the near future. However, there is no guarantee that the impact of disasters, power outages or other disruptive events affecting production facilities can be completely prevented or mitigated, and production capacity may decline if operations are disrupted by a major earthquake or other event.」
While conducting regular inspections and implementing measures for Nankai Trough earthquakes, the Company states that operational disruptions caused by disasters, power outages and other events cannot be completely prevented or mitigated.