Development of Compact, High-Performance Hydraulic Equipment and Expansion in Overseas Markets
First written in FY2016. 20 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-07-30AdvancedEarnings
「Sales of dental-chair products increased because a specific North American customer began launching a new model and increased purchases to secure inventory, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year.」
The hydraulic equipment products business reported higher revenue and profit, supported by a North American customer's launch of a new model and inventory stocking. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For the compact industrial waste-processing equipment developed to help build the circular economy envisioned by the SDGs, the second prototype has been completed and market validation trials have begun. The Company will continue to accelerate new product development in preparation for compliance with overseas standards and expansion into global markets.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, compact industrial waste-processing equipment advanced from completion of the second prototype to the market validation trial stage. Development of value-added unit products incorporating hydraulic equipment is also a priority for fiscal 2026. - FY2026-H1Higher sales in North America offset the decline in ChinaAnnual report
「Sales of products for dental chairs in China declined due to the indirect impact of the Trump tariffs, but sales in North America increased, resulting in higher overall sales.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, sales in China declined due to the indirect impact of the Trump tariffs, while sales in North America increased, resulting in a 0.2% year-on-year increase in sales. Segment profit declined 5.3%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Higher sales of products for dental chairs in North America and Asia contributed to higher sales and profit. As a result, sales for the fiscal year were ¥1,866 million, an increase of ¥162 million, or 9.5%, from the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥419 million, an increase of ¥122 million, or 41.3%, driven by higher sales and cost improvements.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, higher sales of products for dental chairs in North America and Asia and cost improvements resulted in a 9.5% increase in sales and a 41.3% increase in segment profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales and profit increased, supported by higher sales of products for dental chairs in Asia and other factors. As a result, sales for the interim cumulative period were ¥893 million, an increase of ¥76 million, or 9.4%, from the same period of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥216 million, an increase of ¥71 million, or 49.2%.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, higher sales of products for dental chairs in Asia resulted in a 9.4% increase in first-half sales and a 49.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Durability testing has been completed for development of a high-pressure, compact, non-leakage DC hydraulic package integrating a tank and cylinder, primarily for stretchers, and a brushless-motor model of a compact hydraulic system in the 1-ton thrust class for AGVs, consisting of a cylinder assembly product. The projects have advanced to the phase preceding mass production.」
In hydraulic equipment, durability testing was completed for products for stretchers and products for AGVs in the 1-ton thrust class, and the projects advanced to the stage preceding mass production. - FY2024-Q3Sales and profit continued to decline due to inventory adjustments by North American customersAnnual report
「A North American customer, one of the Company's major customers, had maintained elevated safety stock to mitigate procurement risks caused by COVID-19. As procurement risks declined, the customer adjusted its inventory, resulting in lower sales and profit. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥1,282 million, a decrease of ¥419 million, or 24.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥219 million, a decrease of ¥256 million, or 53.9%.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, sales declined 24.6% and segment profit declined 53.9% as the North American customer continued to adjust its safety stock inventories. The decline in sales and profit caused by inventory normalization after advance procurement continued through the cumulative third quarter. - FY2024-Q2The decline in sales and profit due to the reversal of advance procurement continuedAnnual report
「Sales and profit declined because customers were returning safety stock levels to normal after bringing forward procurement against concerns about material availability caused by COVID-19.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, customers continued to normalize safety stock levels after advance procurement, resulting in a 32.1% year-on-year decline in first-half sales and a 59.5% decline in segment profit. - FY2024-Q1Sales and profit declined due to the reversal of advance procurement and higher component costsAnnual report
「Sales declined because the Company was returning safety stock levels to normal after customers in Japan and overseas had brought forward procurement against concerns about material availability caused by COVID-19. Profit also declined, partly due to the impact of soaring prices for purchased components and other factors.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, sales declined as customers normalized inventories after advance procurement, while higher prices for purchased components also led to lower profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Company commercialized a unit based on a tank-integrated unit with enhanced quietness for equipment, primarily clamps, incorporating an accumulator to make the unit more compact and energy-efficient than its predecessors.」
The hydraulic equipment business commercialized a unit that was more compact and energy-efficient than its predecessors. - FY2023-Q3Sales and profit continued to grow, but the growth rates slowedAnnual report
「Despite some customer inventory adjustments in the North American market for products for dental chairs, sales and profit increased, supported by the effects of solid growth through the second quarter.」
Although some customers in North America adjusted their inventories, the hydraulic equipment products business continued to post higher sales and profit. Sales increased 9.6% year on year and segment profit increased 6.3%, although the rates of increase were lower than in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Products for diagnostic imaging equipment remained at a high level, as they had the previous year, and orders for products for dental chairs in North America were also firm. Overall, market conditions were strong during the cumulative second quarter.」
The high level of sales of products for diagnostic imaging equipment and firm orders for products for dental chairs in North America continued, resulting in a 17.2% increase in sales and a 21.9% increase in segment profit. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Compared with the same quarter of the previous year, when production was still recovering from the decline caused by the spread of COVID-19, sales of products for dental chairs in Japan showed signs of slowing. However, sales increased mainly for products for dental chairs and operating tables in North America, driven by recovering demand and customers' advance procurement amid concerns about material availability. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥562 million, an increase of ¥67 million, or 13.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥149 million, an increase of ¥6 million, or 4.9%.」
Sales of products for dental chairs and operating tables in North America increased against a backdrop of recovering demand and customers' advance procurement, resulting in a 13.6% increase in sales and a 4.9% increase in segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business. By contrast, products for dental chairs in Japan were reported to be slowing. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Applying miniaturization and low-noise technologies and high-precision control technologies, the Company developed a compact hydraulic system in the 1-ton thrust class for AGVs (automated guided vehicles), consisting of a cylinder assembly product, and is proceeding with functional evaluation.」
In addition to commercializing hydraulic systems for medical equipment and custom cylinders, the Company developed a compact hydraulic system in the 1-ton thrust class for AGVs and advanced it to the functional evaluation stage. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased as demand recovered from the downturn associated with the spread of COVID-19 for products for dental chairs, operating tables and other equipment, and as customers brought forward the procurement of materials amid delays in ocean freight. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥1,552 million, an increase of ¥574 million, or 58.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥447 million, an increase of ¥244 million, or 120.2%. Compared with the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 2020, before the spread of COVID-19, sales increased by ¥49 million, or 3.3%, and segment profit increased by ¥10 million, or 2.3%.」
The hydraulic equipment products business posted higher sales and profit due to recovery from the downturn in demand and customers' advance procurement of materials. Sales and segment profit also exceeded the levels recorded in the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 2020, before the spread of COVID-19. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased as demand recovered from the downturn associated with the spread of COVID-19 for domestic barber and beauty chairs and dental chairs, and as customers brought forward the procurement of materials amid delays in ocean freight. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥1,026 million, an increase of ¥394 million, or 62.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥294 million, an increase of ¥179 million, or 156.1%.」
In the hydraulic equipment products business, recovery from the downturn in demand and customers' advance procurement of materials resulted in a 62.4% increase in sales and a 156.1% increase in segment profit. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased as demand recovered from the downturn associated with the spread of COVID-19 for domestic barber and beauty chairs and for dental chairs in Japan, North America and Asia. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥495 million, an increase of ¥139 million, or 39.2%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥142 million, an increase of ¥74 million, or 110.2%.」
Products for barber and beauty chairs and for dental chairs in Japan, North America and Asia recovered from the downturn in demand, resulting in a 39.2% increase in sales and a 110.2% increase in segment profit. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Company developed and commercialized an integrated tank-and-hydraulic unit based on a compact motor pump with enhanced quietness for medical equipment, as well as a hydraulic system with improved shockless performance to meet customer needs for higher speeds.」
The Company reported the development and commercialization of hydraulic units based on compact motor pumps and hydraulic systems designed for higher speeds. - FY2021-Q3The decline in sales narrowed in the third quarterAnnual report
「Sales declined 22.9% year on year in the first quarter, 46.8% in the second quarter and 33.8% in the third quarter.」
The core products for dental chairs continued to decline substantially, primarily in Asia, but the decline in sales in the third quarter alone narrowed from 46.8% in the second quarter to 33.8%. On a cumulative basis, sales declined 34.9% and segment profit declined 53.5%. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although sales of products for diagnostic imaging equipment increased in the first quarter amid the spread of COVID-19, sales of the core products for dental chairs declined substantially in Asia, while the recovery in North America remained gradual. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥632 million, a decrease of ¥348 million, or 35.5 %, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥115 million, a decrease of ¥164 million, or 58.9 %.」
The spread of COVID-19 caused a substantial decline in sales in Asia of the core products for dental chairs, while the recovery in North America also remained gradual. Sales in the hydraulic equipment products business declined 35.5% and segment profit declined 58.9%, with the impact expanding from the previous quarter. - FY2021-Q1Decline in sales of products for dental chairs overseas due to COVID-19Annual report
「Although there was special demand for products for diagnostic imaging equipment and operating tables amid the spread of COVID-19, the core products for dental chairs declined substantially in Asia and North America. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥355 million, a decrease of ¥105 million, or 22.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥67 million, a decrease of ¥60 million, or 47.1%.」
Products for dental chairs, including those for Asia where expanded sales activities had yielded results through the previous fiscal year, declined substantially in Asia and North America due to the spread of COVID-19, resulting in a 22.9% decrease in sales and a 47.1% decrease in segment profit. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Products for operating tables and dental chairs in North America declined due to temporary inventory adjustments by customers, while sales of products for dental chairs in Japan and Asia increased substantially as a result of expanded sales activities.」
Driven by the success of expanded sales activities for products for dental chairs in Japan and Asia, sales in the hydraulic equipment products business increased 5.3% year on year and segment profit increased 7.5%. The commercialization of products including compact motor pumps, high-pressure solenoid valves and high-pressure hydraulic cylinders was also reported. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Products for operating tables and dental chairs in North America declined due to temporary inventory adjustments by customers, while sales of products for dental chairs in Asia increased substantially as a result of expanded sales activities. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter were ¥1,503 million, an increase of ¥100 million, or 7.1%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥437 million, an increase of ¥41 million, or 10.4%.」
While North American products declined due to inventory adjustments, products for dental chairs in Asia increased as a result of expanded sales activities, resulting in a 7.1% increase in sales and a 10.4% increase in segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business. No new milestones concerning the direction of initiatives or the stage of the business have been indicated since the previous quarter. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Products for operating tables and dental chairs in North America declined due to temporary inventory adjustments by customers, while sales of products for dental chairs in Asia increased substantially as a result of expanded sales activities. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter were ¥980 million, an increase of ¥54 million, or 5.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥279 million, an increase of ¥29 million, or 11.9%.」
While North American products declined due to temporary inventory adjustments, products for dental chairs in Asia increased as a result of expanded sales activities, resulting in a 5.9% increase in sales and an 11.9% increase in segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of products for operating tables and care equipment declined due to temporary inventory adjustments by customers and other factors, while sales of products for dental chairs in Asia increased substantially as a result of expanded sales activities. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter were ¥461 million, an increase of ¥7 million, or 1.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year, while segment profit was ¥127 million, an increase of ¥8 million, or 7.3%.」
Sales of products for dental chairs in Asia increased as a result of expanded sales activities, driving an 1.8% increase in sales and a 7.3% increase in segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, the Company developed and commercialized compact, low-noise hydraulic packages and solenoid valves for medical equipment, as well as unit products incorporating hydraulic cylinders.」
The Company commercialized compact, low-noise hydraulic packages and other products, and is also developing hydraulic systems for operating tables and robots. Initiatives focused on further miniaturization and enhanced functionality, as well as expansion in the medical and overseas markets, have progressed to the commercialization stage. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although products for operating tables and diagnostic imaging equipment performed well, sales of products for dental chairs declined in both North America and Japan on a pullback following the increase in orders in the previous fiscal year.」
Although products for operating tables and diagnostic imaging equipment performed well, products for dental chairs, for which orders increased in the previous fiscal year, experienced a pullback in both North America and Japan. The pullback in dental chair products reported since the previous quarter continued. - FY2019-Q1Dental chair sales declined on a pullbackAnnual report
「Although sales of products for operating tables and diagnostic imaging equipment remained solid, sales of products for dental chairs declined on a pullback following the increase in orders in the previous fiscal year.」
Although sales of products for operating tables and diagnostic imaging equipment remained solid, sales of products for dental chairs, for which orders increased in the previous fiscal year, declined on a pullback. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of products for dental chairs, primarily in Japan, North America and Asia, grew significantly and remained strong. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥1,468 million, up ¥107 million, or 7.9%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥442 million, up ¥67 million, or 17.9%.」
Strong sales of products for dental chairs in Japan, North America and Asia continued, resulting in a 7.9% increase in sales and a 17.9% increase in segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of products for dental chairs, primarily in Japan, North America and Asia, grew significantly and remained strong. Meanwhile, sales of products for domestic diagnostic imaging equipment, including CT and MRI systems, declined due to inventory adjustments by manufacturers and other factors. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥975 million, up ¥108 million, or 12.5%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥282 million, up ¥60 million, or 27.0%.」
Sales of products for dental chairs in Japan, North America and Asia grew, resulting in a 12.5% increase in sales and a 27.0% increase in segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Dental sales, primarily in Japan, North America and Asia, grew significantly and remained strong. Meanwhile, domestic medical sales declined due to inventory adjustments by imaging-equipment manufacturers and other factors. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥466 million, up ¥32 million, or 7.5%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, while segment profit was ¥128 million, up ¥14 million, or 12.5%.」
Dental sales grew in Japan, North America and Asia, lifting both sales and segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business above the levels of the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although domestic medical and trading-company sales declined, overseas medical and dental sales were strong due to increased orders from existing customers and other factors. As a result, sales for the cumulative third quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥1,360 million, up ¥12 million, or 0.9%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥375 million, up ¥2 million, or 0.6%.」
Strong overseas medical and dental sales, driven by increased orders from existing customers, lifted both sales and segment profit in the hydraulic equipment products business above the levels of the previous fiscal year. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas medical and dental sales were strong, but domestic medical and trading-company sales declined. As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥867 million, down ¥13 million, or 1.5%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥222 million, down ¥18 million, or 7.8%, due to higher expenses associated with overseas sales expansion and other factors.」
Overseas medical and dental sales and overseas sales expansion activities continued, while the resulting increase in expenses weighed on profit. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Sales increased due to the recovery in demand in the North American dental industry and other factors. As a result, sales for the cumulative first quarter of the current fiscal year were ¥434 million, up ¥5 million, or 1.3%, from the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥113 million, down ¥9 million, or 7.3%, due to higher expenses associated with overseas sales expansion and other factors.」
Although sales increased as North American demand recovered, higher expenses associated with overseas sales expansion weighed on profit in the hydraulic equipment business, while overseas sales expansion continued. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「For hydraulic equipment products, the company is developing more compact, higher-performance products and working to expand applications and markets. Overseas, it will strengthen sales expansion efforts, focusing on North America as well as Asia and Europe.」
The company identifies development of more compact, higher-performance products, expansion of applications and markets, and sales expansion in North America, Asia and Europe as measures for the hydraulic equipment business.