Expanding the Machine Tool Business and Improving Profitability
First written in FY2016. 18 of 39 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-10-23.
Takamatsu Machinery moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020.
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- FY2026Orders and order backlog increased, while sales and operating loss both declinedAnnual report
「For the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥11,923 million, up 11.1% year on year; order backlog was ¥5,298 million, up 15.4%; net sales were ¥11,215 million, down 9.0%; and the operating loss was ¥156 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥200 million in the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw higher orders received and order backlog, while net sales declined. The operating loss narrowed from ¥200 million to ¥156 million, while progress in expanding scale and improving profitability was mixed. - 2026-05-08OtherRevision of earnings forecasts
「For the fiscal year under review, the Machine Tools Business recorded orders received of ¥11,923 million, up 11.1% year on year; order backlog of ¥5,298 million, up 15.4%; net sales of ¥11,215 million, down 9.0%; and an operating loss of ¥156 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥200 million in the previous year.」
The Machine Tools Business saw increases in orders received and order backlog, while net sales declined. The operating loss narrowed, resulting in mixed progress in scale expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2026-H1Higher orders, but lower net sales and a narrower operating lossAnnual report
「For the current interim consolidated fiscal period, orders received were ¥5,519 million, up 10.3% year on year; order backlog was ¥4,740 million, down 13.6%; net sales were ¥5,368 million, down 5.9%; and the operating loss was ¥233 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥317 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw higher orders received, while order backlog and net sales declined. The operating loss narrowed from the same period of the previous year, while progress in expanding scale and improving profitability was mixed. - FY2025Lower orders and net sales, but a narrower operating lossAnnual report
「For the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥10,729 million, down 18.8% year on year; order backlog was ¥4,590 million, down 25.8%; net sales were ¥12,327 million, down 2.3%; and the operating loss was ¥200 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥414 million in the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw declines in orders received, order backlog and net sales, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥414 million to ¥200 million. Expansion in scale retreated, while profitability improved in some areas. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「For the current interim consolidated fiscal period, orders received were ¥5,004 million, down 26.9% year on year; order backlog was ¥5,489 million, down 11.4%; net sales were ¥5,702 million, down 8.6%; and the operating loss was ¥317 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥163 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw declines in orders received, order backlog and net sales, while the operating loss widened. Progress in expanding scale and improving profitability deteriorated from the same period of the previous year. - FY2024WorsenedAnnual report
「For the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥13,213 million, down 9.5% year on year; order backlog was ¥6,187 million, up 10.6%; net sales were ¥12,618 million, down 16.3%; and the operating loss was ¥414 million, compared with operating income of ¥469 million in the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw declines in orders received and net sales, while operating results turned from a profit to a loss. Although order backlog increased, progress in expanding scale and improving profitability deteriorated. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「For the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥10,168 million, down 10.7% year on year; order backlog was ¥7,010 million, up 0.4%; net sales were ¥8,750 million, down 16.4%; and the operating loss was ¥435 million, compared with operating income of ¥174 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw declines in orders received and net sales, and results turned from operating income to an operating loss. Although order backlog edged up, progress in expanding scale and improving profitability deteriorated. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「For the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥6,841 million, down 15.9% year on year; order backlog was ¥6,196 million, down 17.4%; net sales were ¥6,237 million, down 6.8%; and the operating loss was ¥163 million, compared with operating income of ¥120 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw declines in orders received, order backlog and net sales, while operating results turned from a profit to a loss. - FY2024-Q1Lower orders, but slightly higher net sales and a narrower operating lossAnnual report
「For the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥3,728 million, down 16.7% year on year; order backlog was ¥6,259 million, down 17.2%; net sales were ¥3,061 million, up 3.0%; and the operating loss was ¥27 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥46 million in the same period of the previous year. During the cumulative first quarter, the Company pursued initiatives to secure demand as economic activity began to recover in various countries following the COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan, it exhibited at MEX Kanazawa 2023, while overseas it exhibited at CIMT2023, China's largest international machine tools exhibition, held a private show in Vietnam, and held a joint private show with a dealer in the United States.」
The machine tools business saw lower orders received and order backlog, while net sales rose 3.0% and the operating loss narrowed from ¥46 million to ¥27 million. Although the Company continued efforts to secure demand through exhibitions and private shows, progress in expanding scale and improving profitability was mixed. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「For the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥9,650 million, down 3.3% year on year; order backlog was ¥6,983 million, up 14.0%; net sales were ¥10,471 million, down 3.6%; and operating income was ¥174 million, down 74.1%.」
The machine tools business saw higher order backlog but lower orders received and net sales, while operating income fell 74.1% year on year. Progress in expanding scale and improving profitability deteriorated. - FY2023-Q2Higher orders and order backlog, but lower net sales and operating incomeAnnual report
「For the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥7,000 million, up 7.6% year on year; order backlog was ¥7,504 million, up 27.7%; net sales were ¥6,690 million, down 5.8%; and operating income was ¥120 million, down 75.5%. Although orders remained firm, net sales and operating income both declined due to difficulties procuring parts, surging raw material prices, and higher depreciation and other expenses following the start of operations at the Asahi Plant.」
Although orders received and order backlog increased, net sales and operating income declined due to difficulties procuring parts, surging raw material prices and higher costs associated with the start of operations at the Asahi Plant. - FY2023-Q1Higher orders and order backlog, but lower net sales and an operating lossAnnual report
「For the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, orders received were ¥3,942 million, up 21.3% year on year; order backlog was ¥7,561 million, up 29.5%; net sales were ¥2,972 million, down 12.4%; and the operating loss was ¥46 million, compared with operating income of ¥156 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The machine tools business saw higher orders received and order backlog, but net sales declined due to parts procurement issues, lockdowns in China and other factors, and results turned from operating income to an operating loss. Progress in expanding scale and improving profitability was mixed. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, orders were ¥13,321 million, up 98.0% year on year; the order backlog was ¥6,064 million, up 13.9%; sales were ¥14,834 million, up 33.5%; and operating profit was ¥990 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥150 million in the year-earlier period.」
The machine tools business saw increases in orders received, order backlog and net sales, while operating results turned from a loss to a profit. The start of operations at the Asahi Plant and establishment of a higher production capacity drove concrete progress in expanding scale and improving profitability. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the cumulative third quarter, orders were ¥9,979 million, up 164.6% year on year; the order backlog was ¥6,128 million, up 29.2%; sales were ¥10,857 million, up 31.8%; and operating profit was ¥674 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥187 million in the year-earlier period.」
Orders, the order backlog and sales in the machine tool business exceeded the year-earlier period, and operating results also turned from a loss to a profit. Concrete progress was made in business expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the cumulative second quarter, orders were ¥6,503 million, up 397.5% year on year; the order backlog was ¥5,874 million, up 47.9%; sales were ¥7,101 million, up 15.1%; and operating profit was ¥490 million, up 517.7%.」
Orders, the order backlog, sales and operating profit in the machine tool business exceeded the year-earlier period, demonstrating quantitative progress in business expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2022-Q1Orders recovered sharply, but sales and operating profit declinedAnnual report
「For the cumulative first quarter, orders were ¥3,251 million, up 658.0% year on year; the order backlog was ¥5,838 million, up 11.7%; sales were ¥3,392 million, down 4.6%; and operating profit was ¥156 million, down 7.3%.」
In the machine tool business, orders and the order backlog recovered substantially, while sales and operating profit remained below the year-earlier period. We also advanced efforts to develop new markets and machining fields, including construction equipment, and proposed automation solutions. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「The machine tool business recorded orders of ¥6,727 million, up 10.4% year on year; an order backlog of ¥5,325 million, down 32.6%; sales of ¥11,108 million, down 42.6%; and an operating loss of ¥150 million, compared with operating profit of ¥1,645 million in the year-earlier period.」
Although orders recovered, the order backlog and sales declined, and the business moved from operating profit to an operating loss, worsening its position on business expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「For the cumulative third quarter, orders were ¥3,771 million, down 31.1% year on year; the order backlog was ¥4,742 million, down 56.7%; sales were ¥8,240 million, down 45.5%; and the business recorded an operating loss of ¥187 million, compared with operating profit of ¥1,214 million in the year-earlier period.」
Orders, the order backlog and sales in the machine tool business fell below the year-earlier period, and the business moved from operating profit to an operating loss, further worsening progress toward business expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「For the cumulative second quarter, orders were ¥1,307 million, down 68.0% year on year; the order backlog was ¥3,971 million, down 71.5%; sales were ¥6,170 million, down 39.0%; and operating profit was ¥79 million, down 90.8%.」
Orders, the order backlog, sales and operating profit in the machine tool business declined substantially, further worsening progress toward business expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「For the cumulative first quarter, orders were ¥428 million, down 85.3% year on year; the order backlog was ¥5,225 million, down 70.6%; sales were ¥3,557 million, down 20.9%; and operating profit was ¥169 million, down 47.0%.」
In the machine tool business, orders declined 85.3% and the order backlog declined 70.6%, while sales and operating profit also decreased. Production supported by the order backlog at the end of the previous fiscal year remained solid, but demand and orders deteriorated further. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, orders were ¥6,092 million, down 67.1% year on year; the order backlog was ¥7,898 million, down 57.8%; sales were ¥19,358 million, down 5.8%; and operating profit was ¥1,645 million, down 26.6%.」
Orders, the order backlog, sales and operating profit in the machine tool business all declined, reflecting the sharp drop in orders through the previous quarter in full-year results. - FY2020-Q3Maintaining sales and launching new products amid a sharp decline in ordersAnnual report
「For the cumulative third quarter, orders were ¥5,471 million, down 63.8% year on year; the order backlog was ¥10,962 million, down 45.6%; sales were ¥15,130 million, up 0.7%; and operating profit was ¥1,214 million, down 17.7%.」
In the machine tool business, orders, the order backlog and operating profit declined substantially, while sales were maintained at a 0.7% year-on-year increase. We advanced proposals for solutions incorporating automation technology, market development outside the automotive industry, and the announcement of the new “XV-3” and “XT-8” models. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Accordingly, we decided to build a new plant on land we own in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, as a new production base for the machine tool business. By transferring some manufacturing processes from the head plant to the new plant, we will establish a system for increasing machine tool production and further promote production rationalization and efficiency. Total investment: approximately ¥3.5 billion (planned); construction start: scheduled for April 2020; operations start: scheduled for April 2021.」
Decided to build a new plant in Hakusan, Ishikawa Prefecture, to increase production and rationalize production in the machine tool business. The plan calls for investment of approximately ¥3.5 billion, construction starting in April 2020 and operations beginning in April 2021. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For the cumulative first quarter, orders were ¥2,918 million, down 49.8% year on year; the order backlog was ¥17,757 million, down 11.9%; sales were ¥4,500 million, up 3.1%; and operating profit was ¥319 million, up 16.6%. During the cumulative first quarter, we worked to secure orders by proposing optimal solutions incorporating automation technology and focused on sales activities aimed at developing markets outside the automotive industry.」
In the machine tool business, orders and the order backlog declined, while sales and operating profit exceeded the year-earlier period. Progress was mixed in expanding the business and improving profitability, as we advanced proposals for automation solutions and market development outside the automotive industry. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For the consolidated fiscal year, orders were ¥18,504 million, down 31.5% year on year; the order backlog was ¥18,727 million, up 3.1%; sales were ¥20,557 million, up 16.0%; and operating profit was ¥2,242 million, up 46.3%. To expand and streamline production, we acquired land and buildings adjacent to the head plant in November and brought them fully online as a fourth plant in January.」
Although machine tool orders declined due to the reaction to heavy orders in the previous year, the order backlog, sales and operating profit increased. The full-scale operation of the fourth plant was also concrete progress in expanding production capacity. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For the cumulative third quarter, orders were ¥15,128 million, up 2.5% year on year; the order backlog was ¥20,166 million, up 82.7%; sales were ¥15,021 million, up 25.0%; and operating profit was ¥1,475 million, up 69.9%.」
Orders, the order backlog, sales and operating profit in the machine tool business exceeded the year-earlier period, with the order backlog particularly strong at 82.7% growth. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For the cumulative second quarter, orders were ¥10,093 million, up 8.8% year on year; the order backlog was ¥19,994 million, up 117.4%; sales were ¥9,474 million, up 21.5%; and operating profit was ¥868 million, up 72.5%.」
Orders, the order backlog, sales and operating profit increased in the machine tool business, with the order backlog up 117.4% year on year. Sales expansion activities through trade shows, private shows, campaigns and new product announcements also progressed. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, as part of our main initiatives, we increased staff at our Hiroshima liaison office in April 2018 to further strengthen sales in the Chugoku and Kyushu regions and upgraded it to a sales office. In June, we held the first private show in the area, where we demonstrated machining to many visiting customers and proposed new TAKAMAZ solutions. We also worked to expand orders by exhibiting at domestic and overseas trade shows and holding private shows at overseas subsidiaries. On the product front, we announced 2 models at MEX Kanazawa 2018 in Ishikawa Prefecture in May 2018: the “XWT-10,” which supports larger workpiece sizes than previous models while maintaining stable machining accuracy, and the “XYT-51,” which improves machining capability through higher motor output and accommodates a wide range of tooling.」
Machine tool orders were ¥5,816 million, up 37.7% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥20,157 million, up 139.1%. Concrete progress in sales expansion and product development included upgrading the Hiroshima sales office, private shows, trade shows and the announcement of 2 new products. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders reached ¥27,022 million, up 77.9% year on year, as both domestic and external demand increased substantially, reflecting strong demand in Japan and overseas. The machine tool order backlog was ¥18,157 million, up 170.6%.」
The machine tool business recorded sales of ¥17,721 million and operating profit of ¥1,532 million, with concrete expansion reflected in a 77.9% increase in orders and a 170.6% increase in the order backlog. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders reached ¥14,764 million, up 40.8% year on year, reflecting strong domestic and external demand, while the machine tool order backlog was ¥11,040 million, up 74.2%. During the cumulative third quarter, we worked to secure orders through promotions at domestic and overseas trade shows, exhibiting at CIMT2017 in China in April 2017, MEX Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture in May, and EMO2017 in Germany in September, among others. We displayed products including the “XW-60” two-spindle lathe. We also held private shows at our overseas consolidated subsidiaries.」
Machine tool orders increased 40.8% year on year and the order backlog increased 74.2%. Activities to secure orders through exhibitions at CIMT2017, MEX Kanazawa and EMO2017, as well as private shows at overseas subsidiaries, were also described. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders reached ¥9,275 million, up 31.4% year on year, driven by a substantial increase in domestic demand, particularly from major users, and demand for Asia, led by China. The machine tool order backlog was ¥9,195 million, up 56.6%.」
Machine tool orders increased 31.4% year on year and the order backlog increased 56.6%. Exhibitions at CIMT2017, MEX Kanazawa and EMO2017, as well as new product announcements, also progressed. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders increased substantially from the previous period, as domestic demand remained strong and external demand for Asia and North America also increased, reaching ¥4,223 million, up 23.8% year on year. The machine tool order backlog was ¥8,430 million, up 49.1%. During the cumulative first quarter, we worked to secure orders through promotions at domestic and overseas trade shows, exhibiting at CIMT2017 held in Beijing, China, in April 2017 and MEX Kanazawa held in Ishikawa Prefecture in May, where we displayed the new “XTT-500M” and linked machines using material-handling robots.」
Machine tool orders increased 23.8% year on year and the order backlog increased 49.1%, with progress also made in exhibiting at trade shows and displaying new products and models using material-handling robots. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders reached ¥15,193 million, up 18.2% year on year, driven by a substantial increase in domestic demand and a recovery in external demand for Asia, including Thailand and Vietnam. The machine tool order backlog was ¥6,709 million, up 38.0%.」
Recorded an 18.2% increase in machine tool orders and a 38.0% increase in the order backlog. Exhibitions, new products, the establishment of overseas subsidiaries, capital investment and cost reductions also progressed. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders increased excluding orders for Asia, reaching ¥10,489 million, up 4.8% year on year, while the machine tool order backlog was ¥6,338 million, down 0.1%. During the cumulative third quarter, we exhibited at domestic and overseas trade shows, including JIMTOF2016, one of Asia's largest machine tool exhibitions, promoting our strength in automation technology and new products. We also held private shows at our overseas consolidated subsidiaries to strengthen relationships with customers in each region. On the product front, we newly announced 2 models at JIMTOF2016: the “XTT-500,” which achieves heavy-cutting capability despite its compact size through high rigidity and power output, and the “GSL-15 PLUS,” featuring a low-center-of-gravity structure designed for operator ease of use and excellent cost performance.」
Recorded a 4.8% year-on-year increase in machine tool orders, exhibitions at JIMTOF2016 and other events, private shows at overseas subsidiaries, and the announcement of 2 new products. Meanwhile, the order backlog declined 0.1%. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Machine tool orders increased excluding orders for Asia, reaching ¥7,058 million, up 5.7% year on year, while the machine tool order backlog was ¥5,873 million, down 5.1%. During the cumulative second quarter, we exhibited at trade shows including MEX Kanazawa, one of the largest machine-industry trade shows on the Sea of Japan coast, and IMTS2016, an international machine tool trade show held in the United States. We conducted promotional and sales activities for products including the “SKV-8,” which supports skiving, and the “XW Series” of two-spindle products, for which orders have been increasing.」
Recorded concrete progress in sales and product development for the machine tool business, including a 5.7% year-on-year increase in orders, exhibitions at MEX Kanazawa and IMTS2016, and product promotion. Meanwhile, the order backlog declined 5.1%. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Following strong sales of the entry-level “GSL-10” model targeting the Asian market, we newly announced the “ESL-10,” an improved model for Europe.」
Recorded concrete progress in developing and rolling out value-added products through the announcement of the improved “ESL-10” model for Europe. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the machine tool business, our core business, we regard further business expansion and profitability improvement as key challenges and will implement measures based on 5 priorities: securing domestic demand, promoting overseas expansion, improving and streamlining sales activities, developing value-added products, and rationalizing the production structure.」
Set targets for expansion and profitability improvement in the core business, supported by 5 strategic initiatives.