Securing Stable Earnings Through Higher Inspection Rates and Comprehensive Maintenance Services
First written in FY2017. 15 of 27 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2024-Q3.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2024-Q3Operating loss while awaiting the recording of large projects in the fourth quarterAnnual report
「In the environmental business, revenue was ¥239 million, down ¥179 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥4 million, compared with operating profit of ¥77 million in the same period of the previous year. This was due to the recognition of revenue from 3 semi-automatic solar panel dismantling units (frame and J-Box removal equipment) sold to domestic companies involved in industrial waste processing and 1 unit sold to an overseas company, as well as steady revenue from existing customers through solar power plant inspection services and the plant factory business. The operating loss arose because a large project is scheduled to be recognized in the fourth quarter.」
While sales were secured through inspection services, the plant factory business, and dismantling equipment, the environment-related business posted an operating loss of ¥4 million because sales from large projects were scheduled for the fourth quarter. - FY2024-Q2Declines in revenue and profit in the environmental businessAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were broadly in line with plan at ¥176 million, a decrease of ¥68 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥3 million, a decrease of ¥20 million year on year.」
While the environment-related business secured net sales broadly in line with plan, it posted lower revenue and profit year on year, with operating profit of ¥3 million. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company generated solid revenue from planned projects, including solar power plant inspection services, solar panel reuse and recycling, the plant factory business, and domestic solar panel dismantling equipment, including frame removal equipment. Both revenue and operating profit were broadly in line with plan.」
Inspection services and other projects were recorded as sales as scheduled, securing net sales of ¥93 million and operating profit of ¥7 million in the environment-related business. This confirms the continuation of business activities toward securing stable revenue. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environmental business, revenue was ¥418 million, up ¥176 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥77 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1 million in the same period of the previous year. This was due to the contribution from the solar panel dismantling line, as well as steady revenue recognition from solar power plant inspection services and the plant factory business.」
Through sales from inspection services, the plant factory business, and panel dismantling lines, the environment-related business improved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit of ¥77 million. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were ¥245 million, an increase of ¥75 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥23 million, an increase of ¥23 million year on year. This was due to steady sales from solar power plant inspection services and the plant factory business, as well as sales of panel dismantling equipment to industrial waste operators in the US and France.」
The environment-related business improved from operating profit of ¥0 million in the same period of the previous year to operating profit of ¥23 million, generating net sales of ¥245 million. Inspection services, the plant factory business, and dismantling equipment sales to the US and France contributed. - FY2023-Q1Lower revenue, but operating profitability continuesAnnual report
「In the environmental business, revenue was ¥57 million, down ¥41 million from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥2 million, down ¥1 million. This was due to the scheduled recognition of revenue from solar power plant inspection services and the plant factory business, as well as sales of panel dismantling equipment (frame removal equipment) to an industrial waste processor in the United States.」
Although the environment-related business posted lower revenue and profit year on year, it secured operating profit of ¥2 million in the first quarter. Sales were recorded from inspection services, the plant factory business, and dismantling equipment sold to the US. - FY2022Full-year operating loss continuesAnnual report
「Net sales were ¥288 million, a decrease of ¥23 million from the previous fiscal year, and the operating loss was ¥25 million, compared with operating profit of ¥29 million in the previous fiscal year, falling below plan.」
Although inspection, reuse, recycling, and other activities continued, the environment-related business posted lower full-year revenue and moved from operating profit to an operating loss. - FY2022-Q3The environment-related business moves into an operating lossAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were ¥241 million, a decrease of ¥5 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥1 million, compared with operating profit of ¥45 million in the same period of the previous year.」
In relation to the goal of securing stable revenue by improving inspection rates and providing comprehensive maintenance services, the environment-related business posted net sales of ¥241 million and an operating loss of ¥1 million for the cumulative third quarter, moving into the red from operating profit of ¥45 million in the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q2Lower first-half revenue and operating profit nearly zero in the environment-related businessAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were ¥170 million, a decrease of ¥2 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥0 million, a decrease of ¥39 million year on year. This was due to the scheduled recording of sales from solar power plant inspection services, as well as sales of panel dismantling equipment in Europe, the plant factory business, and reuse and recycling.」
While sales were recorded from inspection services, dismantling equipment for Europe, the plant factory business, and reuse and recycling, the environment-related business saw a slight year-on-year decline in net sales and operating profit of ¥0 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were ¥99 million, an increase of ¥50 million from the previous fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥3 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥7 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The environment-related business increased revenue year on year and returned to profitability, moving from an operating loss to operating profit of ¥3 million. Performance in the first quarter improved toward securing stable revenue through inspection services and other activities. - FY2021Full-year Revenue and Profit DeclineAnnual report
「In the environmental business, the company recorded revenue from solar power plant inspection services as scheduled, as well as revenue from reused panel sales, recycling processing, provision of panel dismantling equipment and the plant factory business. As a result, revenue was ¥311 million, a decrease of ¥141 million from the previous fiscal year, and operating income was ¥29 million, a decrease of ¥113 million.」
While inspection services and other activities were carried out as scheduled, the environment-related business generated full-year net sales of ¥311 million and operating profit of ¥29 million, resulting in lower revenue and profit year on year. - FY2021-Q3Cumulative revenue and profit declinedAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were ¥246 million, a decrease of ¥143 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥45 million, a decrease of ¥92 million year on year. This was due to the scheduled recording of sales from solar power plant inspection services, as well as sales of reused panels, recycling processing, and panel dismantling equipment.」
While inspection services and other activities were carried out as scheduled and operating profit of ¥45 million was secured, both net sales and operating profit decreased year on year. - FY2021-Q2Cumulative profitability maintained despite lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「In the environmental business, revenue was ¥173 million, a decrease of ¥157 million year on year, and operating income was ¥39 million, a decrease of ¥89 million year on year. This was due to the scheduled recording of revenue from inspection services at a large-scale solar power plant, along with reused panel sales, recycling processing and sales of panel dismantling equipment.」
While securing operating profit of ¥39 million through inspection services and other activities, both net sales and operating profit decreased year on year. - FY2021-Q1Declines in revenue and profit in the environmental businessAnnual report
「In the environmental business, revenue was ¥49 million, a decrease of ¥91 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥7 million, a deterioration of ¥44 million year on year. This reflected the provision of solar power plant inspection services, panel reuse sales and recycling processing. Although revenue and operating income declined year on year, the results were broadly in line with the initial plan. Revenue from large-scale inspection projects is scheduled from the second quarter onward.」
In relation to the goal of securing stable revenue by improving inspection rates and providing comprehensive maintenance services, the environment-related business posted lower revenue and profit year on year in the quarter. Meanwhile, large inspection projects are scheduled from the second quarter onward. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environmental business, inspection services performed strongly, significantly exceeding the initial forecast, while planned domestic sales of panel dismantling equipment were deferred to the following fiscal year. As a result, revenue was ¥453 million, a decrease of ¥23 million from the previous fiscal year, while operating income was ¥143 million, an increase of ¥72 million.」
Inspection services significantly exceeded the initial forecast, increasing operating profit in the environment-related business to ¥143 million through high-value-added services. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥138 million, an increase of ¥51 million year on year. This was due to the ability to maintain a high margin because the business is highly value-added, as well as a downward trend in selling, general and administrative expenses.」
The environment-related business maintained a high margin, while lower selling, general and administrative expenses also contributed to higher operating profit year on year. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, net sales were ¥330 million, an increase of ¥89 million year on year. This was due to strong performance by inspection services for solar power plants, including delayed inspections and periodic inspections, as well as sales of an automated panel dismantling line to a domestic industrial waste operator. Operating profit was ¥129 million, an increase of ¥59 million year on year. The business maintained a high margin because it is highly value-added.」
Through inspection and periodic inspection services and sales of automated dismantling lines, the environment-related business generated net sales of ¥330 million and operating profit of ¥129 million, maintaining a high margin. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environmental business, revenue was ¥140 million, an increase of ¥67 million year on year, and operating income was ¥37 million, an increase of ¥32 million year on year. This was due to the performance of inspection services at solar power plants where construction had been delayed, as well as periodic inspections, and was broadly in line with the initial plan.」
Through inspection services and periodic inspections, the environment-related business increased both revenue and profit year on year, building a track record toward securing stable revenue. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Although personnel expenses increased, securing a high margin through high-value-added services resulted in operating profit of ¥70 million, an increase of ¥47 million from the previous fiscal year.」
The environment-related business, including inspection, reuse, and recycling, secured a high margin through high-value-added services and recorded operating profit of ¥70 million. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥87 million, an increase of ¥50 million year on year. This was because, while panel inspection services continued to generate their usual high margin, increased results from panel reuse and recycling raised the profit margin.」
While maintaining the high margin of panel inspection services, the environment-related business increased operating profit to ¥87 million through higher reuse and recycling results. The business made further progress toward securing stable revenue from the previous quarter. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Operating profit was ¥69 million, an increase of ¥27 million year on year. This was because, while panel inspection services maintained their usual margin, increased results from panel reuse and recycling exceeded the initial forecast and raised the profit margin.」
While maintaining the inspection services margin, the environment-related business increased operating profit to ¥69 million as higher reuse and recycling results raised the profit margin. Progress is being made toward securing stable revenue through inspection, reuse, and recycling. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of profit, our proprietary high-margin inspection services contributed to performance, resulting in operating profit of ¥4 million, an increase of ¥4 million year on year.」
The proprietary high-margin inspection services contributed to performance, enabling the environment-related business to secure operating profitability with higher operating profit year on year. The business continues to build a track record toward securing stable revenue through inspection services. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「For solar panel inspection services, the Company aims to make a stable and ongoing contribution to performance by building up a track record in pre-operation inspections and periodic inspections after operation, mainly at large-scale power plants, introducing various proprietary new services, and expanding its lineup of inspection items.」
The means of securing stable revenue have been made more concrete, shifting from improving inspection rates and providing comprehensive maintenance services to building a track record in pre- and post-operation inspections, introducing new services, and expanding inspection items. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environmental business, continued solar power plant inspection services and sales of reused panels resulted in revenue of ¥239 million, an increase of ¥72 million year on year. Although the third-quarter consolidated accounting period included many low-margin projects, operating income was ¥36 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥16 million in the same period of the previous year, allowing the business to remain profitable at the operating level.」
Through inspection services and reused panel sales, the environment-related business maintained operating profitability following the first and second quarters, building a track record toward securing stable revenue. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, efficient delivery of solar power plant inspection services and sales of reused panels resulted in net sales of ¥180 million, an increase of ¥81 million year on year. Operating profit was ¥42 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥4 million in the same period of the previous year, maintaining operating profitability following the cumulative first quarter.」
Through more efficient inspection services, improved inspection efficiency and utilization rates, and sales of reused panels, the environment-related business generated net sales of ¥180 million and operating profit of ¥42 million, maintaining operating profitability following the first quarter. The business is making progress toward securing stable revenue. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environment-related business, steady sales of solar power plant inspection services, reused panels, and new inspection equipment resulted in net sales of ¥68 million, an increase of ¥32 million year on year. Operating profit was ¥0 million (¥558 thousand), compared with an operating loss of ¥14 million in the same period of the previous year, marking a return to operating profitability.」
Sales of inspection services, reused panels, and new inspection equipment moved the environment-related business from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profitability, demonstrating concrete progress toward securing stable revenue. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Against this business backdrop, we will continue to raise awareness of the importance of panel inspections through various sales activities and work to improve inspection rates. We will also expand our range of inspection services and aim to secure stable revenue by providing comprehensive maintenance services.」
The company set targets of improving inspection rates through sales activities, expanding its range of inspection services, and securing stable revenue through comprehensive maintenance services.