Establishing a lineup of energy-efficient products

「Amid declining construction starts by floor area and rising labor, materials and other costs, the company will work to improve profitability by strengthening activities in the renovation and remodeling markets, which are expanding as demand grows for longer building lifespans.」

「The architectural equipment business will shift its focus toward the renovation and remodeling markets, which are expanding as demand grows for longer building lifespans, and provide society with security, safety, comfort and energy conservation.」

「Both building and housing products performed steadily and generated higher sales than in the same period of the previous year. Segment profit also exceeded the previous year's level as selling, general and administrative expenses were reduced year on year. As a result, architectural equipment revenue was ¥2,834 million, up 2.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥121 million, up 7.8%.」

「Sales of both building and housing products were approximately in line with the same period of the previous year, but segment profit declined year on year due to increases in manufacturing costs and selling, general and administrative expenses.」

「For building products, sales of the core smoke exhaust and ventilation system Window Operator for new-build projects remained strong, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year. As a result, architectural equipment revenue was ¥4,347 million, up 4.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥257 million, up 69.4%.」

「The core residential external blind product “ブリユ” generated higher sales than in the same period of the previous year. Window Operator, the core smoke exhaust and ventilation system for buildings, continued to generate solid sales to the new-build market, including mid- and low-rise projects, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year. As a result, architectural equipment revenue was ¥2,758 million, up 3.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥112 million, up 131.9%.」

「The residential external blind product “ブリユ” was adopted for large-scale projects, resulting in sales above the same period of the previous year. Window Operator, the core smoke exhaust and ventilation system for buildings, generated solid sales to the new-build market, including mid- and low-rise projects, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year. As a result, architectural equipment revenue was ¥1,325 million, up 4.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥41 million, compared with segment profit of ¥1 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「Window Operator, the core product, is a business that provides “comfort and health” and “energy conservation,” taking into account the growing need for ventilation rather than being limited to conventional smoke exhaust applications. The company will maintain its leading market share by strengthening and improving its sales network and installation capabilities, while focusing on securing renovation projects.」

「Sales of the manual type of the residential external blind product “ブリイユ” and inquiries related to maintenance remained solid, but construction schedules for Window Operator, the core smoke exhaust and ventilation system for buildings, were pushed back to the third quarter and beyond due to the state of emergency and the Olympic period.」

「Although adoption of the external blind product “ブリイユ” for housing increased, sales were approximately flat year on year.」

「Orders for Window Operator remained solid amid rising demand for ventilation measures related to infectious disease control, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year. Sales of housing products recovered gradually from the decline in domestic consumption to approximately the previous year's level, enabling the company to secure a profit. As a result, architectural equipment revenue was ¥4,417 million, up 5.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥241 million, up 184.3%.」

「Orders for Window Operator increased amid rising demand for ventilation measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New-build construction was also completed steadily, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year.」

「Window Operator benefited from the steady completion of new-build projects and strong renovation and maintenance projects amid rising demand for ventilation measures related to infectious disease control, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the same period of the previous year.」

「This business addresses the increasingly prominent needs for comfortable environments, safety and energy conservation. Because its products pursue comfortable living through ventilation and other solutions rather than being limited to conventional smoke exhaust applications, the company will actively promote them, raise awareness, acquire new customers and work to expand sales.」

「Sales of external blinds increased as proactive sales activities paid off, but orders for Window Operator, the core product, declined for both new-build and renovation projects.」

「This business addresses the increasingly prominent needs for comfortable environments, safety and energy conservation. Because its products pursue comfortable living through ventilation and other solutions rather than being limited to conventional smoke exhaust applications, the company will actively promote them, raise awareness and work to expand sales.」

「Housing products remained solid and sales of natural ventilation systems expanded, resulting in higher revenue for architectural equipment overall, although sluggish growth in window operators prevented the segment from securing a profit.」

「The Building Equipment business will focus on securing renewal projects for window operators, while strengthening sales activities for external blinds that improve comfort and energy efficiency, and high-quality natural ventilation systems that help reduce environmental impact, in an effort to expand sales.」

「The Building Equipment Division will contribute to society and promote business growth by establishing a portfolio of products that deliver energy efficiency and thereby help improve people's living environments.」

「The Building Equipment Division will contribute to society and promote business growth by establishing a portfolio of products that deliver energy efficiency and thereby help improve people's living environments.」

「The Building Equipment Division will contribute to society and promote business growth by establishing a portfolio of products that deliver energy efficiency and thereby help improve people's living environments.」