Deepening penetration in the general industrial sector and global expansion in the automotive sector
First written in FY2017-Q1. 14 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06OtherEarnings presentation
「General bearing equipment 3,958 4,509 550 13.9% Automotive bearing equipment 8,246 8,880 633 7.7% General bearing equipment 433[ 11.0%] 611[ 13.6%] 177 41.0% Automotive bearing equipment 785[ 9.5%] 1,156[ 13.0%] 370 47.2%」
General bearing equipment and automotive bearing equipment both posted higher sales and profit year on year. The materials contain no explanation of expanded sales by region, so this is recorded as an update to actual results relating to the existing theme. - FY2026General Bearings and Automotive Bearings: higher revenue and profit; Structural and Construction: lower revenueAnnual report
「Revenue in the General Bearings Equipment segment was ¥15,949 million, up 7.5% year on year, while segment profit was ¥1,668 million, up 47.2%. Revenue from automotive bearings equipment was ¥34,221 million, up 1.2%, and segment profit was ¥3,394 million, up 0.9%. Revenue in the Structural Equipment segment was ¥11,235 million, down 0.7%, while segment profit was ¥1,306 million, down 33.2%. Revenue from building equipment was ¥5,765 million, down 2.9%, while segment profit was ¥464 million, up 18.6%.」
General bearings equipment and automotive bearings equipment recorded higher revenue and profit, while structural equipment recorded lower revenue and profit, and building equipment recorded lower revenue but higher profit. - FY2026-H1General Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profit; Automotive Bearing Equipment: lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「In the electronics sector, demand for semiconductor-related equipment remained firm in Japan and China, while orders for renewable energy projects in Japan and overseas also remained strong, resulting in revenue and profit above the previous year. As a result, revenue from General Bearing Equipment was ¥7,738 million, up 5.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥847 million, up 49.8%. Automotive production in Japan recovered from the production stoppages in the previous year, and sales for new energy vehicles in China increased. However, sales and profit fell below the previous year due to the impact of lower automobile production in Europe and the United States compared with the previous year, among other factors. As a result, revenue from Automotive Bearing Equipment was ¥16,381 million, down 2.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,552 million, down 18.0%.」
The general industrial sector benefited from growth in semiconductor-related equipment and renewable energy projects, while automotive performance varied by region based on production trends. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the General Bearing Equipment segment was ¥14,830 million, up 4.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,133 million, up 13.4%. Revenue from the Automotive Bearing Equipment segment was ¥33,804 million, up 4.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,363 million, up 32.4%.」
Both General Bearing Equipment and Automotive Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit for the full year, demonstrating the results of global expansion and the development of growth markets. - FY2025-H1Automotive Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from Automotive Bearing Equipment was ¥16,732 million, up 9.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,894 million, up 112.9%.」
Automotive Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit through expanded sales, including to non-Japanese customers, in North America, China and India, as well as fixed-cost controls. - FY2025-H1General Bearing Equipment and Automotive Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from General Bearing Equipment was ¥7,369 million, up 4.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥566 million, up 10.1%.」
General Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit, supported by strong demand for molding machines and machine tools against a backdrop of domestic capital investment. - FY2024General Bearing Equipment: lower revenue and profit; Automotive Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「Revenue from the General Bearing Equipment segment was ¥14,158 million, down 2.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥999 million, down 11.9%. Revenue from the Automotive Bearing Equipment segment was ¥32,374 million, up 10.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,540 million, up 35.6%.」
On a full-year basis following the separation of the reportable segments, General Bearing Equipment posted lower revenue and profit, while Automotive Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit. - FY2024-Q3General Bearing Equipment: lower revenue and profit; Automotive Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「Although bearings for renewable energy applications remained firm, the impact of sluggish demand for molding machines and machine tools related to the slowdown in the Chinese economy was significant, and revenue and profit for the segment overall fell below the previous year. As a result, revenue from General Bearing Equipment was ¥10,694 million, down 2.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥847 million, down 10.0%. Although sales to China were sluggish, the recovery in demand in Japan, North America and Europe resulted in higher revenue and profit than in the previous year. As a result, revenue from Automotive Bearing Equipment was ¥24,118 million, up 8.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,895 million, up 20.9%.」
Following the change in reportable segments, General Bearing Equipment posted lower revenue and profit due to sluggish demand for molding machines and machine tools amid the slowdown in the Chinese economy. Automotive Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit as demand recovered in Japan, North America and Europe despite weak sales to China. - FY2024-Q2General Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and lower profit; Automotive Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「While sluggish demand caused by the slowdown in the Chinese economy weighed on both revenue and profit, firm demand for bearings for renewable energy applications enabled revenue to remain at the previous year's level. Segment profit fell below the previous year due to higher research and development expenses related to new projects. As a result, revenue from General Bearing Equipment was ¥7,063 million, up 0.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥514 million, down 3.4%. Although sales to China were sluggish due to lower automobile production there, production in Japan, North America and Europe remained firm, resulting in higher revenue and profit than in the previous year. As a result, revenue from Automotive Bearing Equipment was ¥15,345 million, up 11.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥889 million, up 51.0%.」
Following the change in reportable segments, General Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue but lower profit due to the slowdown in the Chinese economy and higher R&D expenses, while Automotive Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit as domestic, North American and European operations remained firm despite weak sales to China. - FY2024-Q1General Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and profit; Automotive Bearing Equipment: higher revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Although domestic capital investment in machinery remained weak and demand for bearings for molding machines and machine tools was sluggish, firm demand for bearings for renewable energy applications contributed to maintaining revenue and profit. As a result, revenue from General Bearing Equipment was ¥3,611 million, up 2.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥324 million, up 38.9%. Automobile production gradually recovered as semiconductor supply shortages eased, and sales in Japan, Europe and the United States exceeded the previous year. However, automobile production stoppages in China following the renewed spread of infections after the shift away from its zero-COVID policy, together with delays in the subsequent recovery amid the economic slowdown, caused segment profit to fall below the previous year. As a result, revenue from Automotive Bearing Equipment was ¥7,394 million, up 5.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥337 million, down 36.0%.」
General Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit, supported by bearings for renewable energy applications, while Automotive Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue but lower profit due to production stoppages and a delayed recovery in China. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the Bearing Equipment segment was ¥43,881 million, up 9.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,008 million, up 1.1%.」
Against a backdrop of global expansion in general industrial machinery and automotive products, Bearing Equipment posted higher revenue and profit for the full year. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Products for general industrial applications generated solid sales, mainly for machine tools, as domestic manufacturing output recovered. Sales of automotive products were weighed down by the Shanghai lockdown in the first half and reduced automobile production in Europe and the United States, but recovered demand in India and ASEAN, together with the impact of the weaker yen, resulted in sales above the previous year. Meanwhile, surging raw material and energy prices pressured profit, and Bearing Equipment segment profit fell below the previous year. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥33,205 million, up 8.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,510 million, down 8.9%.」
Revenue from general industrial and automotive products increased 8.2%, but segment profit declined 8.9% due to surging raw material and energy prices and other factors. Sales growth and profit pressure occurred concurrently. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥20,774 million, up 3.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,121 million, down 40.5%.」
Bearing Equipment revenue increased 3.0%, while segment profit declined 40.5% due to surging raw material and logistics costs and other factors. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive products exceeded the previous year, supported by catch-up automobile production in Asia following the COVID-19 pandemic.」
Automotive product sales exceeded the previous year against a backdrop of catch-up automobile production in Asia. However, segment profit fell below the previous year due to surging resource prices and logistics costs and a slowdown in the European and U.S. markets. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue from the Bearing Equipment segment was ¥40,265 million, up 14.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,975 million, up 170.5%.」
Against a backdrop of recovery in general industrial and automotive products, Bearing Equipment revenue and segment profit exceeded the previous year. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For general industrial products, sales increased for construction machinery, molding machines, factory automation equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and other products as infrastructure development progressed and capital investment recovered. Sales in the renewable energy sector also supported the increase. Sales and profit from automotive products recovered substantially, driven by increased automobile production as supply shortages of parts caused by COVID-19 eased. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥30,697 million, up 23.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,756 million, up 930.8%.」
Recovery in general industrial and automotive products increased Bearing Equipment revenue by 23.6% and segment profit by 930.8%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For general industrial products, sales increased for construction machinery, molding machines, factory automation equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and other products as infrastructure development progressed and capital investment recovered. Demand in the renewable energy sector also supported the increase in sales. Sales and profit from automotive products recovered substantially, as automobile production remained at a high level compared with the previous year despite the impact of semiconductor shortages. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥20,173 million, up 41.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,885 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥893 million in the previous year.」
Recovery in general industrial machinery and automotive products increased Bearing Equipment revenue by 41.2% and resulted in a shift from a loss in the previous year to segment profit of ¥1,885 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of products for general industrial applications increased, driven by higher demand for construction machinery, machine tools and molding machines as global infrastructure development progressed and capital investment recovered. Sales of automotive products also recovered substantially, as automobile production remained at a high level despite the impact of semiconductor shortages. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥10,030 million, up 39.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥935 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥440 million in the previous year.」
Recovering sales of general industrial machinery and automotive products increased Bearing Equipment revenue by 39.0% and resulted in a shift from a loss in the previous year to segment profit of ¥935 million. - FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「The Bearing Equipment segment, which was affected by the decline in demand following the COVID-19 shock, gradually recovered in orders and sales from the first half toward the second half, while advancing measures to improve profit, including a review of its cost structure. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥24,831 million, down 21.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥267 million, down 89.6%. The segment returned to profitability in the current quarter.」
Although Bearing Equipment posted lower revenue and profit on a cumulative basis, orders and sales recovered toward the second half, and the segment returned to profitability in the current quarter. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「The Bearing Equipment segment, which was hit by a sudden and sharp decline in demand following the COVID-19 shock, began to show signs of recovery in some regions, including China. However, demand remained sluggish in other regions, including Japan, and sales of both general industrial machinery products and automotive products fell below the previous year. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥14,291 million, down 32.8% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥893 million, compared with segment profit of ¥1,551 million in the previous year.」
Demand remained depressed following the COVID-19 shock, reducing Bearing Equipment revenue by 32.8% and resulting in a shift from profit in the previous year to a segment loss of ¥893 million. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「The spread of COVID-19 caused a substantial decline in demand in both the domestic and overseas markets. Sales of products for general industrial machinery and automotive products fell below the previous year, resulting in a segment loss. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥7,215 million, down 31.5% year on year, and the segment posted a loss of ¥440 million, compared with segment profit of ¥764 million in the previous year.」
Lower domestic and overseas demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 reduced Bearing Equipment revenue and resulted in a shift from profit in the previous year to a loss. - FY2020-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of products for general industrial machinery, including core products for injection molding machines and industrial vehicles, declined from the previous year, as did automotive product sales in Europe, the United States, China and India. As a result, both revenue and profit for the Bearing Equipment business overall fell below the previous year. Revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥31,794 million, down 7.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,565 million, down 26.2%.」
Lower sales of general industrial machinery products and automotive products in Europe, the United States, China and India reduced Bearing Equipment revenue by 7.6% and segment profit by 26.2%. - FY2020-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of products for general industrial machinery declined due to lower orders for core products for industrial vehicles and injection molding machines. Sales of automotive products fell in Europe, the United States, China and India, resulting in lower revenue and profit for the Bearing Equipment business overall. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥21,267 million, down 7.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,551 million, down 33.0%.」
Lower orders for industrial vehicle and injection molding machine products and lower automotive sales in Europe, the United States, China and India reduced Bearing Equipment revenue by 7.0% and segment profit by 33.0%. - FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of products for general industrial machinery fell below the previous year because orders for core products such as injection molding machines, industrial vehicle products, and semiconductor- and liquid crystal-related products decreased. Transactions for automotive products declined in Europe, the United States and China, resulting in lower revenue and profit for the Bearing Equipment business overall. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥10,538 million, down 8.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥764 million, down 46.2%.」
Lower orders for general industrial machinery and weaker automotive transactions in Europe, the United States and China reduced Bearing Equipment revenue by 8.5% and segment profit by 46.2%. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of products for injection molding machines and industrial vehicles increased in general industrial machinery. Transactions with automakers in India and ASEAN also remained firm, resulting in higher revenue for the Bearing Equipment business overall. However, profit fell below the previous year due to higher material costs and the increased burden of major investments.」
Sales for general industrial machinery and automotive transactions in India and ASEAN expanded or remained firm, while Bearing Equipment profit fell below the previous year due to the burden of major investments and other factors. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders for products for industrial vehicles and injection molding machines remained firm in general industrial machinery, while transactions with automakers in Europe and Asia also remained firm, resulting in higher revenue. However, profit fell below the previous year due to higher material costs and the increased burden of proactive investment. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥34,419 million, up 2.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,474 million, down 3.5%.」
Firm general industrial machinery business and automotive transactions in Europe and Asia lifted Bearing Equipment revenue by 2.4%. However, segment profit fell 3.5% due to higher material costs and the burden of proactive investment. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of products for general industrial machinery increased, supported by strong orders for injection molding machines and industrial vehicle products, as in the previous year. Transactions with automakers in Asia, mainly China, remained firm. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥22,870 million, up 3.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2,315 million, up 9.4%.」
Strong orders for general industrial machinery and firm transactions with automakers in Asia, mainly China, drove Bearing Equipment revenue and segment profit above the previous year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of products for general industrial machinery increased, supported by strong orders for injection molding machines and industrial vehicle products, as in the previous year. Transactions for automotive products remained firm, mainly in Europe and China, and both revenue and profit for the Bearing Equipment business overall exceeded the previous year. As a result, revenue from Bearing Equipment was ¥11,515 million, up 5.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥1,420 million, up 31.3%.」
Strong orders for general industrial machinery and firm automotive transactions, mainly in Europe and China, drove Bearing Equipment revenue and profit above the previous year. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In both general industrial machinery and automotive, we are steadily advancing our overseas growth strategy, including expanding sales to global manufacturers.」
The company continues to pursue overseas growth in both general industrial machinery and automotive by expanding sales to global manufacturers. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「For products for general industrial machinery, orders for industrial vehicle products remained firm, while sales of products for injection molding machines and plant equipment increased. Transactions with automakers in Europe, India and ASEAN also remained firm for automotive products, resulting in higher revenue for the Bearing Equipment business overall. However, profit fell below the previous year due to costs incurred for structural reforms aimed at improving quality at the U.S. site and surging raw material prices during the period.」
Orders and transactions in general industrial machinery and automotive, including overseas business, continued to expand, but profit fell below the previous year. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive products remained firm in transactions with automakers in Europe, India and ASEAN, resulting in higher revenue for the Bearing Equipment business overall.」
Transactions in Europe, India and ASEAN remained firm in the automotive business, and global expansion continues. - FY2017Cited as achievedAnnual report
「The initiatives undertaken in recent years to secure growth overseas in the bearing equipment business have begun to bear fruit, and the company will seek to expand sales by further accelerating its global business development.」
The company continues its global expansion to increase sales, citing the results achieved through initiatives for overseas growth over the past several years. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the general industrial machinery market, the Bearing Equipment business will deepen its existing domestic business areas and establish a new business base including overseas operations, while in the automotive-related market it will accelerate global expansion and seek to make overseas growth more sustainable, thereby expanding revenue and profit.」
The company continues to deepen its existing domestic business areas and establish an overseas base in general industrial machinery, while accelerating global expansion in automotive. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The Bearing Equipment business has changed its strategy to prioritize overseas operations in both the general industrial machinery and automotive-related markets, and will focus on expanding sales.」
The company continues to expand sales through an overseas-focused strategy in both general industrial machinery and automotive. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In the general industrial machinery market, the Bearing Equipment business will deepen its existing domestic business areas and establish a new business base including overseas operations. In the automotive-related market, it will further accelerate its global expansion and seek to grow the business.」
The company has identified deepening its domestic business and establishing an overseas base in general industrial machinery, and accelerating global expansion in automotive, as key initiatives.