Strong performance in the Americas and European markets
First written in FY2017-Q3. 12 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
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- 2026-08-06AdvancedEarnings
「In the Americas, both orders and net sales increased as strong purchasing power was supplemented by progress in passing tariff costs on to prices.」
Orders and net sales in the Americas and Europe each reached record highs for the cumulative third quarter. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, orders during the interim period amounted to ¥10,606 million (148.0% year on year) and net sales to ¥8,133 million (116.9%), each marking a record high for an interim period.」
In the Americas, orders and revenue reached record highs for an interim period. In Europe, orders of ¥5,817 million and revenue of ¥5,129 million also each reached a record high for an interim period. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, orders for the current period reached a record ¥14,472 million (112.7% of the previous fiscal year), while revenue also reached a record ¥14,119 million (116.5%), in each case on a full-year basis.」
In the Americas, orders and revenue reached full-year record highs. In Europe, orders and revenue also reached full-year record highs, confirming strong performance in both regions for the full year. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although the Latin American market paused in response to uncertainty over the policies of the Trump administration in the United States, the North American market remained strong on the back of robust purchasing power. As a result, orders for the interim period reached a record high for an interim period at ¥7,167 million (108.0% of the previous year), while revenue also reached a record ¥6,957 million (116.0%). Segment profit increased to ¥1,330 million (136.3%) due to the effect of higher revenue. Although the economic environment remained uncertain, demand for the company's products, rooted in essential consumer goods, remained strong, and business activity was vigorous across Europe. As a result, orders for the interim period reached a record high for an interim period at ¥4,767 million (128.0% of the previous year), while revenue also reached a record ¥3,816 million (114.6%). Segment profit increased to ¥637 million (148.2%) due to the effect of higher revenue.」
In both the Americas and Europe, orders or revenue reached record highs for an interim period, and both regions achieved revenue and profit growth. North America performed well in the Americas, while demand rooted in essential consumer goods remained strong in Europe. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to firm conditions in Latin America, machinery demand recovered in North America, resulting in record orders of ¥12,836 million (118.7% of the previous fiscal year) and record revenue of ¥12,118 million (113.9%). Segment profit increased to ¥1,803 million (132.2%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue. Although the economic environment remained uncertain, demand for the company's products, rooted in essential consumer goods, remained firm, and revenue in Europe reached a record ¥7,525 million (109.9%).」
In the Americas, both orders and revenue reached record highs, while revenue in Europe also reached a record high, resulting in revenue and profit growth in both regions. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to firm conditions in Latin America, machinery demand recovered in North America, resulting in record orders for a second quarter at ¥6,633 million (143.6% of the previous year). Revenue also increased to ¥5,997 million (112.1%) as the company steadily worked through its substantial order backlog. Segment profit increased to ¥976 million (172.4%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue.」
In the Americas, recovering machinery demand in North America brought orders to a record high for a second quarter, while revenue and segment profit also increased. In Europe, revenue and profit also increased as the burden of exhibition costs from the previous fiscal year was eliminated. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to firm conditions in Latin America, machinery demand recovered in North America, resulting in a substantial increase in orders to ¥3,516 million (154.8% of the previous year). Revenue also increased to ¥2,988 million (102.8%) as the company steadily worked through its substantial order backlog. Segment profit increased to ¥445 million (130.2%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue.」
In the Americas, machinery demand recovered in North America, with orders at 154.8% of the previous year and revenue and segment profit also increasing. Europe also achieved revenue and profit growth as the company converted the benefits of exhibitions held in the previous fiscal year into orders and the burden of exhibition costs was eliminated. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of strengthened sales activities, including participation in K2022, the world's largest exhibition, revenue for the current period remained high at ¥6,850 million (127.9%). Segment profit also increased to ¥727 million (150.6%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue.」
For the Americas and Europe, which reported lower revenue in the previous fiscal year, full-year revenue and profit increased in the Americas, while Europe also achieved revenue and profit growth as a result of strengthened sales activities, including K2022. - FY2023-Q3Americas orders and profit up but revenue down; Europe orders at record high, with revenue and profit growthAnnual report
「Although the outlook for the U.S. economy remains uncertain, the order environment in Latin America remained firm, and orders for the current period exceeded the same period of the previous year at ¥7,364 million (102.6% of the previous year). Revenue increased for molds, parts and other products on strong after-sales service demand, but declined for molding machines. As a result, revenue for the region as a whole decreased to ¥7,913 million (98.3% of the previous year). Segment profit, meanwhile, increased to ¥935 million (108.6%) due to improved profitability from changes in the product mix and other factors. ② Europe As the company converted inquiries obtained at major exhibitions into orders, orders reached a record ¥5,799 million (112.5% of the previous year), while revenue remained high at ¥4,558 million (122.0% of the previous year). Segment profit also increased to ¥387 million (115.0%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue.」
In the Americas, orders and segment profit increased, while regional revenue declined due to lower molding-machine sales. In Europe, orders reached a record high, and revenue and profit also increased. - FY2023-Q2Americas revenue and profit growth; Europe orders at record high but profit downAnnual report
「Although the outlook for the U.S. economy remains uncertain, the order environment across the region, including Latin America, remained firm. Revenue increased, mainly in North and Central America, as the company steadily worked through its substantial order backlog. Revenue for the region as a whole reached ¥5,352 million (116.2% of the previous year), the second-highest level on record. Segment profit increased to ¥566 million (119.0%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue. Despite the headwinds from the Russia-Ukraine situation, inquiries for the company's products remained strong. As the company pursued business opportunities generated at the previously mentioned German exhibition, K2022, orders reached a record ¥3,701 million (124.6% of the previous year), while revenue remained high at ¥3,017 million (124.1% of the previous year). Segment profit, however, declined to ¥200 million (78.4%) due to the burden of exhibition costs and other factors.」
The Americas recovered to revenue and profit growth, while Europe achieved record orders and higher revenue, but profit declined due to exhibition costs. - FY2023-Q1Americas recovery; Europe in the redAnnual report
「Although the outlook for the U.S. economy remains uncertain, revenue increased, mainly in North America, as the company steadily worked through its substantial order backlog. Revenue for the region as a whole increased to ¥2,907 million (141.4% of the previous year), while segment profit increased to ¥342 million (172.8%), mainly due to the effect of higher revenue.」
The Americas recovered to revenue and profit growth as the company worked through its substantial order backlog. In contrast, Europe posted revenue of ¥787 million and a segment loss of ¥84 million due to the Russia-Ukraine situation, weak orders in the previous fiscal year and exhibition costs. - FY2022WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue from the Americas declined to ¥10,454 million (88.1% of the previous fiscal year). Revenue across Europe declined to ¥5,356 million (72.2% of the previous fiscal year).」
The Americas and Europe, which reported revenue growth in the previous fiscal year, declined to 88.1% and 72.2% of the previous fiscal year, respectively, in the current fiscal year. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Although demand for containers for daily necessities and other products remained solid, particularly in North America, amid a strong U.S. economy, revenue for the Americas as a whole fell to ¥8,049 million (84.2% year on year), partly due to the reactionary decline following the high level of orders in the previous fiscal year. Segment profit also declined to ¥862 million (51.6%), due partly to the smaller revenue scale and other factors.」
Although the Americas showed solid demand for containers, particularly in North America, lower revenue and profit continued due to the reactionary decline following the high level of orders in the previous fiscal year. Europe also recorded lower revenue and profit as customer demand weakened due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other factors. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although demand for containers for daily necessities and other products remained solid, particularly in North America, amid a strong U.S. economy, the order environment showed signs of a pause due to supply chain disruptions and the reactionary decline following the high level of orders in the previous fiscal year. Consequently, revenue for the Americas as a whole fell to ¥4,605 million (72.9% year on year), and segment profit declined to ¥475 million (38.3%), due partly to the smaller revenue scale. While economic normalization from the COVID-19 pandemic was under way, customer demand in the region weakened, partly due to the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other factors. Consequently, revenue for Europe as a whole fell to ¥2,432 million (64.0% year on year), and segment profit declined to ¥255 million (53.3%), due partly to the smaller revenue scale and other factors.」
Both the Americas and Europe recorded lower revenue and profit year on year. The Americas reported a pause in the order environment, while Europe reported softening customer demand due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and other factors. - FY2022-Q1Lower revenue and profit in both the Americas and EuropeAnnual report
「Although demand for containers for daily necessities and other products remained solid, particularly in North America, amid a strong U.S. economy, the order environment showed signs of stagnation due to supply chain disruptions and other factors. Consequently, revenue for the Americas as a whole fell to ¥2,055 million (76.6% year on year), and segment profit declined to ¥197 million (37.1%), due partly to the smaller revenue scale. While the spread of COVID-19 variants continued to have a pronounced impact on social activity, the order environment showed signs of improvement. However, revenue was affected by weak orders in the previous fiscal year and fell to ¥1,119 million (66.6% year on year). Segment profit also declined to ¥95 million (43.9%), due partly to the smaller revenue scale and other factors.」
Both regions recorded lower revenue and profit, with the Americas affected by stagnation in the order environment caused by supply chain disruptions and Europe affected by weak orders in the previous fiscal year and the impact of COVID-19 variants. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for containers for disinfectants and daily necessities remained solid, and inquiries continued to be strong, particularly in North America. As the company worked through its order backlog, revenue for the Americas as a whole increased to ¥11,871 million (146.3% of the previous fiscal year's level). In European countries, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic differed by region, and some areas showed uncertainty in inquiries. Nevertheless, shipments progressed, particularly of small and medium-sized machines, and revenue for Europe as a whole increased to ¥7,416 million (128.5% of the previous fiscal year's level).」
The Americas recorded higher revenue for the full fiscal year on solid inquiries centered on North America, while Europe recorded higher revenue due to shipments centered on small and medium-sized machines. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for containers for disinfectants and daily necessities increased, and strong inquiries continued, particularly in North America. As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole increased to ¥9,555 million (162.8% year on year), while segment profit rose to ¥1,669 million (188.6%), aided by higher revenue. In European countries, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic differed by country, but inquiries remained strong, particularly for small and medium-sized machines, despite regional variations. Revenue for Europe as a whole increased to ¥5,888 million (163.8% year on year), and segment profit rose to ¥775 million (185.2%), reflecting the effect of higher revenue, lower exhibition expenses and other factors.」
Strong inquiries continued in the Americas, particularly in North America, and in Europe, particularly for small and medium-sized machines, resulting in higher revenue and profit in both regions. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for containers for disinfectants and daily necessities increased, and strong inquiries continued, particularly in North America. As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole increased to ¥6,317 million (172.9% year on year). In European countries, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic differed by country, but inquiries remained strong, particularly for small and medium-sized machines, despite regional variations. Revenue for Europe as a whole increased to ¥3,802 million (145.2% year on year).」
Strong inquiries continued in the Americas, particularly in North America, and in Europe, particularly for small and medium-sized machines, resulting in higher revenue in both regions. - FY2021-Q1Higher revenue and profit in both the Americas and EuropeAnnual report
「Demand for containers for disinfectants and daily necessities increased, and strong inquiries continued, particularly in North America. As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole increased to ¥2,683 million (155.0% year on year), while segment profit rose to ¥534 million (224.3%), also reflecting the effect of higher revenue and other factors. Following the resumption of economic activity in European countries, inquiries remained strong, particularly for small and medium-sized machines, despite differences among regions. Revenue for Europe as a whole increased to ¥1,680 million (163.4% year on year), and segment profit rose to ¥216 million (239.5%), reflecting the effect of higher revenue, lower exhibition expenses and other factors.」
In the Americas and Europe, which had been weak or affected by currency movements in the previous fiscal year, strong inquiries, particularly in North America, and recovering demand for small and medium-sized machines in Europe led to higher revenue and profit in both regions. - FY2020-Q3Continued recovery in the Americas; lower revenue in Europe due to currency effectsAnnual report
「Demand for containers for disinfectants and daily necessities increased, and the recovery in inquiries in North and Central America led to higher revenue for the Americas as a whole of ¥5,869 million (127.7% year on year). As in the Americas, inquiries were strong in Europe, but the euro remained weak against the yen, causing revenue for Europe as a whole to decline to ¥3,595 million (98.4% year on year).」
Revenue in the Americas continued to increase as inquiries recovered in North and Central America. In Europe, inquiries remained strong, but the weak euro caused revenue to fall to 98.4% of the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q2Continued recovery in the Americas; higher revenue in Europe despite soft demandAnnual report
「The recovery of the Latin American market, which had been weak in the same period of the previous year due to a reactionary decline, led to higher revenue for the Americas as a whole of ¥3,654 million (131.6% year on year). Although customer demand remained soft amid worsening business sentiment, inquiries began to return in some regions, resulting in higher revenue for Europe as a whole of ¥2,618 million (112.5% year on year).」
Revenue in the Americas increased due to a reactionary recovery in Latin America. In Europe, customer demand remained soft, but inquiries returned in some regions and revenue exceeded the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1Recovery in the Americas; continued weakness in EuropeAnnual report
「The recovery of the Latin American market, which had been weak in the same period of the previous year due to a reactionary decline, led to higher revenue for the Americas as a whole of ¥1,731 million (123.7% year on year). In Europe, where orders were weak in the previous fiscal year, customer demand remained soft, and the appreciation of the yen against the euro also had an impact. Revenue for Europe as a whole fell to ¥1,028 million (86.2% year on year).」
The Americas recorded higher revenue and profit due to a reactionary recovery in Latin America, which had been weak in the previous fiscal year. Europe continued to record lower revenue and profit due to soft customer demand and the impact of the stronger yen. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the North American market remained relatively solid, a reactionary decline following substantial revenue growth in Latin America caused revenue for the Americas as a whole to fall to ¥6,623 million (78.8% of the previous fiscal year's level). The issue of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (EU), together with uncertainty over the outlook for the European economy, depressed demand for capital investment, causing revenue for Europe as a whole to fall to ¥5,541 million (83.7% of the previous fiscal year's level).」
The Americas and Europe, which had performed well through the previous fiscal year, both recorded lower revenue for the full fiscal year. The Americas were affected by the reactionary decline in Latin America, while Europe was affected by the EU withdrawal issue and weaker demand for capital investment due to economic uncertainty. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the North American market remained relatively solid, a reactionary decline following substantial revenue growth in Latin America caused revenue for the Americas as a whole to fall to ¥4,617 million (78.3% year on year). The issue of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union (EU), together with uncertainty over the outlook for the European economy, depressed demand for capital investment, causing revenue for Europe as a whole to fall to ¥3,723 million (77.1% year on year).」
Revenue in the Americas fell to 78.3% of the same period of the previous year due to the reactionary decline in Latin America, while revenue in Europe fell to 77.1% as demand for capital investment weakened. Both regions recorded lower revenue. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the North American market remained solid, the reactionary decline following substantial revenue growth in Latin America caused revenue for the Americas as a whole to fall to ¥2,792 million (71.2% year on year). Revenue for Europe declined to ¥2,328 million (75.1% year on year) due to the impact of the European economic slowdown.」
The Americas, which had performed well through the previous fiscal year, recorded revenue at 71.2% of the same period of the previous year due to a reactionary decline in Latin America. Europe recorded 75.1% due to the economic slowdown, and both regions posted lower revenue and profit. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Due to the low order backlog at the beginning of the fiscal year, revenue declined in North America and Latin America, bringing revenue for the Americas as a whole to ¥1,406 million (62.1% year on year). Segment profit fell to ¥299 million (47.7%), reflecting the impact of lower revenue and other factors. Markets generally remained at around the level of the same period of the previous year, and revenue for Europe as a whole was ¥1,193 million (86.3% year on year). Segment profit was ¥371 million (75.5%).」
The Americas, which had performed well through the previous fiscal year, recorded substantial declines in revenue and profit due to the low order backlog at the beginning of the fiscal year. Although Europe was described as generally remaining around the level of the same period of the previous year, revenue and profit were below that level. - FY2018Continued lower revenue and profit in the Americas; continued substantial increases in revenue and profit in EuropeAnnual report
「Although strengthened sales initiatives in Latin America resulted in a substantial increase in revenue, the decline in North America caused revenue for the Americas as a whole to fall to ¥8,401 million (86.6% of the previous fiscal year's level). Segment profit fell to ¥2,275 million (77.0%), reflecting the impact of lower revenue.」
Despite strengthened sales initiatives in Latin America, the Americas turned to lower revenue and profit for the full fiscal year due to the decline in North America. Meanwhile, Europe continued to post substantial increases in revenue and profit, with revenue of ¥6,618 million and segment profit of ¥2,499 million. - FY2018-Q3Higher revenue but lower profit in the Americas; substantial increases in revenue and profit in EuropeAnnual report
「Although revenue declined in North America, strengthened sales initiatives in Latin America resulted in a substantial increase in revenue, bringing revenue for the Americas as a whole to ¥5,898 million (104.5% year on year). Segment profit was ¥1,563 million (88.7%), reflecting increased selling expenses and other factors. As markets generally remained solid, revenue for Europe as a whole rose sharply to ¥4,827 million (138.4% year on year). Segment profit also increased sharply to ¥1,832 million (180.3%), partly reflecting the effect of higher revenue.」
The Americas maintained higher revenue but turned to lower profit due to increased selling expenses, while Europe recorded substantial increases in both revenue and segment profit. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although the North American market fell slightly below the level of the same period of the previous year, substantial revenue growth in the solid Central American market and elsewhere resulted in revenue for the Americas as a whole rising sharply to ¥3,922 million (131.0% year on year). Segment profit increased to ¥1,128 million (113.9%), reflecting the effect of the substantial revenue increase and other factors. The yen remained on a weakening trend against the euro, and revenue for Europe as a whole rose sharply to ¥3,100 million (125.2% year on year). Segment profit increased sharply to ¥1,278 million (168.8%), also reflecting the effect of higher revenue.」
Revenue and profit continued to increase in both the Americas and Europe, with revenue at 131.0% of the same period of the previous year in the Americas and 125.2% in Europe. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to a substantial increase in revenue in Central America, revenue also increased in North and South America. As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole rose sharply to ¥2,266 million (184.3% year on year), and segment profit increased sharply to ¥627 million (167.2%), reflecting the effect of the substantial revenue increase and other factors. Against the euro, the yen remained weaker than in the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue for Europe as a whole increased to ¥1,383 million (113.9% year on year), and segment profit rose sharply to ¥491 million (162.2%), also reflecting the effect of higher revenue.」
In the Americas, revenue was 184.3% of the same period of the previous year and segment profit was 167.2%; in Europe, revenue was 113.9% and profit was 162.2%. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for the company's products increased in North America, resulting in a substantial increase in revenue, while Latin America also exceeded the previous fiscal year's results. Consequently, revenue for the Americas as a whole rose sharply to ¥9,704 million (137.2% year on year), and segment profit increased sharply to ¥2,953 million (131.6%), reflecting the effect of higher revenue and other factors. Despite differences among regions, a solid sales environment continued throughout the fiscal year. Revenue for the region as a whole increased to ¥5,019 million (105.0% year on year), and segment profit rose sharply to ¥1,711 million (121.1%).」
The Americas recorded substantial increases in revenue and profit, while Europe also posted higher revenue and profit, confirming strong sales environments in both regions for the full fiscal year. - FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「In North America, revenue increased against a solid market backdrop, while Latin America also exceeded the same period of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the Americas as a whole increased to ¥5,644 million (108.5% year on year), and segment profit rose to ¥1,762 million (104.5%) on higher revenue. A favorable sales environment continued, including sustained customer appetite for capital investment. Revenue for the region as a whole increased to ¥3,487 million (103.3% year on year), and segment profit rose to ¥1,015 million (103.4%), resulting in higher revenue and profit.」
The Americas recorded higher revenue and profit, while Europe also recorded higher revenue and profit against a backdrop of solid appetite for capital investment, becoming an independent theme in the regional performance analysis for the first time.