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Launch of New and Improved Products Addressing Country- and Market-Specific Specifications

First written in FY2016. 8 of 17 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.

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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the consolidated fiscal year, we completed development of 3 models for the commercial market. The banknote reader unit for deposit machines achieved high reliability and stability through a dedicated design based on the anticipated operating environment in the commercial market.」

    Product offerings tailored to markets and applications have progressed to the completion of development of 3 models for the commercial market, dedicated designs, improved cost competitiveness and maintainability, and integrated banknote-and-coin proposals.
  2. FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report

    「We worked to develop new products tailored to the needs of each region and market and strengthen our sales structure by expanding distributors to broaden sales channels.」

    The company continues to develop new products tailored to the needs of each market and region and strengthen sales channels by expanding distributors.
  3. FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「While working to accommodate the redesign of the new banknotes to be issued in July this year, overseas we continued to focus mainly on expanding local distributors centered on new bases in North, Central and South America, including expanding sales channels for new products, as well as proposing products tailored to the market needs of each country.」

    As part of its product and sales activities addressing demand by market and currency, the company continues to prepare for the redesign of the new banknotes scheduled for issue in July 2024.
  4. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「In commercial markets, we conducted product-proposal activities tailored to the needs of each country, in addition to expanding local distributors, including distribution channels for new products, centered on new bases in North America and Central and South America.」

    The company has reaffirmed its policy of addressing market-specific specifications through product proposals tailored to the needs of each country’s market.
  5. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the consolidated fiscal year, we developed connectivity with a new unit manufacturer for our banknote transport system, making it possible to connect to approximately 75% of the units at existing stores. We also increased the number of banknotes transported per operation by approximately 3 times, achieving further power savings. In addition, we reduced the size of the external reader connected to the system to the smallest in the industry, thereby easing installation requirements.」

    Responses to market and customer specifications have progressed into specific product improvements, including connectivity to approximately 75% of existing stores, approximately 3 times the banknote transport capacity, lower power consumption and an external reader that is the smallest in the industry.
  6. FY2022-Q2ReframedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, as the with-coronavirus era began, we conducted proactive sales activities in markets where demand was trending upward and focused on efforts to launch as soon as possible new products that contribute to labor-saving and manpower reduction, including cashless solutions, for the new era.」

    The company has linked its new-product launch policy to the early launch of labor-saving and manpower-reducing products, including cashless solutions, and sales activities in markets where demand is growing in the with-coronavirus era.
  7. FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「To avoid missing opportunities in the with-coronavirus environment, we will accelerate efforts toward the launch of new products and systems, including cashless solutions, while also conducting marketing activities tailored to the COVID-19 environment.」

    The company continues to link its policy of launching new products and systems that address demand by customer and market with cashless solutions and marketing tailored to the COVID-19 environment.
  8. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Asia, sales of new banknote recycling units for railway ticket-vending machines increased in China, Singapore and Taiwan, among other factors, but」

    For new products addressing market-specific needs, sales for railway ticket vending machines in China, Singapore and Taiwan have increased.
  9. FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Asia, sales of new banknote recycling units for railway ticket-vending machines increased in China, where economic activity is recovering, as well as in India and Singapore, but」

    For new products addressing market-specific needs, sales for railway ticket vending machines in China, India and Singapore have increased.
  10. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In Asia, sales of new banknote recycling units for railway ticket vending machines increased, but」

    For new products tailored to market-specific specifications, sales for railway ticket vending machines in Asia have increased.
  11. FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales for railway ticket vending machines in China increased following the launch of a new banknote recycling unit.」

    For new products addressing market needs, the launch of a banknote recycling unit for railway ticket vending machines in China and the resulting increase in sales have been highlighted.
  12. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「For the gaming venue equipment market, we worked to maintain and secure market share, focusing on new ball vending machines, medal vending machines and automatic medal replenishment systems.」

    The company has reiterated its product launch and sales policy of maintaining and securing market share, centered on new ball and medal vending machines.
  13. FY2020-Q1WorsenedAnnual report

    「Sales of banknote reader units and other products in Europe did not increase, owing to the time required to enhance market quality for emerging countries and delays in the progress of new products.」

    Market expansion using new products and offerings has stalled because of delays in new-product development and the prolonged process of enhancing market quality.
  14. FY2019AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the consolidated fiscal year, we completed development of a banknote recycling unit targeting the global retail and transportation markets. Inquiries for this product have increased from transportation operators and retail stores in Asia and Europe.」

    For new products addressing market-specific needs, development of a banknote recycling unit for the global retail and transportation markets has been completed, and inquiries from Asia and Europe have increased.
  15. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「During the fiscal year, we completed development of a banknote validator unit targeting the distribution and financial markets in Europe.」

    Product development tailored to market-specific specifications has progressed with the completion of development of banknote reader units for the European retail and financial markets.
  16. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The company will accelerate the contribution to sales from the launch of new products by strengthening the development capabilities of its research and development division under a new structure that emphasizes marketing functions.」

    The company is reaffirming its policy of creating new markets through new product development, by strengthening an R&D structure that emphasizes marketing capabilities and launching new products.
  17. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「Because the required specifications, functions and prices differ by market and country, we will promote the development of new markets and creation of demand by rapidly launching new and improved products that address each market's needs in detail」

    The company is pursuing product development and rapid launches to address differences in specifications, functions and prices across markets.
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