Capacity expansion and new plant plan
First written in FY2021. 10 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: FY2027-H1.
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- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Under the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan, covering the fiscal years ending February 2026 through February 2028, our group has adopted the slogan “Building Excellence: Challenging consolidated sales of ¥300 billion through high quality, high performance and high engagement.” We are pursuing the following five initiatives as key measures: ① expanding the distribution network and increasing aftermarket parts sales, ② reorganizing the production lineup and building a new crawler loader plant, ③ expanding the lineup of battery-powered mini excavators, ④ investing in human capital, and ⑤ promoting sustainability management.」
The company reconfirms the reorganization of the production lineup and construction of a new crawler loader plant as key initiatives under the Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan. No new progress regarding completion or commencement of operations at the new plant is disclosed. - 2026-08-28SoftenedM&A and Subsidiary Changes
「Due in part to the impact of labor shortages in Japan’s construction industry, the scheduled start of operations has been postponed. In addition, we have revised the total investment amount due to the overall increase in construction costs and changes to certain specifications. The size and production capacity of the new plant remain unchanged.」
For the new crawler loader plant, the scheduled start of operations has been postponed from January 2028 to May 2029, and total investment has been increased from approximately ¥18 billion to approximately ¥24.6 billion. The size and production capacity of the new plant remain unchanged. - FY2026SoftenedAnnual report
「Company, Aoki Factory Aoki Village, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture Land, buildings and production equipment 18,000 － Internal funds September 2025 January 2029 30% increase in combined excavator and crawler-loader capacity (at full operation)」
For the new crawler-loader factory on land adjacent to the Aoki Factory, the company presents a capital investment plan with construction scheduled to begin in September 2025, completion in January 2029, and a 30% increase in production capacity at full operation. The planned completion date has been extended from the previous disclosure, while efforts to reorganize production models between factories and double crawler-loader production are progressing. - 2026-04-24RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「If conditions remain unchanged, production capacity is expected to become insufficient in the future. Accordingly, we plan to build a dedicated crawler loader plant on land adjacent to the existing Aoki Plant and will proceed with the project in stages.」
The company has reconfirmed its plan to build a new crawler loader plant. No new achievement, such as completion or commencement of operations, is described. - FY2026-H1RestatedAnnual report
「② Reorganization of production models and construction of a new crawler-loader factory」
The Fourth Medium-Term Management Plan continues to prioritize the reorganization of production models and construction of a new crawler-loader factory. No new progress, such as completion or the start of operations at the new factory, is reported. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Once the new factory reaches full operation, combined production capacity for excavators and crawler loaders is expected to be 1.3 times the current level.」
The company has newly detailed a plan to build a new crawler-loader factory on land adjacent to the Aoki Factory. Total planned investment is ¥18 billion, with construction scheduled to begin in September 2025, completion in December 2027, and operations expected to start around January 2028. Production capacity is expected to reach 1.3 times the current level at full operation. - FY2025-H1AchievedAnnual report
「Following the factory in South Carolina, US, which began producing crawler loaders under a semi-knockdown system in September 2022, the Aoki Factory in Aoki Village, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, began producing 4- to 9-ton mid-size excavators in September 2023. The production-capacity targets under the current medium-term management plan were achieved at the end of August 2024, and combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, reached approximately 1.5 times the previous level.」
Following the start of production at the US factory and Aoki Factory, the company achieved the production-capacity targets under the Third Medium-Term Management Plan at the end of August 2024. Combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, reached approximately 1.5 times the previous level. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Both factories are expected to achieve the production-capacity targets under the medium-term management plan by the end of August 2024, with combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, expected to reach 148%.」
The company reconfirms the start of operations at the US factory and Aoki Factory, the expected achievement of the production-capacity targets by the end of August 2024, and expected capacity of 148%, including the existing head office factory. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under the Third Medium-Term Management Plan, covering the fiscal years ending February 2023 to February 2025, our group is working to expand production capacity. Following the factory in South Carolina, US, which began producing crawler loaders under a semi-knockdown system in September 2022, the Aoki Factory in Aoki Village, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, began phased production of 4- to 9-ton mid-size excavators in September 2023. Both factories are expected to achieve the production-capacity targets under the medium-term management plan by the end of August 2024, with combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, expected to be approximately 1.5 times the current level.」
Following the US factory, the Aoki Factory also began producing mid-size excavators, and the company has specified the end of August 2024 as the expected date for both factories to achieve their production-capacity targets, with combined capacity including the existing head office factory expected to be approximately 1.5 times the current level. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the factory in South Carolina, US, which began producing crawler loaders under a semi-knockdown system in September 2022, the Aoki Factory in Aoki Village, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, began production of 4- to 9-ton mid-size excavators on a phased basis in September 2023. The US factory and Aoki Factory are expected to reach full operation in the fiscal year ending February 2025, with combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, expected to be approximately 1.5 times the current level.」
The Aoki Factory began phased production of 4- to 9-ton mid-size excavators in September 2023, advancing the production-capacity expansion plan for the US factory and Aoki Factory to the production-start stage. The expected timing of full operation and combined production capacity of approximately 1.5 times the existing level, including the head office factory, remain unchanged. - FY2024-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The US factory and Aoki Factory are expected to reach full operation in the fiscal year ending February 2025, with combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, expected to be approximately 1.5 times the current level.」
The company reconfirms its plan for the US factory and Aoki Factory to reach full operation in the fiscal year ending February 2025, with combined production capacity, including the existing head office factory, expected to be approximately 1.5 times the current level. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The US factory in South Carolina began operating in September 2022 and is producing crawler loaders under a semi-knockdown system, in which the products are assembled at the head office factory to the point where they can move under their own power, with the remaining processes performed at the US factory. The new factory in Aoki Village, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, is scheduled to begin operating in September 2023, with production of 4- to 9-ton mid-size excavators scheduled to be transferred from the head office factory.」
Production at the US factory has been confirmed as a full-year achievement, while the Aoki Factory plan has been detailed to include a September 2023 start of operations, the transfer of mid-size excavator production, and a 50% increase in production capacity. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「At the factory in South Carolina, US, acquired in April 2022, we began producing crawler loaders in September 2022.」
Production of crawler loaders began at the factory in South Carolina, US, in September 2022, advancing the production-capacity expansion plan to the stage of actual production. The company says US production will shorten lead times and establish a more flexible supply system. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Our group is also working to expand production capacity, and the factory in South Carolina, US, acquired in April 2022 began operations in September 2022.」
The factory in South Carolina, US, acquired in April 2022, actually began operations in September 2022. The production-capacity expansion plan has progressed to the factory-operation stage. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In April 2022, our group acquired a factory in South Carolina, US, and is working diligently toward commencing operations by the end of 2022 to meet strong demand for our products.」
The acquisition of the factory in South Carolina, US, was completed in April 2022, and preparations are progressing toward commencing operations by the end of 2022. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Production capacity for the fiscal year ending February 2025, with the fiscal year ending February 2022 set at 100%」
The company presented a production-capacity plan for the fiscal year ending February 2025 of a 50% increase for mini and hydraulic excavators at the Aoki Factory, a 40% increase for crawler loaders at the US factory, and 148% in total. Work at the Aoki Factory began in January 2022, while preparations for US production are progressing following the acquisition of the US factory in April 2022. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Capacity increase after completion: 35% increase in production capacity」
The plan for the new Aoki Factory has taken concrete shape, with a total planned investment of ¥10 billion, funding from internal sources, construction scheduled to begin in January 2022 and be completed in March 2023, and a 35% increase in production capacity. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Higher production of construction equipment in the Japan segment increased parts sales to the Japan segment.」
Construction equipment production continues to increase, but no new progress, such as the completion of a new factory, is reported beyond the previous quarter's disclosure. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Higher production of construction equipment in the Japan segment increased parts sales to the Japan segment.」
The company is increasing construction equipment production to meet higher demand. No progress on the new factory plan itself is reported. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「We plan to acquire land for a new factory in Aoki Village, Chiisagata District, Nagano Prefecture, by the end of 2021. We have launched the project and are examining details including the factory's scale and construction start date.」
The company identifies strengthening production capacity as a key issue, based on an increase in production volumes accompanying business expansion. The capital investment plan also specifies a planned ¥800 million investment in factory land.