Focused investment in overseas sewing-machine sales, industrial-equipment sales, and new businesses with growth potential

「As a result, net sales for the industrial equipment business as a whole were ¥6,155 million, an increase of ¥1,314 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥543 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥423 million in the previous fiscal year.」

「In the robot and press business, the company expanded its lineup by actively exhibiting at trade shows in Japan and overseas and providing customized equipment tailored to customer needs, while strengthening high-value-added technical services and products. Orders have recently been recovering, supported by increased capital investment demand in Asian markets including China and South Korea. In India, an important market, the company opened a branch in Chennai, where multinational companies, particularly in the automotive industry, are concentrated, and worked to strengthen its technical support system to expand the market. Meanwhile, although order conditions in the die-casting business were improving, the business environment remained difficult because of persistently high cost ratios and rising logistics costs. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥3,001 million, up ¥602 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥458 million, affected by difficult conditions in the die-casting business, compared with an operating loss of ¥271 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the robot and press business, the company expanded its lineup by launching new products and offering customized equipment tailored to customer needs, while strengthening high-value-added technical services and products. Orders have recently shown signs of recovery in Asia, including China and South Korea. In India, an important market, the company established a sales subsidiary and worked to build a technical support system to expand the market. However, in the die-casting business, the difficult business environment persisted because of delays in global capital investment plans and continuing lower demand linked to production plans at industrial robot manufacturers. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥4,841 million, down ¥937 million from the previous fiscal year, while the operating loss was ¥423 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥269 million in the previous fiscal year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the company sought to improve its earnings structure by providing customized products tailored to customer needs and strengthening high-value-added technical services. In particular, in die-casting, it strengthened sales efforts to customers across a broad range of industries, including conveying equipment and measuring equipment. However, business conditions remained difficult because of delays in global capital investment plans and lower demand for die-cast products among industrial robot manufacturers. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥2,398 million, down ¥530 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥271 million, compared with operating profit of ¥5 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, supply constraints caused by component shortages were easing, and capital investment demand showed signs of recovery in some regions. In Japan, the company worked to expand its sales channels, including by exhibiting jointly with Janome Die Casting Co., Ltd. and partner companies at the largest-scale robot trade show. Inquiries for industrial equipment products have also been increasing, particularly from EV-related and healthcare-related customers.」

「In the industrial equipment business, profitability was recovering, including through increased orders related to EVs, and the company proceeded with measures such as acquiring businesses to establish new domestic sales offices and expand its product lineup. However, in its core Chinese market, demand for industrial equipment products at production sites remained weak because the capital investment environment stagnated amid slower economic growth. The die-casting business was also affected by production adjustments at customers. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥2,929 million, down ¥201 million year on year, while operating profit was ¥5 million, compared with a loss of ¥111 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, manufacturing was affected by longer component lead times and higher manufacturing costs resulting from rising raw material prices, while capital investment in China remained sluggish. In other regions, however, capital investment expanded, and the business remained generally resilient. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥1,441 million, down ¥71 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥14 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥76 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥6,277 million, up ¥516 million from the previous fiscal year, while the operating loss was ¥102 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥119 million in the previous fiscal year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, inquiries from customers increased as the market for tabletop robots and Electropress (servo presses), particularly those related to EVs, recovered, and orders continued to recover. However, production remained affected by difficulties in procuring certain components, and conditions remained difficult on the supply side. In the die-casting business, orders from industrial robot manufacturers, particularly those serving the automotive industry, increased, and the business performed well. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥4,730 million, up ¥634 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥127 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥123 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, demand for both tabletop robots and Electropress (servo presses) continued to increase as capital investment, particularly in manufacturing, advanced. However, production remained under difficult conditions, including higher manufacturing costs due to delays in the delivery of electronic components, including semiconductors, and rising raw material prices. In the die-casting business, performance remained strong on the back of continuing orders from industrial robot manufacturers, particularly those serving the automotive industry. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥3,131 million, up ¥468 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥111 million, compared with a loss of ¥150 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the market environment was recovering, supported by growing corporate appetite for capital investment, and orders continued to increase for both tabletop robots and servo presses. However, difficulties in securing sufficient components to meet orders were not resolved within the production and supply system, and production remained under difficult conditions, including lower output and higher manufacturing costs due to rising raw material prices. In the die-casting business, inquiries from industrial robot manufacturers, particularly those serving the automotive industry, remained strong and contributed to the Group's overall performance. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥1,513 million, up ¥244 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥76 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥54 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「Sales continued to recover, with tabletop robot sales increasing by 90 units from the previous fiscal year to 2,111 units, and servo press sales increasing by 112 units to 1,017 units.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the capital investment environment improved as economic activity resumed. Inquiries increased for both tabletop robots and servo presses, and the business shifted toward recovery. However, production continued to be affected by difficulties in procuring components, which remained a concern. In the die-casting business, orders increased as the industrial robot market, particularly in the automotive sector, recovered, and the business performed well. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥4,096 million, up ¥732 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥123 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥292 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the tendency among companies to curb capital investment during the COVID-19 pandemic has gradually eased, and sales of tabletop robots and servo presses are now showing signs of bottoming out. However, these developments have not yet been sufficient to recover the significant decline in demand, and conditions remained difficult. As a result, total revenue from the industrial equipment business was ¥1,268 million, up ¥5 million year on year, while the operating loss was ¥54 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥87 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the Company continued energetic sales activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including business meetings held partly online and participation in trade shows conducted under thorough infection-control measures. However, although signs of improvement were seen, particularly in automotive-related markets, reluctance to make new capital investments remained persistent. The business continued to struggle with sales of desktop robots and servo presses, as well as in the die-casting business. As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥3,363 million, down ¥1,008 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥292 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥247 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the Company actively pursued sales activities using IT, including online business meetings and web trade shows. However, capital investment remained restrained in Japan, Europe and North America, while the overall market remained sluggish despite signs of recovery in China. The business continued to struggle with sales of desktop robots and servo presses, as well as in the die-casting business. As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥2,230 million, down ¥695 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥213 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥209 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「Total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥1,263 million, down ¥202 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥87 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥120 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥5,789 million, down ¥1,127 million from the previous fiscal year, and the operating loss was ¥335 million, compared with operating profit of ¥203 million in the previous fiscal year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the Company steadily implemented measures to expand sales in promising markets, including opening a new sales office in Mexico. It also launched new products for both desktop robots and servo presses to meet customer needs and conducted active sales activities. In addition, in response to requests from small and medium-sized companies seeking to advance automation, it supplied complete screw-tightening robot automation equipment and launched a new implementation support service that could be put into operation immediately.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the Company conducted agile sales activities, including developing new sales networks in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, and Mexico, to mitigate the effects of US-China trade friction. However, the negative impact of restrained capital investment in the Chinese market remained significant. In addition, orders from automotive-related companies in Japan declined substantially, and the business continued to struggle across desktop robots, servo presses and the die-casting business. As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥4,371 million, down ¥1,054 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥247 million, compared with operating profit of ¥182 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「In the industrial equipment business, the Company introduced new products meeting customer needs, including a substrate singulation robot with a new dust-collection system, and focused on stimulating demand through trade show participation and other activities, while working to strengthen the brand and further raise awareness. It also pursued active sales activities in promising markets such as Mexico and India, focusing on expanding its sales channels. However, the effects of US-China trade friction remained persistent, and desktop robot and servo press sales, as well as the die-casting business, remained sluggish amid declining capital investment in China. As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥2,926 million, down ¥710 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥209 million, compared with operating profit of ¥144 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「Within the industrial equipment business, desktop robot sales struggled due to the slowdown in China's economy against the backdrop of US-China trade friction and weaker appetite for capital investment in Japan. Servo presses generally performed steadily, although some weakness was seen in sales to automotive parts-related companies. The die-casting business also continued to struggle as a result of production adjustments by customers. As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥1,466 million, down ¥378 million year on year, and the operating loss was ¥120 million, compared with operating profit of ¥81 million in the same period of the previous year.」

「Orders for Electropress from automotive-related companies remained strong, and unit sales reached a record high for a third-quarter cumulative consolidated period.」

「Electropress, in particular, captured demand mainly from automotive-related companies and updated its record for unit sales during the second-quarter cumulative consolidated period.」

「As a result, total revenue in the industrial equipment business was ¥1,844 million, up ¥29 million year on year, and operating profit was ¥81 million, up ¥7 million year on year.」

「As a result, sales increased mainly among companies involved in information terminal equipment, and both desktop robots and Electropress performed well, each recording its highest-ever annual unit sales.」

「In the desktop robot and Electropress business, as demand for robots increased with the automation and labor-saving of factories, the Company expanded its product lineup and worked to raise awareness of the Janome brand through trade show participation. As a result, sales increased in Japan and overseas, with desktop robots in particular recording their highest-ever unit sales.」

「As efforts to curb rising labor costs, particularly in China, supported factory automation, the Company rapidly supplied products suited to demand, and unit sales reached a record high for a second-quarter cumulative consolidated period.」

「In the industrial equipment business, desktop robots increased orders from companies involved in information terminal equipment, recording their highest-ever quarterly unit sales.」

「While desktop robot sales remained steady, Electropress increased orders, mainly from automotive parts manufacturers, and recorded its highest-ever unit sales.」

「In light of changes in the business environment, management resources will be invested on a focused basis in business areas expected to grow by approximately 30% over 3 years, including overseas sewing machine sales and industrial equipment sales, as well as in new businesses, with the aim of expanding and maximizing profits.」

「In the desktop robot and Electropress business, active sales efforts focused mainly on Asia, the world's manufacturing hub, leading to the development of new customers and orders from existing customers. Electropress unit sales reached a record high for a six-month period. The Company also worked to respond to the expanding market by strengthening its support structure, including through technical seminars, and improving its technical capabilities.」

「Electropress performed well as it expanded its sales channels not only in Japan but also to overseas automotive parts companies and electronics-related companies, recording its highest-ever quarterly unit sales.」

「In light of changes in the business environment, management resources will be invested on a focused basis in business areas expected to grow by approximately 30% over 3 years, including overseas sewing machine sales and industrial equipment sales, as well as in new businesses, with the aim of expanding and maximizing profits.」