Improving Design and Development Efficiency Through Collaboration Among Departments at the Kofu Plant

「To enable efficient research and development and rapid entry into new fields, we have divided the development departments for valves and other new businesses, and are working to establish a structure that enables a swift transition from prototyping to mass production.」

「During the current fiscal year, we are promoting the establishment of a structure that leverages close teamwork within the Kofu Plant to conduct operations efficiently, covering not only the design and development environment but also prototyping and mass production.」

「Further increases in material costs are expected to reduce margins. To address this, we are revising the selling prices of brass and steel products, promoting in-house parts processing by the Manufacturing and Development Department, and strengthening sales by standardizing cryogenic valves, particularly LNG valves, as standard products.」

「We have also established a Manufacturing Development Department primarily responsible for prototyping. By bringing component processing in-house, shortening lead times, and accelerating product development, we aim to strengthen our earnings base.」

「From the current fiscal year, we have reviewed the research and development departments and made their functions dedicated to enable more efficient design and development, with the aim of actively entering new markets and fields.」

「From the current fiscal year, not only the manufacturing department but also all departments at the Kofu Plant have been working closely together to promote more efficient design and development.」