Research and Development of Low-Temperature Valves
First written in FY2016. 7 of 11 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For the general industrial gas market, development of center-stem cryogenic globe valves and safety-valve isolation valves for air separation equipment has been completed, and the products are transitioning to mass production while awaiting customer approval.」
For cryogenic valves for general industrial applications, development of center-stem cryogenic globe valves and safety-valve isolation valves for air separation equipment has been completed, followed by the transition to mass production and the stage of awaiting customer approval. - 2026-06-04RaisedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「We are strengthening and expanding our cryogenic valve business for LNG, hydrogen, nitrogen and other industrial gases as a business area that will serve as a “second pillar” of growth alongside our core business.」
The cryogenic valve business was positioned as a “second pillar” of growth, with nitrogen and other industrial gases added to LNG and hydrogen as target markets. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「For the market for producing general industrial gases, development of cryogenic control valves for air separation equipment has been completed and the products are transitioning to mass production, with specific inquiries also received.」
For valves for air separation equipment, a cryogenic valve application, progress has advanced from completion of development to the mass-production transition stage and receipt of specific inquiries. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For valves for the industrial gas market, development has been completed on cryogenic liquid-level gauge isolation valves usable for industrial gases, including LNG. For air separation equipment, development has also been completed on cryogenic globe valves for instrumentation and ultra-long-bonnet globe valves for cold boxes, and the products are now transitioning to mass production.」
For cryogenic valve research and development, development of liquid-level gauge isolation valves and valves for air separation equipment has been completed, and the products have reached the mass-production transition stage. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For hydrogen valve development, we are expanding the sizes under development to the high-flow-rate 40A and 50A sizes and are considering the development of high-pressure valves for fuel vessels.」
Development targets for cryogenic and hydrogen valves have expanded to large-flow-rate sizes and high-pressure valves for fuel vessels. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Valves used in the fuel supply units of LNG-fueled vessels had previously been used in small vessels such as tugboats. During the fiscal year, they were selected for the fuel units of large car carriers.」
In the cryogenic valve field, adoption of products for LNG-fueled vessels has expanded to large car carriers. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「We continue to develop valves based on the T.T.O cryogenic valve guidelines, which require stringent performance specifications.」
The scope of cryogenic valve applications has expanded to large-diameter valves for LNG-fueled vessels and products compliant with the T.T.O cryogenic valve guidelines, progressing as far as obtaining class certifications, making deliveries, and launching metal-to-metal contact products. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「③ We are promoting the design and development of a broad range of cryogenic valves, both general-purpose and specialized, including valves for liquid hydrogen, container valves for LNG-fueled vehicles, and valves for LNG tanker trucks.」
The scope of cryogenic valve applications has expanded to a broad range of general-purpose and specialized uses, including liquid hydrogen, LNG-fueled vehicles, and LNG tanker trucks. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「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.」
For research and development of cryogenic valves, progress to a specific product commercialization stage has been reported, involving the development of standard products to increase sales. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Development costs increased because we accelerated the development of new products and businesses, including cryogenic valves for LNG and hydrogen.」
The company explains that development costs increased as development activities for cryogenic valves continued and intensified. No specific product completion or market launch is reported. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Drawing on the experience gained with LNG valves, we are promoting research and development of various cryogenic valves in response to market needs.」
A research and development policy to apply experience accumulated with LNG valves to cryogenic valves.