Maintaining a High Market Share in Smart Meters and Strengthening Production Infrastructure
First written in FY2016. 10 of 14 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: 2026-08-04.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the start of deliveries of second-generation smart meters to all electric power companies nationwide, the company will pursue stable and reliable shipments while actively promoting production process automation and labor-saving measures using AI and other technologies, thereby reducing costs and working to expand profits.」
Second-generation smart meters have entered the stage of deliveries to all electric power companies nationwide, with stable shipments, automation, AI-enabled labor savings and cost reductions identified as the next execution priorities. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although operating income was affected by depreciation expenses arising from the start of second-generation smart meter production and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, particularly personnel expenses」
The company reported that production of second-generation smart meters had begun, indicating that preparations for the rollout had progressed to the production stage. It also indicated that depreciation expenses had arisen in connection with the start of production. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, the company aims to establish an optimal production system for second-generation smart meters, whose full-scale rollout will begin in fiscal 2027, and to secure earnings reliably. At the same time, it will develop the market by providing new value to social infrastructure, including through the launch of DC meters in anticipation of wider use of renewable energy and electric vehicles.」
In addition to establishing a production system for second-generation smart meters, the company added the launch of DC meters targeting renewable energy and electric vehicles as a market development initiative. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, the company aims to establish an optimal production system for second-generation smart meters, whose full-scale rollout will begin in fiscal 2027, and to secure earnings reliably.」
For next-generation smart meters, the company presented the establishment of an optimal production system as a specific measure in preparation for the full-scale rollout from fiscal 2027. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, while smart meter installation was progressing nationwide, the group established a supply system and maintained its high market share. It also completed development of smart meters that combine improved quality with lower costs in preparation for the next fiscal year and beyond.」
The company reports that it established a supply system for nationwide installation and maintained its high market share, while completing product development that combines improved quality with lower costs. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The company worked to expand sales activities and strengthen its production capabilities in preparation for future growth in smart meter demand.」
The company states that it worked to expand sales activities and strengthen production capabilities in preparation for future growth in smart meter demand. There has been no substantive change in its policy of maintaining a high market share and establishing a production system. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「The company has secured a high share in the smart meter market, comparable to its share of conventional electricity meters. It will continue to improve production efficiency and pursue cost reductions commensurate with selling prices, which have declined amid competition among manufacturers. Although demand is expected to decline several years from now because of the accelerated rollout, the company will minimize the decline in earnings by maintaining its high market share.」
The company continues to pursue a policy of addressing future demand declines by maintaining its high market share, improving production efficiency and reducing costs. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company has secured a high share in the smart meter market, comparable to its share of conventional electricity meters. It will continue to improve production efficiency and pursue cost reductions commensurate with selling prices, which have declined amid competition among manufacturers.」
The company has indicated that it will continue to improve production efficiency and reduce costs, based on its high market share. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company has secured a high share in the smart meter market, comparable to its share of conventional electricity meters. It will establish a production system to meet expanding demand and pursue cost reductions commensurate with selling prices, which have declined amid competition among manufacturers.」
Based on its high market share, the company plans to increase production capacity and pursue cost reductions capable of withstanding price competition.