Aiming to Be the First Solution Proposer in the Electronic Components Field
First written in FY2019. 12 of 25 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-06AdvancedEarnings
「In the electronic components-related manufacturing business, sales in the industrial equipment market increased alongside expanding semiconductor demand. As a result, net sales increased 20.1% year on year to ¥4,525 million, while segment profit (operating profit) increased 97.0% to ¥641 million.」
The company reported higher revenue and profit in the electronic components-related business in the industrial equipment market, supported by semiconductor demand. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components-related manufacturing business, sales increased on the acquisition of projects in the domestic automotive market and firm demand in the air-conditioning-related market. Net sales increased 10.7% year on year to ¥15,949 million, while segment profit (operating profit) increased 43.8% to ¥1,379 million.」
In the electronic components field, project wins in Japan's automotive market and air-conditioning-related demand resulted in a 10.7% increase in revenue and a 43.8% increase in profit, as expansion into multiple markets progressed. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings
「In the electronic components-related manufacturing business, sales increased on the acquisition of projects in the domestic automotive market and firm demand in the air-conditioning-related market. Net sales increased 10.7% year on year to ¥15,949 million, while segment profit (operating profit) increased 43.8% to ¥1,379 million.」
Project wins in the domestic automotive market and air-conditioning-related demand resulted in higher revenue and profit in the electronic components-related business. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Components Manufacturing business, sales increased following the acquisition of projects in Japan's automotive market and signs of recovery in demand in the air-conditioning-related market. Revenue was ¥7,647 million, up 8.4% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) increased 68.1% to ¥773 million.」
In the electronic components field, project wins in Japan's automotive market and the recovery in air-conditioning-related demand resulted in an 8.4% year-on-year increase in revenue and a 68.1% increase in profit. - FY2025Explicitly identifies lower demand in overseas automotive and industrial equipment marketsAnnual report
「In the Electronic Components Manufacturing business, demand in the air-conditioning-related market showed signs of recovery. However, as demand declined in overseas automotive and industrial equipment markets and elsewhere, revenue was ¥14,406 million, down 1.3% year on year.」
In the electronic components field, the recovery in air-conditioning-related demand was offset by lower demand in overseas automotive and industrial equipment markets, resulting in a 1.3% decline in full-year revenue. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Components Manufacturing business, sales of thermal-management products increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive-related market. However, as demand declined in the air-conditioning-related market and elsewhere, revenue was ¥10,978 million, down 3.2% year on year. Meanwhile, segment profit (operating profit) increased 45.4% year on year to ¥691 million, owing to an improved variable-cost ratio and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
Although sales of automotive thermal-management products increased, revenue declined due to lower demand in the air-conditioning-related market and elsewhere. However, profit growth has continued, supported by an improved variable-cost ratio and lower selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2024-Q2Profit increased despite lower air-conditioning-related demand, helped by an improved variable-cost ratio and other factorsAnnual report
「In the Electronic Components Manufacturing business, sales of thermal-management products increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive-related market. However, as demand declined in the air-conditioning-related market and elsewhere, revenue was ¥7,365 million, down 2.0% year on year. Meanwhile, segment profit (operating profit) increased 119.1% year on year to ¥596 million, owing to an improved variable-cost ratio and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
Although sales of automotive thermal-management products increased, revenue declined 2.0% due to lower demand in the air-conditioning-related market and elsewhere. However, operating profit increased 119.1% due to an improved variable-cost ratio and lower selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2024-Q1Profit increased despite lower revenue due to weaker air conditioner demand.Annual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of thermal countermeasure products increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive market, but demand declined in the air conditioner market and other areas. As a result, revenue was ¥3,590 million, down 4.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥365 million, up 157.4%.」
Although sales of automotive thermal-management products increased, revenue declined 4.0% due to lower demand in the air-conditioning-related market and elsewhere. Segment profit, however, increased 157.4%. - FY2023Revenue increased on demand for automobiles and air conditioners, but profit declined due to higher raw material prices.Annual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of EMC-related products and others increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive and air conditioner markets, resulting in revenue of ¥15,244 million, up 8.7% from the previous fiscal year. However, segment profit (operating profit) was ¥356 million, down 65.7%, due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
The electronic components manufacturing business recorded higher revenue on firm demand in the automotive and air conditioner markets, but a significant decline in profit due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2023-Q3Revenue increased on demand for automobiles and air conditioners, but profit declined due to higher raw material prices.Annual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of EMC-related products and others increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive and air conditioner markets, resulting in revenue of ¥11,337 million, up 7.0% year on year. However, segment profit (operating profit) was ¥475 million, down 60.3%, due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
EMC-related products and others generated higher revenue on firm demand in the automotive and air conditioner markets, while segment profit declined 60.3% due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of EMC-related products and others increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive and air conditioner markets, resulting in revenue of ¥7,519 million, up 8.2% year on year. However, segment profit (operating profit) was ¥272 million, down 70.0%, due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
EMC-related products generated higher revenue on demand from the automotive and air conditioner markets, while soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors, resulted in a significant decline in profit. - FY2023-Q1Revenue increased on demand from the automotive market and other areas, but profit declined due to higher raw material prices and other factors.Annual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of EMC-related products increased against a backdrop of firm demand in the automotive market and other areas, resulting in revenue of ¥3,742 million, up 12.2% year on year. However, segment profit (operating profit) was ¥141 million, down 68.8%, due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors.」
EMC-related products generated higher revenue on demand from the automotive market and other areas, while segment profit declined 68.8% due to soaring raw material prices and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, among other factors. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, we worked on developing countermeasure products focused on electromagnetic interference and thermal issues associated with vehicle electrification, labor-saving across various types of equipment and 5G communications, as well as products addressing vibration, shock and noise issues.」
In the electronic components field, the company is expanding into vehicle electrification, 5G and thermal countermeasures, and has progressed to verifying the implementation of EV-Chamber and environmentally friendly materials in society. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of various products increased against a backdrop of recovering demand in the previously sluggish automotive market and increased production of commercial air conditioners. In addition, advance orders intended to build inventories increased due to tight supply and demand for raw materials. As a result, revenue was ¥10,600 million, up 31.7% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,198 million, up 187.0%.」
Revenue in the electronic components manufacturing business increased 31.7% and segment profit increased 187.0%, driven by recovering demand in the automotive market, higher production of commercial air conditioners and advance orders to secure raw materials. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of various products increased against a backdrop of recovering demand in the previously sluggish automotive market and increased production of commercial air conditioners in Japan and overseas. In addition, advance orders intended to build inventories increased due to tight supply and demand for raw materials. As a result, revenue was ¥6,950 million, up 35.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥909 million, up 643.1%.」
In the electronic components field, revenue increased 35.0% and segment profit increased 643.1%, driven by recovering demand in the automotive market, higher production of commercial air conditioners and advance orders to secure raw materials. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components manufacturing business, sales of various products increased as demand recovered in the previously sluggish automotive market and other areas. In addition, advance orders intended to build inventories increased due to tight supply and demand for raw materials. As a result, revenue was ¥3,334 million, up 28.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥454 million, up 497.1%.」
In the electronic components manufacturing business, revenue and segment profit increased, supported by recovering demand in the automotive market and other areas and advance orders amid tight supply and demand for raw materials. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「In addition to addressing apparent needs, we will work on forward-looking product development that anticipates emerging themes and provides convenience and added value.」
The orientation toward being a First Solution Proposer in the electronic components field has been expressed more specifically as forward-looking product development that anticipates emerging themes. - FY2021-Q3Recovery in demand emerged, but lower revenue and profit continued.Annual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of related EMC countermeasure products increased as demand for ventilators for Europe rose due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, demand for products related to automotive markets in Japan and overseas and commercial air conditioners showed signs of gradual recovery, but the impact of weakness in the automotive market during the first half remained substantial. As a result, revenue was ¥8,049 million, down 10.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥417 million, down 59.1%.」
Sales of EMC countermeasure products for ventilators increased, and demand for automobiles and commercial air conditioners showed signs of recovery. However, the electronic components business recorded lower revenue and profit due to the impact of weakness in the automotive market during the first half. - FY2021-Q2Revenue and profit declined despite higher demand for ventilator-related products, due to production cuts in automobiles and other areas.Annual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of related EMC countermeasure products increased as demand for ventilators for Europe rose due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sales of various products used in electrical components for automotive markets in Japan and overseas, commercial air conditioners overseas and office automation equipment declined due to factory shutdowns and production cuts. As a result, revenue was ¥5,150 million, down 14.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥122 million, down 83.1%.」
While new opportunities arose from higher demand for EMC countermeasure products for ventilators, automotive, commercial air conditioner and office automation equipment-related businesses were affected by factory shutdowns and production cuts, resulting in lower revenue and profit for the electronic components business overall. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of related EMC countermeasure products increased as demand for ventilators for Europe rose due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sales of various products used in electrical components for automotive markets in Japan and overseas, commercial air conditioners overseas and office automation equipment declined due to factory shutdowns and production cuts. As a result, revenue was ¥2,593 million, down 14.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥76 million, down 81.1%.」
In the electronic components field, the response to new demand for EMC countermeasure products for ventilators in Europe was reflected in higher sales, while automotive, commercial air conditioner and office automation equipment-related businesses recorded lower revenue and profit due to factory shutdowns and production cuts. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of products related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment and machine tools for export remained weak due to the impact of US-China trade negotiations and the slowing Chinese economy. Meanwhile, sales of products related to commercial air conditioners in Japan and overseas remained firm, and the company won projects for electrical components for the domestic automotive market and EMC countermeasure products used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in overseas automotive markets. As a result, revenue was ¥11,954 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,011 million.」
In the electronic components field, expansion into commercial air conditioners, automobiles and EMC countermeasure products for overseas ADAS applications has translated into specific revenue and profit results. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of products related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment and machine tools for export remained weak due to the impact of US-China trade negotiations. However, sales of EMC countermeasure products and thermal countermeasure products related to the domestic automotive market and commercial air conditioners remained firm, and the company won projects for EMC countermeasure products used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in overseas automotive markets. As a result, revenue was ¥9,002 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,020 million.」
In the electronic components field, expansion into products for domestic automobiles, commercial air conditioners and overseas ADAS applications and continued project wins have continued, while export-oriented products remain weak due to the impact of US-China trade negotiations. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of products related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment and machine tools for export remained weak due to the impact of US-China trade friction and the slowing Chinese economy. However, sales of EMC countermeasure products related to commercial air conditioners in Japan and overseas and thermal countermeasure products for the domestic automotive market remained firm. The company also won projects for EMC countermeasure products used in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in overseas automotive markets. As a result, revenue was ¥5,997 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥723 million.」
In the electronic components field, expansion into multiple markets, including commercial air conditioners, automobiles and EMC countermeasure products for overseas ADAS applications, has translated into specific project wins, revenue and profit. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the electronic components business, sales of products related to exports declined due to the impact of US-China trade friction and the slowing Chinese economy. However, sales of products related to commercial air conditioners in Japan and overseas and the domestic automotive market remained firm, and the company won projects for EMC-related products in overseas markets. As a result, revenue was ¥3,019 million and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥402 million.」
In the electronic components field, the rollout of solutions across multiple markets, including commercial air conditioners, automobiles and overseas EMC-related products, is reflected in specific revenue and profit results. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「The basic mission of our Group's research and development activities is to develop products focused on addressing environmental issues. We conduct these activities with a focus on the automotive, consumer electronics, energy, industrial equipment, ICT and medical markets, incorporating the needs arising in these markets and aiming to be a First Solution Proposer that delivers solutions at the earliest opportunity.」
For the electronic components business, including 北川工業, the company has for the first time stated its goal of providing solutions ahead of the market to the automotive, energy, industrial equipment, ICT and medical sectors, based on environmental technology.