Growth driven by new PQA products in Japan
First written in FY2016. 15 of 30 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2016. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, revenue was ¥31,033 million, up 9.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥3,318 million, up 17.0%.」
The PQA business captured demand for automation and labor saving, revisions to the measurement system and inbound demand, resulting in higher revenue and profit. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan in particular, the company captured demand to renew automatic checkweighers resulting from revisions to the measurement system, as well as demand to expand food manufacturers' production capacity driven by new product launches and inbound demand.」
Regarding domestic growth in the PQA business, the company stated that it captured demand to renew automatic checkweighers driven by new products, inbound demand and revisions to the measurement system. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended June 30, capital investment demand aimed at automating and reducing labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market remained strong, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. As a result, revenue was ¥12,993 million, up 10.6% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,059 million, up 336.4%.」
Revenue and operating profit in the PQA business exceeded the previous year's levels, supported by demand for quality assurance in the domestic and overseas food markets. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended in the current first quarter, demand for capital investment to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market remained solid, resulting in higher revenue and profit year on year. As a result, revenue was ¥5,368 million, up 5.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥20 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥76 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Against a backdrop of solid demand for automation and labor saving, the PQA business increased revenue 5.6% and turned from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the year, demand for capital investment to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market remained solid, particularly in the Americas. Although higher raw material prices, as well as higher promotional and logistics costs resulting from strengthened sales activities, affected results, revenue and profit increased year on year. As a result, revenue was ¥24,849 million, up 13.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,331 million, up 13.5%.」
The PQA business captured demand for automation and labor saving, particularly in the Americas, resulting in full-year revenue growth of 13.1% and operating profit growth of 13.5%. - FY2023-Q3Higher revenue, lower operating profit, with the decline narrowingAnnual report
「During the nine months ended in the current third quarter, demand for capital investment to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market remained solid, particularly in the Americas. On the cost side, higher promotional expenses resulting from strengthened sales activities, as well as higher component procurement and logistics costs, affected results and led to lower profit year on year. As a result, revenue was ¥18,043 million, up 12.1% year on year, while operating profit was ¥756 million, down 17.6%.」
The PQA business increased revenue 12.1%, while operating profit fell 17.6%. The decline in operating profit narrowed from 29.4% in the previous quarter. - FY2023-Q2Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「During the six months ended in the current second quarter, demand for capital investment to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market remained solid, particularly in the Americas. On the cost side, higher promotional expenses resulting from strengthened sales activities, as well as higher component procurement and logistics costs, affected results and led to lower profit year on year. As a result, revenue was ¥11,926 million, up 8.9% year on year, while operating profit was ¥521 million, down 29.4%.」
The PQA business posted higher revenue against a backdrop of solid demand for automation and labor saving, while operating profit declined due to higher promotional, component procurement and logistics costs. Operating profit remained positive. - FY2023-Q1PQA turns to an operating lossAnnual report
「During the three months ended in the current first quarter, demand for capital investment to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market remained solid, but revenue was affected by the Shanghai lockdown. On the cost side, promotional expenses increased as the company strengthened its sales activities. In addition, higher component procurement and logistics costs also affected results, leading to lower profit year on year. As a result, revenue was ¥5,081 million, down 0.4% year on year, and the company posted an operating loss of ¥76 million, compared with operating profit of ¥377 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although demand for automation and labor saving in the PQA business remained solid, the Shanghai lockdown and increases in promotional, component procurement and logistics costs caused operating profit to turn into an operating loss from the previous year's level. - FY2022Higher sales, lower profit continuesAnnual report
「During the year, capital investment remained solid in regions such as Asia and the United States where the COVID-19 situation was improving, to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market. However, revenue increased and profit declined due to higher component procurement costs resulting from the semiconductor shortage and other factors.」
The PQA business increased revenue 2.6% against a backdrop of investment in automation and labor saving, while operating profit fell 12.5% due to higher component procurement costs resulting from the semiconductor shortage and other factors. - FY2022-Q3Revenue Growth, Profit DeclineAnnual report
「During the nine months ended in the current third quarter, capital investment remained solid in regions such as Asia and the United States where the COVID-19 situation was improving, to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market. However, revenue and profit declined due to higher component procurement costs resulting from the semiconductor shortage and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥16,089 million, up 4.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥918 million, down 6.1%.」
The PQA business posted higher revenue against a backdrop of investment in automation and labor saving, while operating profit fell 6.1% year on year due to higher component procurement costs resulting from the semiconductor shortage and other factors. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended in the current second quarter, capital investment remained solid in regions such as Asia and the United States where the COVID-19 situation was improving, to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market. As a result, revenue was ¥10,954 million, up 5.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥738 million, up 4.8%.」
The PQA business maintained solid investment in automation and labor saving in Asia, the United States and other regions, resulting in revenue growth of 5.6% and operating profit growth of 4.8%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended in the current first quarter, capital investment in Japan and overseas remained solid to automate and reduce labor requirements in quality assurance processes in the food market. As a result, revenue was ¥5,103 million, up 15.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥377 million, up 172.9%.」
Against a backdrop of investment in automation and labor saving in the food market, the PQA business increased revenue 15.6% and operating profit 172.9% year on year. - FY2021-Q3Continued revenue decline and operating profit growthAnnual report
「During the nine months ended in the current third quarter, some customers took a cautious approach to capital investment amid uncertainty over the outlook resulting from the spread of COVID-19. The company also worked to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses, including by promoting operational efficiency. As a result, revenue was ¥15,348 million, down 3.2% year on year, while operating profit was ¥978 million, up 45.0%.」
The PQA business posted lower revenue as customers became more cautious about capital investment, while operating profit rose 45.0% year on year due to operational efficiency improvements and reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2021-Q2PQA: lower revenue, higher profitAnnual report
「During the six months ended in the current second quarter, some customers took a cautious approach to capital investment amid uncertainty over the outlook resulting from the spread of COVID-19. The company also worked to reduce selling, general and administrative expenses, including by promoting operational efficiency. As a result, revenue was ¥10,376 million, down 3.0% year on year, while operating profit was ¥704 million, up 53.2%.」
The PQA business posted lower revenue as customers became more cautious about capital investment, while operating profit rose 53.2% year on year due to reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended in the current first quarter, demand for capital investment in Japan and overseas remained solid to strengthen and improve quality assurance processes and promote automation and labor saving in the food market. As a result, revenue was ¥4,416 million, up 8.0% year on year, and operating profit was ¥138 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥158 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Supported by demand for quality assurance, automation and labor saving, the PQA business increased revenue 8.0% and turned from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profit. - FY2020-Q3Lower revenue and profit due to longer acceptance and inspection periodsAnnual report
「During the nine months ended in the current third quarter, demand for capital investment in Japan and overseas remained solid to strengthen and improve quality assurance processes and promote automation and labor saving in the food market, but revenue declined due to the lengthening of product acceptance and inspection periods at customer sites and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥15,852 million, down 4.6% year on year, while operating profit was ¥674 million, down 34.6%.」
Although demand for quality assurance and automation in the PQA business remained solid, revenue fell 4.6% and operating profit fell 34.6% due to longer product acceptance and inspection periods at customer sites and other factors. - FY2020-Q2Lower revenue and continuing decline in operating profitAnnual report
「During the six months ended in the current second quarter, demand for capital investment in Japan and overseas remained solid to strengthen and improve quality assurance processes and promote automation and labor saving in the food market, but revenue declined due to a decrease in large-scale investment projects overseas and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥10,698 million, down 6.5% year on year, while operating profit was ¥460 million, down 46.0%.」
Although demand for quality assurance and automation in the PQA business remained solid, revenue fell 6.5% and operating profit fell 46.0% due to a decrease in large-scale investment projects overseas. Operating profit remained positive compared with the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1PQA: lower revenue, operating lossAnnual report
「During the three months ended in the current first quarter, demand for capital investment in Japan and overseas remained solid to strengthen and improve quality assurance processes and promote automation and labor saving in the food market, but revenue declined due to a decrease in large-scale investment projects and other factors. As a result, revenue was ¥4,088 million, down 16.6% year on year, and the company posted an operating loss of ¥158 million, compared with operating profit of ¥150 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Although demand for quality assurance and automation in the PQA business remained solid, revenue fell 16.6% due to a decrease in large-scale investment projects, and operating profit turned into an operating loss from the previous year's level. - FY2019-Q3Higher revenue, wider operating profit declineAnnual report
「During the nine months ended in the current third quarter, capital investment continued at a solid pace in Japan and overseas to automate and enhance quality assurance processes in the food market, against a backdrop of growing demand for automation due to labor shortages. The company also invested to expand overseas markets. As a result, revenue was ¥16,617 million, up 3.2% year on year, while operating profit was ¥1,031 million, down 22.9%.」
The PQA business continued to post higher revenue, supported by demand for automation and quality assurance, while operating profit fell 22.9% year on year due to investments to expand overseas markets and other factors. - FY2019-Q2Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「During the six months ended in the current second quarter, capital investment continued at a solid pace in Japan and overseas to automate and enhance quality assurance processes in the food market, against a backdrop of growing demand for automation due to labor shortages. The company also invested to expand overseas markets. As a result, revenue was ¥11,440 million, up 6.8% year on year, while operating profit was ¥851 million, down 6.5%.」
The PQA business posted higher revenue, supported by demand for automation of quality assurance processes in the food market, while operating profit fell 6.5% year on year due to investments to expand overseas markets and other factors. - FY2019-Q1Higher Revenue and Lower Operating ProfitAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, capital investment remained firm in Japan and overseas to automate and upgrade quality assurance processes in the food market, driven by stronger demand for automation amid labor shortages. The Company also invested to expand overseas markets. As a result, revenue was ¥4,898 million, up 4.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥150 million, down 52.5%.」
The PQA business posted higher revenue, driven by demand for automation in quality assurance in Japan and overseas, while operating profit fell 52.5% year on year due in part to investment to expand overseas markets. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, demand for automated X-ray inspection systems expanded in both the Japanese and overseas markets as stronger demand for food and pharmaceutical safety and security, together with labor shortages, accelerated the automation of inspection processes. As a result, revenue was ¥22,549 million, up 15.1% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,969 million, up 51.2%.」
The PQA business benefited from growing demand for automated X-ray inspection systems, with revenue up 15.1% and operating profit up 51.2%. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the nine months ended June 30, efforts to automate inspection processes against a backdrop of heightened demand for safety and security in food and pharmaceuticals and labor shortages accelerated, and demand for automated inspection machines using X-rays expanded in both domestic and overseas markets. As a result, revenue was ¥16,102 million, up 16.2% year on year, and operating profit was ¥1,336 million, up 111.5%.」
The PQA business posted higher revenue and operating profit year on year, driven by growing demand for automated X-ray inspection systems. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the six months ended June 30, food manufacturers, our major customers in both domestic and overseas markets, showed strong investment appetite, and demand for X-ray inspection machines grew steadily. As a result, revenue was ¥10,708 million, up 15.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥911 million, up 75.6%.」
The PQA business recorded higher revenue and operating profit in the Japanese and overseas markets, with revenue up 15.9% and operating profit up 75.6%. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the three months ended June 30, food manufacturers, our major customers in both domestic and overseas markets, showed strong investment appetite, and demand for X-ray inspection machines grew steadily. As a result, revenue was ¥4,678 million, up 13.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥316 million, up 137.0%.」
The PQA business recorded higher revenue and operating profit in the Japanese and overseas markets, with revenue up 13.9% and operating profit up 137.0%. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The PQA business increased sales in both the Japanese and overseas markets, resulting in higher revenue and operating profit compared with the previous consolidated fiscal year. The Company also actively invested in research and development and pursued sales promotion activities to strengthen its global competitiveness. As a result, revenue was ¥19,588 million, up 3.7% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥1,302 million, up 9.0%.」
The PQA business recorded higher revenue and operating profit in the Japanese and overseas markets, with revenue up 3.7% and operating profit up 9.0%. - FY2017-Q3Revenue growth and profit declineAnnual report
「During the nine months ended June 30, the North American and domestic markets remained solid. We also actively pursued research and development investment and sales promotion activities to strengthen global competitiveness. As a result, revenue was ¥13,860 million, up 1.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥632 million, down 27.2%.」
The PQA business benefited from firm conditions in the Japanese and North American markets, with revenue up 1.4% year on year, while operating profit declined 27.2%. - FY2017-Q2Slight decrease year on yearAnnual report
「During the six months ended June 30, the North American and domestic markets remained solid. We also actively pursued research and development investment and sales promotion activities to strengthen global competitiveness. As a result, revenue was ¥9,235 million, down 0.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥518 million, down 9.9%.」
Although the North American and Japanese markets were described as firm, revenue in the PQA business fell 0.5% year on year and operating profit declined 9.9%. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, sales expanded mainly in the North American and Japanese markets. As a result, revenue was ¥4,106 million, up 11.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥133 million, compared with a loss of ¥3 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The PQA business expanded sales mainly in the North American and Japanese markets, with revenue up 11.5% year on year and operating profit improving from a loss in the same period of the previous year to ¥133 million. - FY2016AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current consolidated fiscal year, new products captured replacement demand for equipment, mainly in Japan’s convenience-store market, and grew significantly. As a result, revenue was ¥18,891 million, up 16.6% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and operating profit was ¥1,194 million, up 45.0%.」
In the PQA business, new products captured replacement demand for equipment in Japan’s convenience-store market, resulting in higher revenue and operating profit year on year.