Development of New Sites and Overseas Production Facilities to Accommodate Increased Production
First written in FY2016. 21 of 25 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
5 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- FY2026AchievedAnnual report
「April 2025: Opened the Akita Plant in Yokote, Akita Prefecture」
The second mass-production site in Akita, scheduled to begin operations in 2025 as announced in 2022, led to the opening of the plant in April 2025. The Akita Plant has recorded a total carrying amount of ¥6,758 million for buildings, machinery and equipment, and other assets. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the interim consolidated fiscal period totaled ¥2,959 million, mainly due to ¥2,940 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, compared with a ¥5,058 million decrease in cash used in the same period of the previous year.」
The company spent ¥2,940 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets during the interim consolidated fiscal period, updating its investment track record in production facilities, systems and related items. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Liabilities increased by ¥4,723 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥24,562 million, mainly due to an increase in borrowings to fund construction of the new Akita plant.」
For the new Akita plant, the increase in borrowings for construction funding has been disclosed, indicating that the plan for a second mass-production site targeted to commence operations in 2025 has progressed to the execution stage with financing in place. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total assets at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥8,953 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year (31 March 2023) to ¥91,445 million. The main factors were increases of ¥4,980 million in cash and deposits, ¥1,008 million in software under construction and ¥873 million in machinery, equipment and vehicles.」
Software under construction and machinery, equipment and vehicles increased from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, quantitatively demonstrating progress in the expansion of fixed assets, including production facilities and systems. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year totaled ¥5,449 million, mainly due to ¥5,263 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, compared with a ¥3,864 million decrease in cash used in the same period of the previous year.」
The company spent ¥5,263 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, recording investment in facilities, systems and related items above the level of the same period of the previous year. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factor was increases of ¥1,778 million in cash and deposits and ¥1,147 million in machinery, equipment and vehicles.」
Machinery, equipment and vehicles had increased by ¥1,147 million by the end of the first quarter, updating the investment track record for production equipment and related assets. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction in progress 3,304 4,068」
Construction in progress increased from ¥3,304 million to ¥4,068 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, indicating progress in recognizing assets related to facilities and site expansion. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year totaled ¥3,864 million, mainly due to ¥3,747 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, compared with a ¥3,035 million decrease in cash used in the same period of the previous year.」
The company spent ¥3,747 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, updating its investment track record in facilities, including production equipment. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factors were increases of ¥1,963 million in cash and deposits, ¥748 million in merchandise and finished goods, and ¥727 million in machinery, equipment and vehicles.」
Machinery, equipment and vehicles had increased by ¥727 million by the end of the quarter, recording an increase in assets related to production equipment and other items. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is also constructing a new plant in Akita, which will be its second mass-production site in Japan, with operations targeted to begin in 2025, thereby further strengthening its multi-site production system.」
The company newly disclosed plans for Akita to become its second mass-production site, targeted to commence operations in 2025. Capital expenditure during the current fiscal year is ¥6,738 million, while the following year's capital expenditure plan is ¥9 billion, specifying the expansion of production sites and facilities. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total assets at the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥4,206 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year (31 March 2021) to ¥68,148 million. The main factors were increases of ¥607 million in notes and accounts receivable and contract assets, ¥1,776 million in merchandise and finished goods, and ¥1,919 million in property, plant and equipment, partly offset by a ¥1,320 million decrease in cash and deposits.」
Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥1,919 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, updating the investment track record for production equipment and related assets. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year totaled ¥3,035 million, mainly due to ¥3,018 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, compared with a ¥2,720 million decrease in cash used in the same period of the previous year.」
The company spent ¥3,018 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets during the first six months, updating its investment track record in facilities and production capacity. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Total assets at the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year increased by ¥1,027 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year (31 March 2021) to ¥64,969 million. The main factors were increases of ¥518 million in notes and accounts receivable and contract assets, ¥807 million in merchandise and finished goods, and ¥340 million in construction in progress, partly offset by a ¥914 million decrease in cash and deposits.」
Construction in progress increased by ¥340 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year, updating the reported progress of fixed-asset investment. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditure during the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,375 million, comprising production equipment for new products, dies and molds, and rationalization and labor-saving initiatives. For the following consolidated fiscal year, the company plans capital expenditure of ¥6.8 billion, primarily for connector production equipment and related items.」
The company executed ¥4,375 million of capital expenditure during the current fiscal year and plans ¥6.8 billion for connector production equipment and related items in the following fiscal year. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year totaled ¥2,720 million, mainly due to ¥2,705 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.」
The company spent ¥2,705 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets during the first six months, updating its investment track record in production capacity and facilities. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The main factors were a ¥2,218 million increase in property, plant and equipment, and decreases of ¥2,686 million in cash and deposits, ¥242 million in merchandise and finished goods, and ¥293 million in intangible assets.」
Property, plant and equipment had increased by ¥2,218 million by the end of the third quarter, updating the investment track record for fixed assets, including production equipment. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year totaled ¥3,391 million, mainly due to ¥3,390 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.」
The company spent ¥3,390 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets during the first six months, updating its investment track record in production capacity and facilities. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「On the production side, in addition to increasing production at the Nantong Plant, the company has begun preparations for the construction of a new plant in Mexico to expand production capacity. Capital expenditure planned for the one-year period following the current consolidated fiscal year totals ¥7,503 million. The major components are as follows.」
In addition to increasing production at the Nantong Plant, the company has begun preparations for construction of a new plant in Mexico, specifying the following year's capital expenditure plan at ¥7,503 million. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「As part of efforts to strengthen production capacity under the medium-term management plan, the Nantong Plant in China (南通意力速電子工業有限公司) commenced operations in April, and start-up costs were incurred.」
The company reconfirms the Nantong Plant's commencement of operations in April and the associated start-up costs. No new operational milestone is indicated. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「On the production side, the Nantong Plant in China (南通意力速電子工業有限公司) commenced operations in April as part of efforts to strengthen production capacity under the medium-term management plan, and start-up costs were incurred.」
The company reconfirms the Nantong Plant's commencement of operations and the associated start-up costs. The commencement itself was already reported in the previous quarter, and no new operational milestone is indicated. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「On the production side, the Nantong Plant in China (南通意力速電子工業有限公司) commenced operations in April as part of efforts to strengthen production capacity under the medium-term management plan.」
The strengthening of production capacity under the medium-term management plan reached the concrete milestone of the Nantong Plant commencing operations in April. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the company formulated a medium-term management plan in May 2017 and is aiming to achieve net sales of ¥50 billion and an operating margin of 20% in the fiscal year ending March 2020.」
In line with the medium-term management plan, the company is expanding production capacity, including the launch and conversion of the Nantong Plant to a smart factory. The capital expenditure plan for the one-year period following the next consolidated fiscal year has also been specified at ¥8,374 million. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash used in investing activities during the first six months of the current consolidated fiscal year decreased by ¥814 million year on year, mainly due to ¥3,198 million in expenditure for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
The company spent ¥3,198 million on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment during the six-month period, demonstrating progress in the rollout of production facilities through actual investment. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Total capital expenditure during the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥4,732 million, comprising factory land, rights to use factory land, production equipment for new products, dies and molds, and rationalization and labor-saving initiatives. Investment totaled ¥2,302 million in the Japan segment, ¥2,188 million in the Asia segment, ¥1 million in the Europe segment and ¥240 million in the North America segment.」
¥4,732 million of the capital expenditure plan for the previous fiscal year was executed. In addition to new-product equipment and rationalization and labor-saving equipment, investments in North America and other regions were also realized. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Capital expenditure planned for the one-year period following the current consolidated fiscal year totals ¥9,359 million. The major components are as follows.」
Capital expenditure is planned for the head office and Ibaraki Plant, Shanghai, the Philippines, Vietnam and Mexico.