Strengthening business continuity through the expansion of the production plant
First written in FY2021-Q2. 2 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2021. Latest entry: FY2025-H1.
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- FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「Alongside the strengthening of production capacity through the Tsugaru Plant expansion carried out in the first step of our long-term management vision, we are further accelerating efforts to automate and improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes, in-house the plating process, and realize a smart factory, with the aim of improving quality and reducing manufacturing costs.」
Based on the strengthening of production capacity through the Tsugaru Plant expansion carried out in the first stage of the long-term management vision, the company continues initiatives including the conversion to a smart factory. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Automation, efficiency improvements and labor saving have long been themes of our manufacturing-process reforms. The Tsugaru Plant is based on the smart-factory concept, and we are proceeding with the introduction of advanced automation systems. We plan to extend the concept to other sites in the future and promote the efficient use of management resources.」
The company reaffirmed its policy of continuing to introduce advanced automation systems at the Tsugaru Plant after completion of the expansion work and planning to extend the concept to other sites in the future. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The Tsugaru Plant, where the expansion work has been completed, is based on the smart-factory concept, and we are proceeding with the introduction of advanced automation systems. We plan to extend the concept to other sites in the future and promote the efficient use of management resources.」
The company confirmed completion of the Tsugaru Plant expansion and specified plans to introduce advanced automation systems and extend the concept to other sites. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Tsugaru Plant, which is currently undergoing expansion, is based on the smart-factory concept, and we plan to introduce advanced automation systems. We plan to extend the concept to other sites in the future and promote the efficient use of management resources.」
The company is advancing the conversion of the expanded Tsugaru Plant into a smart factory and has specified plans to introduce advanced automation systems and extend the concept to other sites. - FY2021-Q2First statedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 29 October 2020, we decided to expand our Tsugaru Plant using its existing site. Through this expansion, we aim to strengthen business continuity by increasing production capacity through additional production space, further improving profitability through the comprehensive promotion of smart-factory initiatives, providing a more comfortable working environment, and implementing enhanced disaster-prevention measures. Estimated acquisition cost: ¥3.1 billion (buildings, machinery, equipment, etc.) (Machinery and equipment are planned to be introduced over a five-year period.) Construction start: mid-January 2021 (planned); completion: end-November 2021 (planned).」
For the first time, the company specifically describes plans to strengthen production capacity, smart-factory capabilities, the working environment, disaster preparedness and business continuity through the expansion of the Tsugaru Plant. It plans to invest approximately ¥3.1 billion, begin construction in January 2021, complete construction at the end of November 2021, and introduce machinery and equipment over five years.