Proposals for FA and Control Equipment for Labor-Saving and Automation Facilities

「The impact of US tariff policies and other factors led automotive companies to adopt a cautious stance toward capital investment, resulting in sluggish sales to customers related to automobiles and automotive components. Meanwhile, in the semiconductor sector, investment in data center expansion remained strong as generative AI became more widely adopted, driving increased demand for high-performance semiconductors (AI semiconductors).」

「当社は、ニーズの高まっている協働ロボットを中心に、自動化FA機器での省人化、工程間搬送のワーク供給から排出までをイメージしたアイテムを開発・製造・生産技術の皆様に参考にして頂けるような展示を企画しております。」

「Capital investment by automotive companies remained weak amid uncertainty over the outlook due to slowing growth in the global EV (electric vehicle) market and US tariff policies, among other factors. As a result, sales to customers related to automobiles and automotive components fell sharply below the same period of the previous year. Overseas sales of industrial robots to customers related to electronic components for various devices remained steady, despite continued concern over a slowdown in the Chinese economy.」

「Amid the impact of US tariff policies and the global slowdown in the EV market, companies, particularly in the automotive sector, showed a tendency to restrain capital investment, and sales to customers related to automobiles and automotive components fell below the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, sales to customers related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment remained steady. Overseas sales of industrial robots to customers related to electronic components for various devices remained strong, despite the continued weakness in the Chinese economy.」

「In the automotive industry, orders from customers related to automobiles and automotive components remained strong as hybrid vehicles and ADAS became more widely adopted. In addition, amid the shift toward automation and labor saving in response to rising labor costs and labor shortages, sales of factory automation equipment, including robots and automated systems, remained strong.」

「Meanwhile, automobile production was on a recovery trend. In addition to the wider adoption of hybrid vehicles in Japan, the standard installation of ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) progressed, resulting in strong orders from customers related to automobiles and automotive components. Overseas sales exceeded the previous fiscal year, despite the continued weakness in the Chinese economy, as sales of industrial robots to customers related to electronic components for various devices increased.」

「Going forward, our Group will continue pursuing growth by differentiating itself from other companies through high-value-added sales initiatives, using its superior proposal capabilities as an “FA Planner” to achieve sustained business growth.」

「In addition, the shift toward factory automation driven by labor shortages accelerated, and sales of factory automation equipment, including collaborative robots, remained firm.」

「Sales to customers related to semiconductor manufacturing equipment remained sluggish due to the prolonged decline in demand for memory semiconductors and other products. Meanwhile, capital investment by automotive-related customers was robust, supported by easing shortages of automotive semiconductors and rising demand for EV- and HV-related batteries, and sales of related FA equipment remained solid.」

「Sales of industrial robots and mounters (surface-mounting machines) to automotive customers remained firm, supported by easing shortages of semiconductors for automotive applications and continued capital investment related to electric vehicles.」

「Going forward, our Group will continue pursuing growth by differentiating itself from other companies through high-value-added sales initiatives, using its superior proposal capabilities as an “FA Planner” to achieve sustained business growth.」

「Sales of industrial robots and automated systems remained firm, supported by rising demand for automated equipment due to labor shortages and the strengthening of the sales structure.」

「Sales of industrial robots and related factory automation equipment remained firm, supported by capital investment in the 5G high-speed communications standard and rising demand for automated equipment due to labor shortages. Sales to automotive customers had been sluggish due to semiconductor shortages and higher raw material costs, but are gradually recovering.」

「Although the recovery in sales to automotive customers is slowing due to the impact of semiconductor shortages and other factors, capital investment related to electric vehicles is expanding.」

「In addition, as capital investment in automation equipment and machinery aimed at improving productivity expanded across all industries, sales to customers in the electrical and machinery equipment manufacturing sectors were significantly higher than in the previous fiscal year. Meanwhile, supply and demand for some products became tight due to semiconductor shortages and difficulties procuring components caused by supply chain disruptions, resulting in longer delivery times to customers.」

「Demand for automation equipment and machinery aimed at improving productivity expanded across all industries due to labor shortages, and sales to customers in the electrical and machinery manufacturing sectors were therefore significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year. Meanwhile, the recovery in automobile production has been delayed by semiconductor shortages and difficulties procuring components, and sales to customers involved in automobiles and automotive components have continued to struggle.」

「The Group's domestic sales to customers producing semiconductors and semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment remained strong. Sales to customers related to electronic components such as smartphones also increased as companies continued to promote digital transformation and invest in 5G. However, capital investment by customers related to automobiles and automotive parts slowed due to the semiconductor shortage and parts shortages resulting from suspended overseas production during the COVID-19 pandemic, and sales remained below the previous year's level. Overseas, sales of industrial robots to customers related to electronic components for smartphones in China remained strong.」

「The Group's domestic sales to customers producing semiconductors and semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment remained strong against a backdrop of the global semiconductor shortage. Investment in the next-generation 5G communications standard also continued, increasing sales to customers related to smartphones. However, capital investment by customers related to automobiles and automotive parts slowed from the previous year due to the semiconductor shortage, and sales to those customers remained below the previous year's level. Overseas, sales of industrial robots to customers related to electronic components for smartphones in China remained strong.」

「Going forward, our Group will continue pursuing growth by differentiating itself from other companies through high-value-added sales initiatives, using its superior proposal capabilities as an “FA Planner” to achieve sustained business growth.」

「The Group's domestic sales were supported by expansion in the semiconductor market resulting from investment in digitalization associated with the spread of telework and investment in 5G, and orders from customers related to semiconductors and semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment were recovering. Sales of equipment to some customers related to automobiles and automotive parts continued, but overall sales remained slightly below the previous year due to the impact of COVID-19. Overseas, sales of industrial robots to customers related to electronic components for smartphones in China stalled in the third quarter, although orders and inquiries remained strong.」

「Orders from customers involved in semiconductors and semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment are gradually recovering. Although customers involved in automobiles and automotive components were affected by COVID-19 overall, equipment-related sales to some customers have continued at a pace exceeding the previous year's level. Overseas sales of industrial robots to customers in China involved in electronic components for smartphones also remained strong.」

「The semiconductor market was beginning to regain momentum due to the recovery in data center investment and other factors, and sales to customers related to semiconductors and semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment began to recover. However, orders from customers related to automobiles and automotive components declined significantly due to the major impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overseas, demand for smartphones in China remained strong, and sales of industrial robots to customers involved in electronic components remained steady.」

「During the turbulent postwar period, we built our business primarily around sales of pneumatic equipment. In recent years, we anticipated latent demand for labor-saving and automated production at industrial manufacturing sites and focused on factory automation equipment centered on industrial robots. More recently, by proposing products that also consider the global environment, we have established a position as an “FA Planner” that consistently contributes to improving the efficiency of capital investment across Japan's industrial sector.」

「Sales to customers related to automobiles and automotive components remained strong due to the introduction of next-generation automotive technologies (CASE). However, capital investment continued to decline, particularly among customers related to semiconductors, semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment, and electronic components, due to the slowdown in the semiconductor market and weak smartphone sales. As a result, the Group as a whole fell below the previous fiscal year.」

「Although orders from customers related to automobiles and automotive components remained steady due to the introduction of next-generation automotive technologies, capital investment declined, particularly among customers related to semiconductors, semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment, smartphones and other electronic components, due to prolonged U.S.-China trade friction and slower growth in the semiconductor market. As a result, the Group as a whole fell below the previous fiscal year.」

「Orders from customers related to automobiles and automotive components remained strong due to the introduction of next-generation automotive technologies and the adoption of EVs and hybrid vehicles. However, sales to customers related to semiconductor and LCD manufacturing equipment and smartphones declined significantly due to the impact of U.S.-China trade friction and slower growth in the semiconductor market.」

「Going forward, our Group will continue pursuing growth by differentiating itself from other companies through high-value-added sales initiatives, using its superior proposal capabilities as an “FA Planner” to achieve sustained business growth.」

「We actively expanded sales of control, factory automation and industrial equipment for capital investment by customers in our major sales markets: electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, precision equipment, and automobiles and automotive components.」

「We actively promoted sales of control, factory automation and industrial equipment.」

「Against this economic backdrop, the Group actively expanded sales of control equipment, FA equipment and industrial equipment for capital investment by customers in its key markets: electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, precision equipment, and automobiles and automotive parts.」

「We actively expanded sales, focusing on customers involved in semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, where demand related to the shift toward the Internet of Things was strong, and customers involved in automobiles and automotive components, where technology development for the adoption of ASVs (Advanced Safety Vehicles) is advancing.」

「We pursued broad-based sales activities, focusing on customers involved in semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, where business was strong due to demand related to the shift toward the Internet of Things across industries, as well as customers involved in automobiles and automotive components, where energy-saving and ASV (Advanced Safety Vehicle) technology development is continuing.」

「Going forward, our Group will continue pursuing growth by differentiating itself from other companies through high-value-added sales initiatives, using its superior proposal capabilities as an “FA Planner” to achieve sustained business growth.」

「Against a backdrop of solid capital investment demand for automation and labor saving even in Japan's sluggish manufacturing sector, we actively pursued broad-based sales of factory automation, control and industrial equipment, focusing not only on customers involved in domestic automobiles and automotive components and domestic and overseas smartphones and tablets, but also on customers involved in semiconductor manufacturing equipment, where signs of a recovery have emerged, and organic EL, whose practical application has begun.」

「The Company has also actively expanded sales of control equipment and industrial equipment, centered on FA equipment required for automation and labor-saving across manufacturing sites, both in Japan and overseas.」

「As technological innovation for the Internet of Things advances across domestic and overseas industries, we have continued to expand sales of the latest factory automation, control and industrial equipment, which are essential for automation and labor saving at production sites across industries.」

「We actively pursued sales, centered on factory automation and control equipment essential for introducing labor-saving and automated production facilities to reduce costs across domestic and overseas manufacturing industries facing continued labor-cost inflation, particularly among customers involved in digital consumer electronics, automobiles and automotive components in Japan and overseas.」