Developing New Core Businesses and Expanding Operations
First written in FY2016. 27 of 40 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
56 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year, revenue was ¥45,220 million, up ¥6,500 million from the previous period, as lifeline-related business, including water, gas and electricity, remained solid and automotive, semiconductor and communications-related business performed well.」
Building on lifeline-related business, the company captured growth in automotive, semiconductor and communications-related areas, resulting in full-year revenue of ¥45,220 million, up 16.8% from the previous period. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim accounting period, revenue was ¥19,079 million, up 7.6% year on year, as lifeline-related business, including water and gas, and semiconductor- and automotive-related business remained solid. Operating profit was ¥1,877 million, down 4.5% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥1,970 million, down 3.1%, and interim net profit was ¥1,359 million, down 0.1%, despite higher revenue, due to the smooth execution of major projects. Order intake was ¥25,652 million, up 7.5% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥34,756 million, up 18.3%.」
Revenue, order intake and the order backlog exceeded the year-earlier levels on lifeline, semiconductor and automotive-related business. Profit was below the year-earlier level, but the 18.3% increase in the order backlog indicates progress in expanding the business, including growth businesses. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥21,006 million, up ¥1,860 million from the previous period, as lifeline-related equipment renewal projects progressed smoothly and capital expenditure demand from semiconductor-related companies began to recover.」
Building on lifeline-related business, the company benefited from recovering demand from semiconductor-related companies, resulting in higher full-year revenue than in the previous period. Company-wide revenue was also ¥38,719 million, up 6.3%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the interim accounting period, revenue was ¥17,723 million, up 11.4% year on year, as lifeline-related business, including water and gas, remained solid and demand from the semiconductor industry, which had been sluggish in the previous period, began to recover. Order intake was ¥23,870 million, up 26.5% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥29,387 million, up 19.5%.」
In addition to lifeline-related business, demand from the semiconductor industry began to recover, lifting revenue, order intake and the order backlog above the year-earlier levels. The results indicate measurable progress in expanding growth businesses. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Control and Information Equipment Systems (PA and FA) segment, revenue was ¥19,145 million, up ¥2,531 million from the previous period, due to the smooth progress of lifeline-related equipment renewal projects and the completion of a major chemical plant project.」
Revenue increased across all segments, including growth areas such as lifeline, chemical plants, automotive and next-generation mobility, and scientific and industrial businesses. Company-wide revenue rose 14.1% from the previous period to ¥36,417 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥29,739 million, up 16.7% year on year, operating profit was ¥3,443 million, up 55.4%, ordinary profit was ¥3,496 million, up 54.2%, and quarterly net profit was ¥2,338 million, up 50.7%, as lifeline-related business, including water, gas and electricity, and the scientific and industrial business remained solid, while next-generation mobility development projects increased.」
In addition to solid lifeline and scientific and industrial businesses, increased next-generation mobility development projects lifted cumulative third-quarter revenue, operating profit, ordinary profit and quarterly net profit above the year-earlier levels. The results indicate measurable progress in expanding growth businesses. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥15,903 million, up 13.8% year on year, as lifeline-related business, including water and gas, and the scientific and industrial business remained solid, while next-generation mobility development projects in the automotive sector increased. Order intake was ¥18,866 million, up 3.2% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥24,592 million, up 10.2%.」
In addition to lifeline and scientific and industrial businesses, next-generation mobility development projects increased, lifting revenue, order intake and the order backlog above the year-earlier levels. The results indicate measurable progress in expanding growth businesses. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue was ¥6,849 million, up 22.9% year on year, due to solid lifeline-related business, including water and gas, an increase in next-generation mobility development projects in the automotive sector, and the completion of a major project for a chemical plant.」
In addition to existing businesses, increases in next-generation mobility development projects and the completion of a major chemical plant project lifted quarterly revenue 22.9% year on year. The results indicate measurable progress in expanding growth businesses. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「① Deepening existing businesses and expanding growth businesses Further strengthen our solution advantage with lifeline businesses and IA customers, and expand the business by integrating scientific and industrial solutions with IM solutions.」
The new plan sets out specific measures to expand existing core businesses and growth areas by leveraging our advantage with lifeline and IA customers and integrating scientific and industrial solutions with IM solutions. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third quarter, revenue was ¥25,476 million, up 7.2% year on year, operating profit was ¥2,216 million, up 25.4%, ordinary profit was ¥2,266 million, up 25.6%, and quarterly net profit was ¥1,550 million, up 62.4%, as projects progressed smoothly and the impact of delivery delays caused by the semiconductor shortage gradually eased.」
Revenue and profit exceeded the year-earlier levels as projects progressed smoothly and the impact of delivery delays eased. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥13,981 million, up 4.6% year on year, as capital expenditure demand from companies for research and development and quality inspection remained firm. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to higher personnel expenses and other costs amid rising prices, resulting in operating profit of ¥884 million, down 3.9% year on year, and ordinary profit of ¥932 million, down 2.4%. Quarterly net profit rose 67.5% to ¥630 million as extraordinary losses declined from the previous period. Order intake was ¥18,282 million, up 11.8% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥22,313 million, up 27.7%.」
Revenue, order intake and the order backlog exceeded the year-earlier levels on demand for research and development and quality inspection. Operating profit and ordinary profit declined due to higher personnel expenses and surging prices, resulting in mixed trends across the indicators. - FY2023-Q1Increase in orders and order backlog, decline in revenue and profitAnnual report
「During the cumulative first quarter, capital expenditure demand from companies for research and development and quality inspection remained firm. Order intake was ¥8,514 million, up 1.0% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥20,952 million, up 24.7%. Revenue, however, declined 8.9% to ¥5,574 million due to delivery issues caused by shortages of components and materials. Operating profit was ¥22 million, down 92.3% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥38 million, down 87.2%, and quarterly net profit was ¥18 million, down 91.1%, due to the decline in revenue and higher costs resulting from increased outsourcing expenses and surging raw material prices.」
Order intake and the order backlog increased on firm capital expenditure demand, while revenue declined due to delivery issues caused by component shortages. Profit fell sharply as outsourcing expenses and raw material prices also surged. - FY2022Increase in orders and order backlog, decline in revenueAnnual report
「Total 33,017.708 4.2 18,013.475 24.0」
Full-year order intake was ¥33,017 million, up 4.2% from the previous period, and the order backlog was ¥18,013 million, up 24.0%. Revenue, however, was ¥29,462 million, down 3.3%, indicating divergent trends in orders, the order backlog and revenue. - FY2022-Q3Increase in order backlog, decline in revenueAnnual report
「Orders remained solid, with order intake of ¥23,959 million, down 1.4% year on year, and an order backlog of ¥14,698 million, up 14.2%. Revenue, however, declined 4.0% year on year to ¥23,757 million due mainly to delivery delays caused by the global component shortage.」
Order intake declined 1.4% year on year, while the order backlog increased 14.2%. Delivery delays caused by the component shortage contributed to a 4.0% year-on-year decline in revenue, resulting in divergent trends in orders and sales. - FY2022-Q2Increase in orders, decline in revenueAnnual report
「As a result, during the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥13,371 million, down 1.3% year on year, although performance was generally solid despite the impact of delivery delays caused by the global component shortage. Continued demand for communications and semiconductor-related products, together with signs of recovery in analytical instruments for the scientific instrument industry, resulted in order intake of ¥16,353 million, up 6.8%, and an order backlog of ¥17,478 million, up 15.8%.」
Revenue declined 1.3% year on year, while demand for communications, semiconductors and scientific instruments lifted order intake 6.8% and the order backlog 15.8%. Orders and revenue showed divergent trends as indicators of business expansion. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the cumulative first quarter, revenue was ¥6,117 million, up 7.0% year on year, as lifeline-related business remained solid and semiconductor and communications-related business performed well. Operating profit was ¥293 million, up 84.2% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥300 million, up 61.5%, and quarterly net profit was ¥211 million, up 71.8%, reflecting the increase in revenue. Order intake was ¥8,430 million, up 9.9% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥16,808 million, up 10.1%.」
In addition to lifeline-related business, semiconductor and communications-related business performed well, lifting revenue, profit, order intake and the order backlog above the year-earlier levels. The results indicate measurable progress in business expansion. - FY2021Increase in orders, decline in revenueAnnual report
「Revenue ¥3,047.2 million (down ¥119.4 million, 3.8% year on year)」
Revenue declined 3.8% year on year, while full-year order intake rose 8.5% and the order backlog increased 9.0%. Orders and revenue showed divergent trends as indicators of business expansion. - FY2021-Q3Increase in orders, slight decline in revenueAnnual report
「Under these operating conditions, revenue was ¥24,752 million, down 0.3% year on year and in line with the plan, as solid performance in lifeline-related business, including electricity, gas and water, communications and semiconductors offset sluggish automotive-related business. Operating profit was ¥1,938 million, down 3.7% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥1,992 million, down 2.5%, and quarterly net profit was ¥1,378 million, down 2.4%, exceeding forecasts due mainly to lower sales-related expenses, including travel expenses, as the spread of COVID-19 imposed certain restrictions on sales activities. Order intake was ¥24,310 million, up 9.8% year on year, while the order backlog was ¥12,875 million, down 1.7%.」
Automotive-related business was sluggish, while lifeline, communications and semiconductor-related business remained solid. Revenue fell 0.3% year on year, order intake rose 9.8%, and the order backlog declined 1.7%, indicating divergent trends in sales and orders. - FY2021-Q2Decline in revenue, flat ordersAnnual report
「As a result, during the cumulative second quarter, revenue was ¥13,543 million, down 8.9% year on year. Lifeline-related business, our core business, remained solid, but automotive-related business was sluggish. In terms of orders, overall capital expenditure demand declined as COVID-19 infections spread, while continued demand for semiconductors and communications resulted in order intake of ¥15,319 million, up 0.1% year on year and essentially unchanged from the previous period.」
Lifeline-related business remained solid, but sluggish automotive-related business and lower capital expenditure demand resulted in an 8.9% year-on-year decline in revenue. Supported by semiconductor and communications demand, order intake rose 0.1% year on year, essentially unchanged from the previous period. - FY2021-Q1Decline in earnings and ordersAnnual report
「Based on the three-year medium-term management plan, INNOVATION＆GROWTH2022, covering fiscal 2020 through fiscal 2022, we pursued four basic strategies: becoming No. 1 in measurement, control and analytical solutions; clarifying target markets and strengthening marketing; building Only One Solution; and strengthening our management foundation. As a result, during the cumulative first quarter, revenue was ¥5,718 million, down 8.6% year on year, despite steady performance in our core gas and water-related business, as automotive-related sales were sluggish. Operating profit was ¥159 million, down 44.8% year on year, ordinary profit was ¥186 million, down 37.2%, and quarterly net profit was ¥123 million, down 38.6%, reflecting the decline in revenue. In terms of orders, order intake was ¥7,668 million, down 8.2% year on year, and the order backlog was ¥15,268 million, down 14.7%, due mainly to the impact of reduced capital expenditure budgets at customer companies.」
While the policy of pursuing IG2022 remains in place, revenue, profit, order intake and the order backlog were below the year-earlier levels due to sluggish automotive-related demand and reduced capital expenditure budgets at customer companies. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Orders received amounted to ¥22,143 million (down 8.2% year on year), while the order backlog amounted to ¥13,104 million (up 4.4%).」
Orders received declined year on year, while the order backlog increased 4.4%. Progress in business expansion was mixed depending on the field and metric. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative second-quarter period, the company reported higher net sales and profit year on year, despite somewhat weak performance in the analytical instruments field, as the control and information equipment systems and industrial equipment and other fields performed well. Net sales amounted to ¥14,860 million (up 12.0% year on year), driven by large projects such as facility renewals at water treatment plants in the Kanto region, as well as growth in semiconductor- and chemical-related businesses.」
In addition to large-scale facility renewals at water treatment plants, semiconductor- and chemical-related businesses grew, resulting in first-half net sales up 12.0% year on year and higher profit. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative first-quarter period, the company reported higher net sales and profit year on year, despite somewhat weak performance in the industrial equipment and other fields, as the control and information equipment systems and measuring instruments fields performed well. Net sales amounted to ¥6,254 million (up 12.0% year on year), supported by firm performance in the core electricity, gas and water-related businesses and strong performance in the oil, chemicals and semiconductor-related sectors. Operating profit amounted to ¥288 million (up 426.5%), ordinary profit to ¥296 million (up 269.7%) and quarterly net profit to ¥200 million (up 294.2%), reflecting the increase in net sales and higher productivity in project management, among other factors. Orders received amounted to ¥8,356 million (up 17.7%), while the order backlog remained firm at ¥17.9 billion (up 3.8%).」
In addition to the core businesses, the oil, chemicals and semiconductor-related sectors performed well, and net sales, profit, orders received and the order backlog all exceeded the previous year. This shows quantified progress in expanding the business, including new fields. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Control and Information Equipment Systems (PA and FA) segment, net sales amounted to ¥18,064 million (up 26.3% year on year), driven by facility renewals at water treatment plants and LNG terminals, major scheduled repairs at oil and chemical plants, and capital investment by semiconductor manufacturers. In the Measuring Instruments segment (measuring instruments and measurement systems), telecommunications equipment for major telecommunications carriers grew, resulting in net sales of ¥4,313 million (up 8.2%). In the Analytical Instruments segment (laboratory analyzers), the food and pharmaceutical industries remained solid, resulting in net sales of ¥7,612 million (up 12.6%). In the Industrial Equipment and Other segment, R&D testing equipment for automotive manufacturers entered a recovery trend, resulting in net sales of ¥3,138 million (up 41.7%).」
Net sales increased in multiple growth fields, including social infrastructure, semiconductors, telecommunications, food and pharmaceuticals, and automotive, demonstrating concrete progress in expanding the business, including new fields. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「During the cumulative third-quarter period, the company’s operating results benefited from steady performance in lifeline-related businesses (electricity, gas and water) and increased capital investment and R&D investment in the semiconductor, telecommunications and automotive-related industries. Net sales amounted to ¥27,296 million (up 24.4% year on year). In terms of earnings, operating profit amounted to ¥2,055 million (up 55.7%), ordinary profit to ¥2,101 million (up 54.8%) and quarterly net profit to ¥1,444 million (up 56.3%), reflecting the increase in net sales and higher productivity in project management, among other factors.」
The company captured increased investment in semiconductors, telecommunications and automotive-related businesses on a foundation of lifeline-related businesses, and net sales and profit significantly exceeded the previous year. Orders received increased 1.1% year on year, while the order backlog declined 3.3%, indicating a decrease in the order backlog. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the “Industrial Equipment and Other” field, automotive-related business expanded, resulting in orders received of ¥16,521 million (up 10.6% year on year) and an order backlog of ¥18,981 million (up 28.2%).」
Automotive-related business expanded in the industrial equipment and other fields, and orders received and the order backlog exceeded the previous year. This shows measurable progress in expanding the business, including new fields. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Net sales amounted to ¥5,585 million (up 11.9% year on year), as the core businesses of electricity, gas and water remained firm and the oil, chemicals and automotive-related sectors performed well. On the earnings side, operating profit amounted to ¥54 million (up 12.5%), ordinary profit to ¥80 million (up 19.9%) and quarterly net profit to ¥50 million (up 26.7%), reflecting the increase in net sales. Orders received amounted to ¥7.1 billion (down 3.2%), while the order backlog reached a record high of ¥17,240 million (up 28.6%).」
In addition to the core businesses, the oil, chemicals and automotive-related sectors performed well, and net sales and profit exceeded the previous year. Orders received declined, while the order backlog reached a record high, up 28.6% year on year, indicating progress in expanding the business, including new fields. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in the first year of the Medium-Term Management Plan “CD2019,” we pursued the basic strategies of “expanding core businesses,” “strengthening the R&D business” and “developing our own solutions” to improve earnings. As a result, orders received amounted to ¥31,931 million (up 9.3% year on year), while the order backlog amounted to ¥15,726 million (up 42.2%).」
In the first year of CD2019, implementation of the basic strategies resulted in orders received up 9.3% year on year and the order backlog up 42.2%. Net sales, however, declined 4.9%, with progress reflected in orders received and the order backlog. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「With engineering solutions as our core strength, we pursued proactive sales activities targeting private-sector companies in semiconductors, telecommunications and automotive-related businesses, in addition to facility renewals for social infrastructure. As a result, during the cumulative third-quarter period, orders received amounted to ¥23,850 million (up 0.7% year on year), supported by steady performance in the “Control and Information Equipment Systems” field and a recovery in the “Industrial Equipment and Other” field. Net sales amounted to ¥21,936 million (down 5.8%), as strong performance in the “Measuring Instruments” field was offset by weak performance in “Industrial Equipment and Other.”」
The company continued sales activities in private-sector fields centered on engineering solutions, and orders received increased 0.7% year on year. Net sales, however, declined 5.8% year on year due to weak performance in the industrial equipment and other fields, so progress was mixed by field. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for telecommunications and semiconductor products increased, and net sales for this product amounted to ¥1,980 million (up 15.1% year on year).」
Demand for measuring instruments for telecommunications and semiconductors increased, resulting in net sales up 15.1% year on year. This shows measurable progress in expanding new and growth fields. Overall orders received and net sales, however, declined due to a decrease in large projects. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in addition to facility renewals for key demand sources such as water supply, city gas and electric power, we pursued proactive sales activities targeting private-sector companies in semiconductors, automotive-related businesses, telecommunications, food and pharmaceuticals.」
The company reconfirmed its previous policy of expanding sales activities beyond social infrastructure into private-sector fields such as semiconductors, automotive, telecommunications, food and pharmaceuticals. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will capture R&D investment in the automotive and semiconductor sectors driven by AI and IoT, and pursue our own solutions, including expanding added value through software development that leverages our expertise in measurement, control and analysis.」
The company has reorganized its policy of capturing automotive and semiconductor R&D demand and expanding added value through software development as measures under CD2019. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, we pursued proactive sales activities to capture demand for facility renewals and R&D from both the public and private sectors. As a result, during the cumulative third-quarter period, orders received amounted to ¥23,686 million (up 8.7% year on year) and net sales amounted to ¥23,277 million (up 13.3%), as demand related to lifelines such as water, electricity and gas remained firm and the semiconductor, petrochemical, food and pharmaceutical industries performed well.」
As a result of sales activities aimed at capturing demand for facility renewals and R&D, the semiconductor, petrochemical, food and pharmaceutical industries performed well, and orders received and net sales exceeded the previous year. This shows measurable progress in developing new core businesses and expanding operations. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, during the cumulative second-quarter period, orders received amounted to ¥16,098 million (up 9.7% year on year), as demand related to lifelines such as water, electricity and gas remained firm and the private-sector businesses, including semiconductors and petrochemicals, performed well.」
Private-sector fields such as semiconductors and petrochemicals performed well, and orders received increased 9.7% year on year. This is presented as measurable progress toward expanding businesses in new and growth fields. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these conditions, in addition to our traditional fields of water supply, electric power and city gas, we pursued sales activities in the semiconductor and automotive sectors using our proprietary engineering solutions as a key strength, and worked to secure orders and earnings.」
The company reconfirmed its previous policy of expanding sales activities into the semiconductor and automotive sectors in addition to its traditional fields, with the aim of securing orders and earnings. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will invest resources in growth and new fields, develop them into new core businesses and expand operations.」
The company has indicated a policy of using resource investment in growth and new fields to develop new core businesses separate from its existing businesses.