Strengthening Profitability Through Turbo-Molecular Pump Expansion and Overseas Hydraulic Equipment Development

「Based on the outlook obtained from major semiconductor manufacturing equipment makers, current demand levels are expected to continue for at least the next six months.」

「We also promoted the expansion of the recurring business by strengthening sales of turbomolecular pumps, the core products of the industrial machinery business, and expanding service sites, with the aim of growing in expanding markets, particularly the semiconductor market.」

「The company expanded turbo-molecular pump production capacity and promoted stronger sales and expansion of its recurring business in order to contribute to the manufacture of advanced semiconductors, including those driven by the generative AI sector.」

「In the industrial equipment business, we promoted stronger sales of turbomolecular pumps for manufacturing equipment and expanded after-sales services to contribute to advanced semiconductor manufacturing, including the generative AI field, through the supply of key components.」

「The company will expand sales of turbomolecular pumps in the semiconductor sector, where it holds the leading market share, while also expanding applications in solar-panel manufacturing equipment and glass coating.」

「Overseas sales of turbomolecular pumps for thin-film production equipment for energy-efficient construction glass, thin-film solar cells and other products increased as environmental awareness grew.」

「In the semiconductor manufacturing field, the Company aims to expand its business by developing monitoring technologies in addition to its core turbo-molecular pumps. In the xEV and energy fields, it will provide products that contribute to the manufacture of related components and the more efficient performance of high-precision measurement and inspection.」

「In hydraulic equipment, the company will strengthen its development and production structure at 2 locations in Japan and China, improve production efficiency, strengthen sales activities in Europe and the United States, and seek to expand the scale of the business.」

「While continuing to grow the business around turbo-molecular pumps, which are essential for semiconductor manufacturing expected to see sustained demand growth for applications including 5G (fifth-generation communications networks) and data centers, we will work to increase value added by improving and developing existing products such as industrial furnaces. At the same time, we aim to further improve profitability by increasing the proportion of the services business through measures such as opening new overseas service facilities.」

「The company will continue working to increase its market share by strengthening the turbomolecular pump product lineup, expand its overseas industrial furnace business for ceramic applications, develop the hydraulic equipment business globally, and strengthen new businesses.」

「Sales in this business remained weak overall, as substantial declines in turbo-molecular pumps and glass winders outweighed firm sales of hydraulic equipment.」

「Turbo-molecular pumps performed poorly as demand for semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing equipment remained sluggish. Glass winders also declined in China, where capital investment restraint was seen in the electrical and electronics markets. Hydraulic equipment declined in China due to the impact of economic stagnation, but increased slightly, supported by firm demand in Japan and other factors.」

「Turbo molecular pumps grew mainly on demand for coating equipment for thin-film solar cells and other applications in China, but sales declined as market conditions deteriorated for semiconductor manufacturing equipment in North America and FPD manufacturing equipment in South Korea. Industrial furnaces increased both in Japan and overseas, mainly against a backdrop of strong demand for tools for machine tools in Japan. Hydraulic equipment remained firm, supported by the expansion of China's forklift market and solid demand in Japan, North America and Europe.」

「Sales of turbomolecular pumps continued to grow in Japan, North America and China, mainly for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and coating equipment for thin-film solar cells and other products, while the services business also expanded, mainly in North America and China. Industrial furnaces increased overseas, mainly in Japan, against a backdrop of strong demand for tools for machine tools. Hydraulic equipment remained solid, supported by the expanding forklift market in China and firm demand in Japan, North America and Europe.」

「Turbo molecular pumps continued to grow strongly in Japan, North America and China, mainly for semiconductor and FPD manufacturing equipment. Hydraulic equipment also remained solid, supported by the continued expansion of China's forklift market and firm demand in Japan, North America and Europe.」

「① Expand the turbo-molecular pump lineup and the aftermarket business globally ② Expand the overseas hydraulic-equipment business and strengthen the earnings structure through production reform」