Production capacity expansion through new plants in Tokyo and Niigata and overseas facilities
First written in FY2016. 15 of 19 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AchievedAnnual report
「A new tennis racket factory was added at Nagaoka, a major production base, in the fiscal year ending March 2026.」
The previously planned new tennis racket factory in Nagaoka was completed and began operations in the fiscal year ending March 2026, completing another stage in the development of the capacity expansion framework. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「New tennis racket factory 6,050 2,368 Internal funds and borrowings 2023.11 2025.06」
The new tennis racket factory is proceeding under a construction plan with a total planned investment of ¥6,050 million, construction beginning in November 2023 and completion scheduled for June 2025. Construction of a new badminton factory in Toyama Prefecture is also planned. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Operations at the “Yonex Performance Innovation Center” began in July 2024.」
The new research and development facility planned in the previous fiscal year entered the operating phase in July 2024. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「New research and development facility: ¥4,554 million; construction started 2023.4, completion 2024.7. New tennis racket factory: ¥6,050 million; construction started 2023.11, completion 2025.6.」
Progressed to construction plans specifying the investment amount, start date and scheduled completion date for the new research and development facility and the new tennis racket factory. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result of investing activities, funds used amounted to ¥1,801 million, up 22.7% year on year. Major expenditures comprised ¥1,468 million for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment and ¥340 million for the acquisition of intangible assets.」
Made investments including ¥1,468 million in property, plant and equipment and ¥340 million in intangible assets, advancing investment in facilities and the operating infrastructure. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「By acquiring shares in the company, we will inherit the technology cultivated over many years within the Bridgestone Group and combine it with our manufacturing capabilities, enabling us to continue providing high-quality tennis balls to customers worldwide.」
The acquisition of a tennis-ball manufacturer expanded the production capacity for tennis products, including at overseas locations. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In terms of earnings, in addition to higher gross profit from increased revenue, the recovery and improvement in factory utilization led to a substantial improvement in the gross profit margin and a significant increase in profit year on year.」
As demand recovered, factory operations recovered and improved, and the restoration and improvement of domestic production capacity was reflected in improved profit margins. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the third quarter, operations at our own factories recovered to approximately the previous year’s level.」
Following production adjustments in response to lower demand, operations at our domestic factories recovered to approximately the previous year’s level, and the production system was restored. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「To address rapid technological innovation and intensifying sales competition, the group made capital investments of ¥1,615 million, primarily in the sporting goods business.」
Made ¥1,615 million in capital investments, primarily in the sporting goods business, to improve production and quality and establish a capacity expansion framework. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sporting goods business, we made capital investments of ¥1,926 million, primarily to improve production efficiency for badminton-, tennis- and golf-related products and establish a capacity expansion framework.」
Invested ¥1,926 million in improving production efficiency and establishing a capacity expansion framework, advancing the previous factory development policy through specific investments. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Through this transaction, we will combine the manufacturing capabilities of both companies, further enhance our group’s product development capabilities, and continue working to establish the world’s leading manufacturing platform for racket sports.」
Through transactions with 東洋造機, we began specific initiatives to establish the world’s leading manufacturing platform for racket sports. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In the sporting goods business, we made capital investments of ¥1,268.510 million, primarily to improve production efficiency for badminton-, tennis- and golf-related products and establish a capacity expansion framework.」
Invested ¥1,268.51 million in improving production efficiency and establishing a capacity expansion framework, while advancing the development of factories and production facilities. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Higher manufacturing costs following the start-up of a new plant in Japan」
The new plant in Japan is in operation, and its impact continues to be reflected in higher manufacturing costs. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Higher manufacturing costs following the start-up of a new plant in Japan」
The new plant in Japan entered the operating stage, moving beyond the previous plan to establish additional production capacity. The Indian manufacturing subsidiary also began production in April of that year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In India, where the market is expanding, local production began at a manufacturing subsidiary established in May 2016.」
The previous policy of securing overseas production sites and increasing production capacity progressed concretely with the start of local production in India. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To respond promptly to customer needs worldwide, we brought a new plant at the Tokyo plant into operation and began construction of a new plant at the Niigata Production Headquarters. We also plan to secure overseas production sites and establish a structure for increasing production.」
The company described increased production capacity through the operation of a new plant at the Tokyo plant, the start of construction of a new plant at the Niigata Production Headquarters and the securing of overseas production sites. The facilities plan scheduled completion of the racket production plant at the Niigata Production Headquarters for September 2016.