Improving quality and manufacturing with the future in mind
First written in FY2017-Q1. 8 of 13 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: 2026-11-12.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2021: 1 of 10 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Among the newly launched products, we began selling 3 models in the MasterSeries, the flagship line of upright pianos for overseas markets. We developed them anew from the basic design stage in pursuit of quality and tone suited to upright pianos for overseas markets.」
The quality and manufacturing policy has taken concrete form in the launch of 3 MasterSeries models, the flagship upright pianos for overseas markets. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We are developing upright pianos for overseas markets. In addition to our distinctive tone, traditionally warm and rich in color, we have newly developed everything from the basic design and cabinet design through to the hammers in pursuit of greater depth and power in the lower register and clear, open resonance in the upper register.」
The quality and manufacturing policy has taken concrete form in the new development of upright pianos for overseas markets, covering the basic design, cabinet and hammers, and in a plan to launch them during fiscal 2025. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「At a meeting of the Board of Directors held on 12 November 2024, the company resolved that its consolidated subsidiary PT. Kawai Indonesia would acquire fixed assets for the construction of a new plant.」
The Board of Directors resolved to construct a new plant to expand PT. Kawai Indonesia's electronic piano production capacity. The total investment is approximately ¥4.0 billion, the site is approximately 50,000 square meters, the building is approximately 22,000 square meters, and completion is scheduled for fiscal 2026. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of our product strategy, we launched the compact GX-1LE model in the GX Series of grand pianos as a limited-edition product in July this year.」
The compact GX-1LE model in the GX Series was launched as a limited-edition product in July, bringing a new product to market. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, in June we launched the GL-10SE grand piano to mark the 40th anniversary of the completion of the Ryuyo Factory, our main plant. The GL-10SE is a high-specification piano equipped with features used in higher-end models, delivering expansive resonance that surpasses its class and a touch that offers excellent playability.」
The company developed the GL-10SE grand piano as a model commemorating the 40th anniversary of the completion of the Ryuyo Factory and brought the product to market with its launch in June. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「In particular, over the 3 years from 2019, we focused on strengthening the development of hybrid products and digital pianos that pursue touch and sound, and reviewed our organization so that production plants could have planning and development functions and develop products aligned with market needs.」
The company continues its 3-year initiatives to deepen production capabilities and product capabilities, including the development of hybrid products and digital pianos and the addition of planning and development functions at production plants. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For pianos, we will globally expand the production of instruments worthy of a 100-year brand, centered on the Ryuyo Factory, our main plant, by passing KAWAI's unique technologies developed over many years on to the next generation. We will also reform and expand the production capacity of the strong-selling Shigeru Kawai line, while pursuing strategic cost management and optimized production through the introduction of a new production system.」
The quality and manufacturing policy has taken concrete form in the transfer of technology centered on the Ryuyo Factory, reform and capacity expansion of the Shigeru Kawai production line, and cost management using a new production system. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「To mark its 90th anniversary, the company developed a new crystal grand piano and exhibited it at Milan Design Week 2018, one of the world's largest design events, held in Milan, Italy, communicating the richness and appeal of spaces featuring pianos and music as part of its branding efforts.」
The company developed a new crystal grand piano to mark its 90th anniversary and proceeded to exhibit it at a design event in Milan. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Improving quality and manufacturing with the future in mind」
The company continues to pursue a manufacturing policy focused on improving quality and preparing for the future. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Improving quality and manufacturing with the future in mind」
The company continues to pursue a manufacturing policy focused on improving quality and preparing for the future. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Improving quality and manufacturing with the future in mind」
As one of the key measures to strengthen the earnings base, the company describes its initiatives in quality and manufacturing.