Efficiency Gains Through Manufacturing Equipment Upgrades and Production-Site Reorganization
First written in FY2016. 15 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group made ¥5,198 million in capital investments for the development of highly distinctive new products and cost reductions.」
The Company recorded ¥5,198 million in capital investments and progressed with renovations at the Itami and Atsugi plants and the installation of new nylon spinning equipment for carpets. The nylon spinning-related equipment is scheduled for completion in January 2027. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales in the Interior Business were ¥49,839 million, up 9.9% year on year. In terms of profit, although depreciation related to investment activities, logistics costs, and personnel expenses increased, segment profit was ¥1,427 million, up 31.3% year on year, due to higher sales volumes centered on vinyl flooring and wall coverings, the effects of manufacturing cost reductions, and progress in raising selling prices through list price revisions for some products.」
While depreciation and amortization expenses associated with investments under the previous medium-term management plan are being incurred, the effects of lower manufacturing costs are emerging, and the benefits of the investments are increasingly being reflected in business profit. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group made ¥5,153 million in capital investments for the development of highly distinctive new products and cost reductions.」
Capital investments totaled ¥5,153 million, and work progressed on renovating the Itami and Atsugi plants and installing new nylon spinning equipment for carpets. The nylon spinning equipment is scheduled for completion in January 2026. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「We will continue to pursue new product development at speed by leveraging the three major capital investments under the current medium-term management plan: the new No. 3 line at the Hiroka Higashi TOLI FLOOR plant, nylon spinning equipment for carpets, and a carpet tile recycling plant.」
The three major capital investments under the medium-term plan are being advanced to the stage of leveraging them for new product development. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「During the period, the company worked to improve profitability further by promoting the penetration of revised selling prices and focusing on establishing a stable supply structure and reducing manufacturing costs, including through the full-scale operation of the new No. 3 line at Koka TOLI Floor, expanded in-house production of nylon yarn for tile carpets, and a higher recycling rate through use of the tile carpet recycling plant.」
The company continues the manufacturing facility and cost-reduction measures identified from the previous quarter, including the full-scale operation of the new No. 3 line at Koka TOLI Floor. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「During the current fiscal year, we worked to establish the third sales price revision implemented in September 2022, while focusing on reducing manufacturing costs through the full-scale operation of the new No. 3 line at 広化東リフロア, expanded in-house production of nylon yarn for tile carpets, and improved recycling rates through the tile carpet recycling plant. We also worked to establish a stable supply system and improve profitability.」
In manufacturing facilities, the new No. 3 line at Koka TOLI Floor entered full-scale operation. Together with expanded in-house production of nylon yarn and use of the recycling plant, the company is working to ensure stable supply and reduce costs. - FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「The group invested ¥3,175 million in capital expenditure to develop highly distinctive new products and reduce costs.」
While continuing ¥3,175 million of investment, including renovations at the Itami and Atsugi plants and the installation of new carpet manufacturing equipment at the Shiga site, the SHINKA Plus ONE major capital investment plan was delayed by approximately one year overall, and the plan period was changed from 3 years to 4 years. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥897 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥34,040 million. This was mainly due to an increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries.」
Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥897 million from the end of the previous year due to an increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries, and investment in manufacturing facilities is continuing. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥431 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥33,573 million. This was mainly due to an increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries.」
Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥431 million from the end of the previous year due to an increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries, and investment in manufacturing facilities is continuing. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「The group invested ¥3,805 million in capital expenditure to develop highly distinctive new products and reduce costs. In the Product Business, it invested ¥3,760 million, mainly in renovating buildings, machinery and other equipment at the filing company’s Itami and Atsugi plants, and installing new carpet manufacturing equipment at the Shiga site to reduce environmental impact.」
The company increased capital expenditure to ¥3,805 million, including renovations at the Itami and Atsugi plants and the installation of new carpet manufacturing equipment at the Shiga site to reduce environmental impact. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥1,500 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥32,523 million. This was mainly due to an increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries.」
Construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries increased, and investment in manufacturing facilities is continuing. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Property, plant and equipment increased by ¥1,010 million from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year to ¥32,033 million. This was mainly due to an increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries.」
An increase in construction in progress related to capital investments by manufacturing subsidiaries was a factor behind the rise in property, plant and equipment, and the company continues to invest in manufacturing facilities. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The group invested ¥3,064 million in capital expenditure to develop highly distinctive new products and reduce costs. In the Product Business, it invested ¥2,940 million, mainly in equipment to bring nylon production in-house for proprietary product development and business continuity planning, and new carpet manufacturing equipment at the Shiga site to reduce environmental impact.」
Capital expenditure totaled ¥3,064 million, including the introduction and installation of manufacturing equipment to bring nylon production in-house, support business continuity planning and reduce environmental impact. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「The group invested ¥2,383 million in capital expenditure to enhance functionality by expanding manufacturing capacity and renewing existing facilities.」
The company made total capital investments of ¥2,383 million, including renovations at the Itami and Atsugi plants, new PVC product manufacturing equipment at Koka TOLI Floor, and the acquisition of a building in connection with RIC’s head office relocation. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The group invested ¥1,879 million in capital expenditure to enhance functionality by expanding manufacturing capacity and renewing existing facilities. In the Product Business, it invested ¥1,863 million, mainly in upgrading the core information system and renovating PVC tile manufacturing equipment at the filing company’s Atsugi Plant, and constructing carpet manufacturing equipment at Gifu TOLI Co., Ltd.」
The company made ¥1,879 million in capital investments, including an upgrade to the core information system, renovations at the Atsugi Plant, and construction of carpet manufacturing equipment at Gifu TOLI. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The group invested ¥2,400 million in capital expenditure to expand manufacturing capacity and improve efficiency by reorganizing production sites.」
The company invested ¥2,400 million, mainly in facilities at the Atsugi Plant, the Central Distribution Center and Shiga TOLI.