In-House Product Development and Expansion
First written in FY2017-Q1. 20 of 33 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q3. Latest entry: FY2026.
29 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, as part of its efforts to achieve further growth, the company decided to build a new research and development facility, the “Innovation Center.”」
As a measure for the development and expansion of proprietary products, the company is proceeding with the construction of a new research and development facility to strengthen its product development capabilities and ability to build production systems. - 2026-06-16AdvancedResults presentation
「空調分野でのシェアを維持・拡大することはもとより、開発機能の一層の強化を図り、新たな収益の柱となる新製品の開発に注力しております。」
空調分野のシェア拡大に加え、開発機能の強化と新たな収益の柱となる製品開発を重点化している。 - FY2026-H1Slight decline in first-half revenue for the proprietary products businessAnnual report
「Although sales of the core products insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained resilient against a backdrop of steady room air-conditioner shipments, there was a pullback following front-loaded demand ahead of price revisions in the previous year and higher sales in northern Japan, where demand for air conditioning was growing. Overseas sales by consolidated subsidiary PATLITE Corporation increased. As a result, revenue was ¥4,292.4 million, down 0.2% year on year.」
Sales of core products remained resilient and PATLITE’s overseas sales increased, but the proprietary products business recorded a 0.2% year-on-year decline in revenue due to a pullback following front-loaded demand in the previous year and other factors. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company is working to uncover new demand by continuing to improve insulated copper tubing and air-conditioning piping covers, which are widely recognized in the industry as core products under the “Inaba Denko” brand, and by rebranding fire-rated penetration materials as “Taika X/Taika X” to expand market recognition.」
As measures for the development and expansion of proprietary products, the company is moving forward with improvements to existing core products, the rebranding of fire-rated penetration materials, and efforts to expand market recognition. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The proprietary products business revised prices for air-conditioning-related components against a backdrop of higher raw-material, manufacturing and logistics costs. In addition, sales of the core products insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained strong as room air-conditioner shipments increased. Revenue was therefore ¥4,305 million, up 20.6% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of price revisions for air-conditioning-related components and higher room air-conditioner shipments, sales of insulated copper tubing, the Slim Duct series and other products were strong, resulting in a 20.6% year-on-year increase in revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「As a pillar of its medium- to long-term management strategy, the group has identified the “development and expansion of proprietary products.” Its development divisions and other units at the company and its affiliates are focusing on new product development, while working to expand product variations, improve functions and quality, and improve products and manufacturing processes to reduce costs. Total research and development expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥1,028 million, almost all of which related to the proprietary products business.」
For the development and expansion of proprietary products, the company continued developing new products and improving existing products, recording full-year research and development expenses of ¥1,028 million. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for air-conditioning-related components stagnated as room air-conditioner shipments declined, while sales of the core products insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained sluggish. In addition, revenue at the consolidated subsidiary PATLITE Corporation declined as overseas capital investment demand weakened. Revenue was therefore ¥5,184.9 million, down 0.3% year on year.」
Revenue in the proprietary products business declined 0.3% year on year, but the decline narrowed from the 2.0% decline in FY2024-Q2. Sluggish sales of insulated copper tubing and the Slim Duct series and lower PATLITE revenue continued. - FY2024-Q2Narrower revenue decline in the proprietary products businessAnnual report
「Demand for air-conditioning-related components stagnated as room air-conditioner shipments declined, while sales of the core products insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained sluggish. In addition, revenue at the consolidated subsidiary PATLITE Corporation declined as overseas capital investment demand weakened. Revenue was therefore ¥3,565.3 million, down 2.0% year on year.」
Revenue in the proprietary products business declined 2.0% year on year, but the decline narrowed from the 4.8% decline in the previous quarter. Sluggish sales of insulated copper tubing and the Slim Duct series and lower PATLITE revenue continued. - FY2024-Q1Sales in the proprietary products business declinedAnnual report
「Demand for air-conditioning-related components stagnated as room air-conditioner shipments declined, while sales of the core products insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained sluggish. In addition, revenue at the consolidated subsidiary PATLITE Corporation declined as overseas capital investment demand weakened. Revenue was therefore ¥1,884.4 million, down 4.8% year on year.」
Stagnant demand for air-conditioning-related components due to lower room air-conditioner shipments and lower PATLITE revenue due to weaker overseas capital investment demand resulted in a 4.8% year-on-year decline in revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for air-conditioning-related components stagnated as room air-conditioner shipments stalled, and there was a pullback following the front-loaded demand ahead of product price revisions in the previous fiscal year. However, the company continued revising prices across a broad range of products in response to soaring raw-material costs, and sales of insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained resilient due in part to deliveries for large-scale projects in the Tokyo and Kinki regions. Revenue was therefore ¥5,202.9 million, up 9.6% year on year.」
Despite stagnant demand and a pullback following price revisions, continued price revisions across a broad range of products and deliveries for large-scale projects in the Tokyo, Kinki and other regions resulted in a 9.6% year-on-year increase in revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for air-conditioning-related components stagnated as room air-conditioner shipments stalled, and there was a pullback following the front-loaded demand ahead of product price revisions in the previous fiscal year. However, the company continued revising prices across a broad range of products in response to soaring raw-material costs, and sales of insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained resilient due in part to deliveries for large-scale projects, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Revenue was therefore ¥3,638.2 million, up 9.1% year on year.」
Despite stagnant demand for air-conditioning-related components and a pullback following price revisions, continued price revisions across a broad range of products and deliveries for large-scale projects resulted in a 9.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The company revised prices across a broad range of products in response to soaring raw-material costs. Although room air-conditioner shipments stalled, sales of insulated copper tubing and the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” remained resilient due in part to deliveries for large-scale projects, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Revenue was therefore ¥1,980.4 million, up 14.1% year on year.」
Despite sluggish room air-conditioner shipments, continued price revisions across a broad range of products and deliveries for large-scale projects, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area, resulted in a 14.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Although room air-conditioner shipments stalled, demand for high-function air conditioners driven by growing ventilation needs remained firm. In addition, deliveries were made for projects including the installation of air conditioning in school gymnasiums as part of the government’s heatstroke-prevention measures. Sales of the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” and other products consequently remained solid, while the company revised prices across a broad range of products in response to soaring raw-material costs. Revenue was ¥6,127.1 million, up 13.2% year on year.」
In addition to demand for high-function air conditioners and deliveries to school gymnasiums, price revisions across a broad range of products resulted in a 13.2% year-on-year increase in full-year revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Although room air-conditioner shipments stalled, demand for high-function air conditioners driven by growing ventilation needs remained firm. In addition, deliveries were made for projects including the installation of air conditioning in school gymnasiums as part of the government’s heatstroke-prevention measures. Sales of the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” and other products consequently remained solid, while the company revised prices for insulated copper tubing and the Slim Duct series in response to soaring raw-material costs. Revenue was ¥4,745.8 million, up 13.2% year on year.」
Demand for high-function air conditioners, air-conditioning installation projects for school gymnasiums, sales of the Slim Duct series and other products, and price revisions for insulated copper tubing and the Slim Duct series resulted in a 13.2% year-on-year increase in cumulative third-quarter revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although room air-conditioner shipments stalled in the second quarter, demand for high-function air conditioners driven by growing ventilation needs remained firm. In addition, deliveries were made for projects including the installation of air conditioning in school gymnasiums as part of the government’s heatstroke-prevention measures. As a result, sales of the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” and other products remained solid, and the company revised prices for insulated copper tubing in response to soaring copper prices. Revenue was therefore ¥3,333.7 million, up 14.1% year on year.」
Despite sluggish room air-conditioner shipments, demand for high-function air conditioners, air-conditioning installation projects for school gymnasiums, strong sales of the Slim Duct series, and price revisions for insulated copper tubing resulted in a 14.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” and other products remained strong against a backdrop of steady room air-conditioner shipments. In addition, the company revised prices for insulated copper tubing in response to soaring copper prices. As a result, revenue was ¥1,736.1 million, up 15.3% year on year.」
Strong sales of the Slim Duct series and other products and price revisions for insulated copper tubing resulted in a 15.3% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2021Full-year revenue decline in the proprietary products businessAnnual report
「Although sales of the air-conditioning piping covers known as the “Slim Duct series” and other products remained resilient against a backdrop of steady room air-conditioner shipments, sales of insulated copper tubing fell sharply due in part to the pullback following the government-led installation of air conditioning in schools to combat heatstroke. As a result, revenue was ¥5,412.1 million, down 10.6% year on year.」
Although room air conditioners and the Slim Duct series remained resilient, sales of insulated copper tubing declined due in part to the pullback following the introduction of air conditioning in schools, resulting in a 10.6% year-on-year decline in full-year revenue for the proprietary products business. - FY2021-Q3Continued decline in sales in the proprietary products businessAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, sales of the Slim Duct Series and other air-conditioning pipe covers remained firm against a backdrop of steady room air conditioner shipments. However, a significant decline in sales of insulated copper tubing due to the reactionary drop following the government’s school air-conditioning initiative, among other factors, brought sales to ¥41,927 million, down 13.0% year on year.」
Room air conditioners and the Slim Duct series remained resilient, but sales of insulated copper tubing fell sharply due in part to the pullback following the introduction of air conditioning in schools, resulting in a 13.0% year-on-year decline in cumulative third-quarter sales for the proprietary products business. - FY2021-Q2Continued decline in sales in the proprietary products businessAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, sales of the Slim Duct Series and other air-conditioning pipe covers remained firm against a backdrop of steady room air conditioner shipments. However, a significant decline in sales of insulated copper tubing due to the reactionary drop following the government’s school air-conditioning initiative, among other factors, brought sales to ¥29,222 million, down 17.7% year on year.」
Sales of insulated copper tubing continued to decline due to the reactionary drop following the school air-conditioning initiative, resulting in a 17.7% year-on-year decline in cumulative second-quarter sales in the proprietary products business. - FY2021-Q1Sales in the proprietary products business declinedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, sales of the Slim Duct Series and other air-conditioning pipe covers remained firm against a backdrop of steady room air conditioner shipments. However, a significant decline in sales of insulated copper tubing due to the reactionary drop following the government’s school air-conditioning initiative brought sales to ¥15,059 million, down 18.2% year on year.」
While the policy of continuing the priority measures remains unchanged, sales of insulated copper tubing declined significantly due to the reactionary drop following the school air-conditioning initiative, resulting in an 18.2% year-on-year decline in the proprietary products business. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, the expansion of school air-conditioning installations in response to the government’s heatstroke-prevention measures led to a significant increase in sales of insulated copper tubing, while sales of the Slim Duct Series and other air-conditioning pipe covers also increased, bringing sales to ¥48,176 million, up 9.2% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of expanded school air-conditioning installations, sales of insulated copper tubing and the Slim Duct Series increased, resulting in a 9.2% year-on-year increase in cumulative third-quarter sales in the proprietary products business. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, the expansion of school air-conditioning installations in response to the government’s heatstroke-prevention measures led to a significant increase in sales of insulated copper tubing, while sales of the Slim Duct Series and other air-conditioning pipe covers also increased, bringing sales to ¥35,514 million, up 16.7% year on year.」
Against a backdrop of expanded school air-conditioning installations, sales of insulated copper tubing and the Slim Duct Series increased, resulting in a 16.7% year-on-year increase in cumulative second-quarter sales in the proprietary products business. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, the expansion of school air-conditioning installations in response to the government’s heatstroke-prevention measures led to a significant increase in sales of insulated copper tubing and higher sales of auxiliary materials. Combined with increased sales of the Slim Duct Series and other products against a backdrop of higher room air conditioner shipments, this brought sales to ¥18,417 million, up 22.4% year on year.」
Expanded school air-conditioning installations and higher sales of auxiliary materials and the Slim Duct Series drove a 22.4% year-on-year increase in first-quarter sales in the proprietary products business. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, sales of the Slim Duct Series, an air-conditioning pipe cover, and auxiliary materials increased against a backdrop of higher room air conditioner shipments, while higher sales of insulated copper tubing, due to price increases associated with rising copper prices, among other factors, brought sales to ¥57,061 million, up 4.9% year on year.」
The Company discloses full-year sales in the proprietary products business and the year-on-year increase. It also reports the development of new products, including a flexible flat corner, twin-type products, fire-resistant boxes and diffused-beam warning lights. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「By steadily implementing the priority measures set out in the medium-term management plan, including the development and expansion of proprietary products, and improving earnings power and achieving sustainable growth, we will strive to further secure and enhance corporate value and, in turn, the common interests of our shareholders.」
The Company continues to position the development and expansion of proprietary products as a priority measure in its medium-term management plan. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, sales of the Slim Duct Series, an air-conditioning pipe cover, and auxiliary materials increased against a backdrop of higher room air conditioner shipments, while higher sales of insulated copper tubing, due to price increases associated with rising copper prices, among other factors, brought sales to ¥30,444 million, up 4.1% year on year.」
The Company reports specific progress, including higher sales of the Slim Duct Series, auxiliary materials and insulated copper tubing, with sales in the proprietary products business up 4.1% year on year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the proprietary products business, sales of the Slim Duct Series, an air-conditioning pipe cover, increased against a backdrop of higher room air conditioner shipments, while higher sales of insulated copper tubing, due to price increases associated with rising copper prices, among other factors, brought sales to ¥15,049 million, up 4.7% year on year.」
The Company reports specific progress in the proprietary products business, including higher sales of the Slim Duct Series and insulated copper tubing, with sales up 4.7% year on year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Against a backdrop of increased shipments of room air conditioners, sales of the Slim Duct Series, an air-conditioning pipe cover, increased. In addition, higher sales of insulated copper tubing, resulting from price increases associated with rising copper prices, among other factors, brought consolidated net sales to ¥42,404 million, up 8.1% year on year.」
The Company provides specific evidence of sales growth in the Slim Duct Series and higher sales of insulated copper tubing, with sales in the proprietary products business up 8.1% year on year. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「By steadily implementing the priority measures set out in the medium-term management plan, including the development and expansion of proprietary products, and improving earnings power and achieving sustainable growth, we will strive to further secure and enhance corporate value and, in turn, the common interests of our shareholders.」
The Company continues to position the development and expansion of proprietary products as a priority measure in its medium-term management plan. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「By steadily implementing the priority measures set out in the medium-term management plan, including the development and expansion of proprietary products, and improving earnings power and achieving sustainable growth, we will strive to further secure and enhance corporate value and, in turn, the common interests of our shareholders.」
The Company continues to position the development and expansion of proprietary products as a priority measure in its medium-term management plan. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「By steadily implementing the priority measures set out in the medium-term management plan, including the development and expansion of proprietary products, and improving earnings power and achieving sustainable growth, we will strive to further secure and enhance corporate value and, in turn, the common interests of our shareholders.」
The Company continues to position the development and expansion of proprietary products as a priority measure in its medium-term management plan. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「By steadily implementing the priority measures set out in the medium-term management plan, including the development and expansion of proprietary products, and improving earnings power and achieving sustainable growth, we will strive to further secure and enhance corporate value and, in turn, the common interests of our shareholders.」
The Company continues to position the development and expansion of proprietary products as a priority measure in its medium-term management plan. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「We will steadily implement the priority measures set out in the medium-term management plan, including the development and expansion of proprietary products, to improve earnings power and achieve sustainable growth.」
The development and expansion of proprietary products is positioned as a priority measure in the medium-term management plan and as a means of improving earnings power and achieving sustainable growth. During the quarter, sales of the Slim Duct Series increased, while sales of insulated copper tubing were sluggish due to lower selling prices associated with the decline in copper prices, among other factors.