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Zaoh Company (9986) · InitiativeRevenue declined due to intensifying competition for household extractors and delays in introducing new models

Expanding the business by broadening the range of OEM original products and accessories

First written in FY2016. 10 of 31 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseOtherFY2019-Q1 – FY2020-Q3AdvancedFY2021 – FY2023OtherFY2024-Q1 – FY20262016: 120162017: 120172018: 320182019: 320192020: 420202021: 420212022: 420222023: 420232024: 320242025: 120252026: 32026
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  1. FY2026Revenue declined due to intensifying competition for household extractors and delays in introducing new modelsAnnual report

    「In proposing original products supplied on an OEM basis (wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights), we worked to expand our market share by adding various items, including high-pressure washers and steam cleaners, while expanding new sales channels in the consumer market, including the internet and home-improvement stores. However, sales of household rinsers declined because market share contracted following the entry of competitors and the introduction of new models was delayed.」

    While continuing to expand the range of OEM products and sales channels, household rinsers generated lower revenue as market share contracted following the entry of competitors and the introduction of new models was delayed. Washing equipment-related sales were ¥3,839 million, down 4.5% year on year.
  2. FY2025Full-year revenue decline due to demand for household rinsers passing its peakAnnual report

    「In proposing original products supplied on an OEM basis (wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights), we worked to expand our market share by adding various items, including high-pressure washers and steam cleaners, while expanding new sales channels in the consumer market, including the internet and home-improvement stores. However, sales declined, mainly because demand for household rinsers had passed its peak.」

    While continuing to expand the range of consumer-oriented OEM products and sales channels, washing equipment-related sales declined 14.3% year on year to ¥4,018 million as demand for household rinsers passed its peak.
  3. FY2025-H1Continued revenue decline as demand for household rinsers peakedAnnual report

    「Washing equipment-related products Sales were ¥1,533 million, down 22.1% year on year, mainly because demand for household rinsers for consumers had passed its peak.」

    Demand for household rinsers continued to be past its peak, resulting in washing equipment-related sales of ¥1,533 million, down 22.1% year on year.
  4. FY2024Full-year revenue decline due to demand for household rinsers and other products passing its peakAnnual report

    「In proposing original products supplied on an OEM basis (wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights), we worked to expand our market share by adding various items, including household rinsers, to our existing range of high-pressure washers and steam cleaners, while expanding new sales channels in the consumer market, including the internet and home-improvement stores. Overall, however, sales declined.」

    Although we continued measures to expand the range of products and sales channels in the consumer market, sales of original OEM products declined overall, partly because demand for household rinsers had passed its peak.
  5. FY2024-Q3Continued revenue decline as demand for household rinsers and compact steam equipment peakedAnnual report

    「Sales were ¥3,516 million, down 4.1% year on year, mainly because demand for household rinsers and compact steam equipment for consumers had passed its peak.」

    Demand for household rinsers and compact steam equipment continued to be past its peak, resulting in a 4.1% year-on-year decline in washing equipment-related sales.
  6. FY2024-Q2Revenue decline as demand for household rinsers and compact steam equipment peakedAnnual report

    「Sales were ¥1,967 million, down 7.2% year on year, mainly because demand for household rinsers and compact steam equipment for consumers had passed its peak.」

    It reports that demand for household rinsers and compact steam equipment had passed its peak, with washing equipment-related sales down 7.2% year on year.
  7. FY2024-Q1Slower sales of household rinsersAnnual report

    「Washing equipment-related products Sales were ¥812 million, down 26.7% year on year, mainly because sales of household rinsers for consumers slowed.」

    Sales of household rinsers, the core of consumer-oriented OEM and related products, slowed, resulting in a 26.7% year-on-year decline in washing equipment-related sales.
  8. FY2023RaisedAnnual report

    「Regarding sales of original products supplied on an OEM basis, we will work to further expand our business by adding new items such as kitchen appliances to our existing core products, high-pressure washers and compact steam equipment, expanding our accessories range and increasing the number of new dealers.」

    It specifies the addition of new items such as kitchen appliances, new dealers and an expanded accessories range alongside the existing high-pressure washers and compact steam equipment, broadening the scope of OEM product expansion.
  9. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Washing equipment-related products Sales amounted to ¥3,667 million, up 8.5% year on year, mainly because sales of household rinsers and compact steam equipment for consumers remained solid. Other Sales amounted to ¥2,405 million, up 20.4% year on year, mainly because sales of accessories for cleaning equipment and washing equipment remained solid.」

    In addition to solid sales of household rinsers and compact steam equipment for consumers, sales of accessories for cleaning and washing equipment increased 20.4% year on year.
  10. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Washing equipment-related products Sales amounted to ¥2,120 million, up 0.1% year on year, mainly because sales of household rinsers and compact steam equipment for consumers remained solid. Other Sales amounted to ¥1,562 million, up 25.1% year on year, mainly because sales of accessories for cleaning equipment and washing equipment remained solid.」

    In addition to solid sales of household rinsers and compact steam equipment for consumers, sales of accessories for cleaning and washing equipment increased 25.1% year on year.
  11. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related products Sales amounted to ¥353 million, mainly because sales of antibacterial vacuum cleaners had passed their peak. Washing equipment-related products Sales amounted to ¥1,108 million, mainly because sales of household rinsers for consumers grew. Other Sales amounted to ¥776 million, mainly because sales of accessories for cleaning equipment and washing equipment remained solid.」

    It reports growth in sales of household rinsers for consumers and solid sales of accessories for cleaning and washing equipment, together with sales by product group. Meanwhile, sales of antibacterial vacuum cleaners had passed their peak.
  12. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「In proposing original products supplied on an OEM basis (wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights), we worked to expand our market share by adding various items, including household rinsers, to our existing range of high-pressure washers and steam cleaners, while expanding new sales channels in the consumer market, including the internet and home-improvement stores.」

    The range of OEM products for consumers was expanded to include household rinsers and other items, resulting in related cleaning equipment sales of ¥4,620 million.
  13. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related products Sales amounted to ¥3,380 million, mainly because sales of household rinsers for consumers grew. Other Sales amounted to ¥1,998 million, mainly because sales of accessories for cleaning equipment and washing equipment remained solid.」

    It reports growth in sales of household rinsers for consumers and solid sales of accessories for cleaning and washing equipment, providing sales figures by product group.
  14. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales amounted to ¥2,118 million, mainly because sales of household rinsers for consumers grew.」

    Regarding household rinsers, which are related to the expansion of OEM and related products for consumers, it reports sales growth and cleaning equipment-related sales of ¥2,118 million.
  15. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Sales amounted to ¥932 million, up 100.2% year on year, mainly because sales of household rinsers and walk-behind floor scrubbers for consumers increased.」

    Increased sales of household rinsers and walk-behind floor scrubbers for consumers resulted in a 100.2% year-on-year increase in cleaning equipment-related sales.
  16. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「In proposing original products supplied on an OEM basis (wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights), market share expanded as we added items such as high-pressure washers, steam cleaners and household rinsers, while expanding new sales channels in the consumer market, including the internet and home-improvement stores, partly supported by demand from people staying at home.」

    It states that household rinsers were introduced in addition to high-pressure washers and steam cleaners, resulting in increased market share in the consumer market.
  17. FY2021-Q3Continued increase in sales of high-pressure washers for consumersAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related products Sales amounted to ¥2,220 million, up 6.9% year on year, mainly because sales of high-pressure washers for consumers increased.」

    Sales of high-pressure washers for consumers continued to increase, resulting in cleaning equipment-related sales of ¥2,220 million, up 6.9% year on year.
  18. FY2021-Q2Increase in sales of high-pressure washers for consumersAnnual report

    「Although sales of ride-on and walk-behind floor scrubbers declined, sales amounted to ¥1,238 million, up 0.3% year on year, mainly because sales of high-pressure washers for consumers increased.」

    Among consumer products, sales of high-pressure washers increased, while sales of ride-on and walk-behind floor scrubbers declined. Sales of cleaning equipment-related products increased 0.3% year on year.
  19. FY2021-Q1Decline in sales of general-purpose vacuum cleaners and other consumer productsAnnual report

    「Sales amounted to ¥288 million, down 12.1% year on year, mainly because sales of ride-on large powered cleaning machines and general-purpose vacuum cleaners for consumers declined.」

    The expansion of consumer products is addressed, including the decline in sales of general-purpose vacuum cleaners and other products, with cleaning equipment-related sales of ¥288 million, down 12.1% year on year.
  20. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「In proposing original products supplied on an OEM basis (wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights), we worked to expand our market share by adding items such as vacuum cleaners and carpet rinsers, while expanding new sales channels in the consumer market, including the internet and home-improvement stores.」

    Vacuum cleaners and carpet rinsers were added to the range of OEM products for consumers, resulting in sales of cleaning equipment-related products of ¥2,799 million, up 4.3% year on year.
  21. FY2020-Q3Decline in clothing steamers; launch of rinsersAnnual report

    「Although sales of garment steamers for consumers declined, sales amounted to ¥2,076 million, up 8.4% year on year, mainly because the Company newly began selling rinsers for carpets.」

    Although sales of clothing steamers for consumers continued to decline, sales of rinsers for carpets were newly launched, resulting in an 8.4% year-on-year increase in sales of cleaning equipment-related products.
  22. FY2020-Q1Strong sales of general-purpose vacuum cleanersAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥328 million, up 1.8% year on year, mainly because sales of general-purpose vacuum cleaners for consumers were strong.」

    Among consumer products, sales of general-purpose vacuum cleaners were strong, and cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥328 million, up 1.8% year on year. The product group showed divergent trends, with sales of garment steamers and other products declining.
  23. FY2019Decline in consumer steam equipment salesAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥2,684 million, down 18.2% year on year, mainly because sales of steam equipment for consumers declined.」

    While the company continued measures to expand its range of consumer products, including garment steamers, full-year cleaning equipment-related revenue declined 18.2% year on year.
  24. FY2019-Q3Continued decline in garment steamer salesAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥1,915 million, down 22.5% year on year, mainly because sales of garment steamers for consumers declined.」

    Sales of garment steamers for consumers continued to decline, and cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥1,915 million, down 22.5% year on year.
  25. FY2019-Q2Continued decline in garment steamer salesAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥1,160 million, down 25.7% year on year, mainly because sales of garment steamers for consumers declined.」

    Sales of garment steamers for consumers continued to decline, and cleaning equipment-related revenue fell 25.7% year on year.
  26. FY2019-Q1Decline in garment steamer salesAnnual report

    「Cleaning equipment-related revenue was ¥552 million, down 25.2% year on year, mainly because sales of garment steamers for consumers declined.」

    For garment steamers, previously identified in earlier materials as one of the OEM products for consumers, the company reported lower sales in the first quarter, while cleaning equipment-related revenue declined 25.2% year on year.
  27. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「Regarding proposals for original products supplied on an OEM basis, sold wholesale with exclusive distribution rights, the company worked to increase market share by adding products such as garment steamers and vacuum cleaners to expand new sales channels in the consumer market, including through the internet and home improvement stores.」

    The company expanded its range of OEM products for the consumer market to include garment steamers, vacuum cleaners and other items.
  28. FY2017RaisedAnnual report

    「Regarding proposals for original products supplied on an OEM basis, sold wholesale with exclusive distribution rights, the company worked to expand sales channels and increase market share in the consumer market, including through the internet and home improvement stores, by adding new products alongside redesigned compact steam equipment.」

    The company is broadening its scope from expanding its existing range of compact steam equipment and accessories to include redesigned products, new merchandise, the consumer market through the internet and home improvement stores, and wholesale sales with exclusive distribution rights.
  29. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「For the sale of original products supplied on an OEM basis, we will work to further expand the business by adding new items to our previous mainstay of compact steam equipment and enhancing our range of accessories.」

    The company plans to add products and accessories to its compact steam equipment lineup.
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