In June, new equipment at the Maebashi plant began operating, as investment progressed to increase frozen noodle production capacity by 10%. Meanwhile, シマダヤ was spun off from メルコHD in October 2024, reportedly giving it greater freedom in making management decisions after the separation.
In June, new production equipment began operating at the Maebashi plant in Maebashi, operated by シマダヤ, which makes udon and soba. The investment will increase frozen noodle production capacity by 10%.
シマダヤ was reportedly spun off from メルコホールディングス in October 2024. President Kenji Okada (岡田賢二) says the company has gained the ability to make management decisions independently.
Before the separation, approval from the parent company took time, and some investment proposals reportedly required approximately 1–2 months.