Automotive and Transportation Business Profitability
The Automotive and Transportation business posted an increase in operating income due to efforts aimed at improving profitability, with positive contributions including a volume effect of JPY 0.2 billion, a variable cost ratio effect of JPY 1.2 billion, and an FX impact of JPY 0.5 billion.
Increased Sales in the Americas
Sales in the Americas increased due to the impact of the weaker yen and other factors.
Record Growth in Mobile Robots
SIGNAS, a next-generation transport robot, has been highly acclaimed and won the 2023 JSME Excellent Product Award.
Sustainability and ESG Initiatives
Efforts to become carbon neutral include the installation of new solar power generation equipment, switching to LED lighting, and introducing green electricity at production sites.
Promising Future Growth in Industrial Machinery
Anticipated progress on automation and robotization, and growth for semiconductor and EV-related CapEx are expected to drive future demand in the Industrial Machinery business.