NISSIN KOGYO CO., LTD. Business report FY2006
Business Highlights
Financial overview
In million JPY | Mar. 2007 | Mar. 2006 | Rate of Change (%) | Factors |
Sales | 187,878 | 166,796 | 12.6 | see note 1) below |
Operating income | 20,666 | 17,661 | 17.0 | see note 2) below |
Ordinary income | 21,618 | 18,374 | 17.7 | |
Current net income | 12,375 | 9,046 | 36.8 |
Factors
1) The income increased on a quarter-to-quarter basis, with
the Company achieving a record-high performance due to increased
sales and strong sales of 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles in the
domestic Japan market. The increase was also the result of winning
new orders for 2007 model vehicles, strong sales of 2006 model year
vehicles, positive foreign exchange rate translation in the North
American market, a recovery in the Indonesian market starting from
the third quarter, greater sales volume in China; plus strong sales
and favorable foreign exchange rate translation in other markets.
2) Operating income, ordinary income, and current net income all
increased, achieving record-high performance for the Company
as a result of aggressive cost reduction activities and increased
revenue, despite increases in materials prices.
Construction of a New Production Facility
The Company will build a new plant, which serves as a production
base of automobile components for Nissin BRAKE DO BRAZIL, in Sao
Paulo State, Brazil, in response to a rapid growth of the automobile
market in Brazil and a strong demand from its customers. See Investment for details
Challenges for FY2007
-The Company established the following objectives for the near future
in order to achieve its management goals over the mid-to-long term.
1. To establish a low-cost structure
through innovative product creation.
2. To create next-generation products designed to protect the environment
and ensure safety.
3. To foster new, key operating locations demonstrating a high potential
for growth
4.To speed up creating a business structure that is minimally affected
by currency exchange rates.
-To expand the range of products the Company produces internally
at all sites in and outside of Japan, as well as to reinforce mutual
supply/delivery among its sites.
5. To improve profitability in Japan and North America
- To increase productivity
6. To establish a solid and secure business structure by strengthening
risk management.
- To deploy environmental management globally.
- To enhance its internal control system
R&D
March 2007 | March 2006 | March 2005 | |
R&D expense (in million JPY) | 6,870 | 6,367 | 6,080 |
The number of staff | N.A | 451 | 396 |
Major R&D achievements in automobile parts
-Two customer companies equipped their vehicles with two separate hill stop valve models, each company mounting a different one. These valves provide a smoother drive when vehicles start ascending hills.
Four ABS/VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) models, which are expected to contribute to ride comfort and vehicle safety were equipped for the first time as a part of the Company's model deployment measures.
-Basic brake development
The Company developed a tie-rod type master power system, a
lightweight vacuum booster, which is anticipated to improve
performance and reduces weight. It was equipped on one vehicle
model.
-Development of weight reduction technology:
One maker equipped the Company's aluminum knuckle on one of
its vehicle models. This knuckle is anticipated to reduce weight.
Major R&D achievements for automobile parts
-Development of mechatronics-based automated control systems:
The Company developed regenerative brake systems for hybrid vehicles. These systems are now being used in Honda's new Civic Hybrid. Also, the Company's new VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) systems are featured on two vehicle models.
-Development of weight reduction
technology:
As to its single-unit aluminum products, rear knuckles are being
installed on one more vehicle model each in Japan and overseas,
respectively. In addition, its rear calipers with aluminum bodies
are being installed on one more model.