2010 and Beyond
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- 2010
A Photovoltaic System Installed at Hini Arata Kan Expo Center
Installed photovoltaic panels on the roof of Hini Arata Kan. The system is expected to reduce carbon dioxide by approximately 110 tons a year.
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- 2010
New Three-Year Business Plan, Material Handling and Beyond
Launched a new three-year business plan on April 1, aiming to achieve consolidated net sales of 220 billion yen and consolidated operating income of 11 billion yen in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013. Daifuku envisions that these figures will lead to consolidated net sales of 250 billion yen and an operating income margin equal to 10% of net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, or five years hence.
- 2010
Chinese Affiliates Revamped into Daifuku (China) Co., Ltd.
Revamped six affiliates in China and launched a new operating structure centered on the new subsidiary Daifuku (China) Co., Ltd. aiming to enhance sales, manufacturing, and service systems in 15 regions and expand business opportunities in China
In September 2010, opening ceremony of Daifuku China-
- 2010
Consolidates Three Subsidiaries into One
Daifuku Business Service Corporation took over the operations of Daifuku Business Create Co., Ltd. and Daifuku Field Engineer Co., Ltd. to provide administrative & security services for the Company and support sales, installation & service for material handling systems- 2010
Updates the ERP System
Updated the system across the board, creating an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. It is used for internal control and International Financial Reporting Standards management- 2010
Launches Environmental Enhancement Management Committee
The committee formulates and promotes environmental standards by setting Groupwide guidelines related to energy reduction, conserving natural resources, eliminating harmful substances and providing environmentally friendly products in compliance with environmental regulations and laws.
- 2010
Inaugurates First-Hand Experience Safety Training Facilities
Opened the Anzen-Taikan Dojo facility at Osaka Headquarters where trainees learn the importance of safety by simulating the occupational hazards of installation. Daifuku aims to enhance safety awareness and eradicate workplace accidents.
- 2010
Visitors to Hini Arata Kan Exceed 300,000
First opened on June 1, 1994, Hini Arata Kan welcomed the 300,000th visitor on July 16, 2010- 2010
Receives a Green Factory Award
Shiga Works received an award for our outstanding greening performance from Japan Greenery Research and Development Center.- 2010
Capital and Business Tie-Up with Knapp AG, Austria
Formed a business partnership with Austria-based Knapp AG, which operates an extensive material handling business mainly in Europe. The deal included acquiring part of Knapp's issued shares.
Knapp's picking system- 2011
Acquires Competitor's Car Wash Business
Acquired manufacturing, sales and service business for car wash machines from YASUI Corporation
- 2011
U.S. Holding Company Established
Formed Daifuku Webb Holding Company to oversee Daifuku America Corporation and Jervis B. Webb Company- 2011
Two Subsidiaries Merge under One Name
Established Daifuku Manufacturing Technology Co., Ltd., merging two Japanese affiliates－Daifuku Manufacturing Expert Co., Ltd. and Daifuku Machinery Works Co., Ltd.- 2011
Takeover of Leading Baggage Handling Systems Specialist Logan Teleflex
Logan Teleflex (UK) Ltd, along with Logan Teleflex (France) S.A. and U.S.-based Logan Teleflex, Inc., became wholly owned subsidiaries within the Daifuku Group.- 2011
Formulates Daifuku Environmental Vision 2020
Prepared the Daifuku Environmental Vision 2020, which established a future vision for the Group in fulfilling our environmental responsibility for the next generation as a member of the global society.
- 2011
Develops Fast and Gentle Baggage Handling System
Began selling a fast and gentle "baggage tray system," which is one of the world's fastest at 600 meters per minute to airports in October.
Baggage tray system: vertical sortation unit- 2012
Acquires Disaster-Prevention Ratings
Became the first material handling systems manufacturer to be rated under a disaster preparedness program by the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ), qualifying the Company for a loan from DBJ. Our business continuity planning and other initiatives were highly regarded.- 2012
Enhancing Cleanroom Material Handling System Business
Acquired Hitachi Plant Technologies' cleanroom material handling system service business- 2012
Revamping Affiliates in Japan
Absorbed affiliates Daifuku Logistic Technology and Daifuku Design & EngineeringDaifuku Software Development transferred into the Contec Group to become Contec Software Development Co., Ltd.Renace Laboratory became Daifuku's 100% affiliate for household equipment business, changing its name to Daifuku Renace Co., Ltd.
- 2012
Shareholder Special Benefit Program
Began offering coupons redeemable at bowling alleys to shareholders recorded in the registry at the end of every March, calling attention to heath promotion through our bowling business
