Yoshiyuki Okamoto, chairman and president of Okamoto Industries Inc. (TYO:5122), recently said that the company is planning to add 10 billion yen ($87.25 million) in investments over the coming three years. On top of setting up a new logistics base in Okayama to bolster its foundations in western Japan, the company is making efforts overseas as well, with plans to...
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Okamoto Industries President Forecasts Continued Demand for Automotive Products
Okamoto Industries Inc. (TYO:5122) President Yoshiyuki Okamoto believes that his company this year will likely be able to maintain the business performance that it saw with automotive products in 2017. Sitting down for an interview recently with Japan Rubber Weekly, Okamoto said that he expects these products to keep up sales levels, particularly in the U.S. and China, though he...
Okamoto to Upgrade Factories in Japan, Expand Condom Business in Asia: President
Okamoto Industries Inc. (TYO:5122) President Yoshiyuki Okamoto recently granted an interview with Japan Rubber Weekly to describe the company’s plans for the near-future. Okamoto said the company has plans to upgrade and redesign factories over the coming three years. Okamoto Industries will be aggressive in capital spending to streamline operations at plants in Japan, an effort that president Okamoto characterized...
Okamoto Enjoys Brisk Sales for Interior Auto Parts and Condoms
Okamoto Industries Inc. (TYO:5122) is significantly increasing revenues by gaining new orders for its interior automobile parts thanks to the global growth of the company’s customers. Yoshiyuki Okamoto, the company’s president, commented on the particularly robust sales in the North America market. Okamoto’s plant in Sandusky, Ohio is a manufacturing center for interior auto parts that has increased revenues by...