Annual Report 2002 [PDF/1.6MB]

Machinery BusinessCreative Versatility Spanning Core Manufacturing Facilities,Cogeneration Equipment And The EnvironmentFrom Large-Scale Plants To Large-Scale Roller CoastersMachinery is an integral part of our everyday lives aswell as the driving force behind all industrialdevelopments. We sell a wide range of machinery inJapan and elsewhere, dealing in large-scale machineryfor steelworks and electric power plants, generalmanufacturing machinery, ships, and even rollercoasters for amusement parks. Our machine productscover a broad spectrum of sizes and applications.[ Steelworks Plants ] We handle import and exportof blast furnaces, coke ovens, electric furnaces,continuous slab casting machines, hot rolling mills,galvanizing equipment, various steel processingmachines and related equipment. In joint ventures withKawasaki Steel Corporation, we have participated inoverseas projects such as the construction of asintering plant in the Philippines, steelworks in Brazil,and a galvanizing line in Korea.[ Power Plants ] We are participating in an electricpower substation construction project in Iran. We alsohave interests in supplying collector plants to thePhilippines and Thailand as well gas turbine electricgenerators to Malaysia.No.3 hot mill at the Kawasaki Steel Corporation's Chiba Steelworks[ Steelworks Equipment and Materials ] Weprovide design and manufacturing equipment toKawasaki Steel Corporation in Tokyo, Chiba, Osaka,Chita and Okayama, can manufacturing equipment,rolls for various rolling mills and chemicals includingimported products. At the same time, we also exportmaterials and equipment to overseas steelworks.[ Industrial Machinery ] We supply the domesticmarket with general manufacturing machinery, andalso export it. Recently, we have been focusing on theexport of glass processing equipment.[ Utilities ] We supply electric power generators andpower distributors for buildings, factories andhospitals, as well as air conditioning equipment andmedical gas equipment. Recently, we have also beenconcentrating on cogeneration plant equipment forlocal heating and air-conditioning in Japan, and havethe organization to provide sufficient supplies to othercountries with high energy demands.[ Ships ] We have interests in shipbuilding, act as anintermediary in ship chartering, and provide financingfor shipbuilding. At the same time, our operationsextend to the marine transportation business, in whichwe own a fleet of charter ships.[ Amusement Park Rides ] With respect to rollercoasters, we hold the top position in the industry. Sofar we have supplied well- known amusement andtheme parks nationwide with over 200 of the latestrides from European and American manufacturers.Galvanizing line in KoreaElectric furnaceWork roll for hot strip millsCogeneration equipmentGlass processing machines20