Results of operations in fiscal 2011
The segment of Services and Others supports the Group's businesses through data processing, software development, logistics, and various commissioned operations, and real estate leasing. Consolidated sales volume of this segment were 37.6 billion yen, up 1.9% year on year, while consolidated operating income was 2.3 billion yen, climbing 20.9% year on year. Non-consolidated sales increased 5.5% year on year, to 4.2 billion yen.
The logistics business
There is a high demand for expertise in logistics solutions throughout industry as a means of efficiently focusing corporate resources on core business. Furukawa Logistics Corporation, carrying out its mission to provide logistics support for Group companies, has accumulated know-how and expertise that ensure the provision of optimal logistics solutions to suit the challenges and needs of corporations.
The information processing and software development business
We develop and operate a variety of network systems, not limited to the Furukawa Electric Group, but also serving other companies. We respond to a broad range of needs, from building networks that incorporate the strongest security measures and mission-critical systems, to developing and operating various operational application systems including sales support systems, CAD/CAE, and others. The core responsibility lies with Furukawa Information Technology Corporation, which achieved CMM Level-5 in Japan and is highly regarded for the quality of its work.
The environmental and recycling business
The Furukawa Electric Group utilizes its nationwide network to collect out-of-service power lines and cables and recycle them through its dismantling system and at our plastic recycling plant, which are among Japan's largest. As a result, nearly 100% of conductor materials, such as copper and aluminum are recycled, even as we expand our use of insulation materials such as recycled plastic and fuel.