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About Omron
Omron through the Year
Product-Related Topics
April 13
Receipt of Award for Excellence
in Japan Electrical Manufacturers’
Association 2012 (61st) Electrical
Industrial Technology Achievement
Awards for development of fi ber
laser marker capable of fi ne mark-
ing on highly refl ective materials
and low-absorbance materials
May 10
Launch of MedicalLink blood
pressure management service
for medical institutions employing
information technology
Simultaneous launch of HEM-
7251G blood pressure monitor that
automatically transmits measure-
ment data over 3G networks
May 28 (Press release)
Development of hand gesture
recognition technology that makes
trigger motion unnecessary when
combined with face-sensing
technologies
June 1
Launch of Demand Light Service, a
new application service provider (ASP)
demand monitoring service capable
of monitoring electricity demand
through remote monitoring systems,
realizing lowest market price
June 20
Launch of HBF-215F Karada Scan
body composition monitors, which
feature compact, thin designs with
easy-to-view displays and commu-
nications functions
June 30
Launch of non-contact MEMS
using infrared thermal sensor that
is smaller and more sensitive and
contributes to energy-saving
home electronics
July 2
Release of industry’s fi rst clamp
electricity data logger that acceler-
ates energy-saving efforts at
manufacturing sites
July 5 (Press release)
Development of MEMS absolute
pressure sensor with world-class
sensitivity and power effi ciency
August 1
Release of Smart Camera FQ2
featuring multi-function image
sensors that enable inspection and
positioning to be decided using the
camera alone
August 23
Launch of HEM-6310F, world’s
thinnest, lightest, and quietest
wrist-type blood pressure monitor
that enables measurement data
to be easily transmitted to PCs
for management
September 3
Launch of HBF-252F Karada Scan,
a body composition monitor
equipped with instantaneous
automatic recognition function for
measurement in approximately four
seconds and communication func-
tion for easy management of data
on AndroidTM smartphones or PCs
October 1
Launch of world’s smallest and
lightest DC power relay for eco-
friendly vehicles and condensers
October 15
Commencement of sales of
uninterruptible power supply units
in China
November
Launch of KP55M Series of outdoor
single phase PV inverters compat-
ible with feed-in tariff scheme for
renewable energy (KP44M Series
launched in December)
December
Launch of ultra-compact CMOS
laser sensor E3NC-S series capable
of being installed in narrow spaces
December
Launch of backfl ow preventing relay
MM1X-PV, which contributes to
maximized energy conversion
effi ciency at megasolar facilities
December 3
Launch of NB series of programmable
terminals that provide undisputed
levels of cost performance
Addition of CP1E to lineup of
programmable controllers
December 18
Launch of English and Chinese
versions of TranScope real-time
translation application, which pro-
vides instant translations by reading
text through iPhone or AndroidTM
smartphone cameras
January 25
Receipt of METI Minister’s Prize in
Energy Conservation Grand Prix
Program for promoting an eco-
conscious initiative for plant diag-
nostics and optimization through
Andon environmental information
system
January 25
Receipt of METI Minister’s Prize
in New Energy Grand Prix Program
in recognition of KP-K series of
PV inverters for solar power
generation systems
February 20
Launch of HR-500U, which can be
strapped to one’s wrist to measure
pulse while walking or jogging
March 1
Launch of Mediclean HT-B601
ultrasonic electric toothbrush,
which comes with handy mobile
case equipped with charger that is
ideal for vacations or business trips
March 21
Launch of thermal fl ow-type
MEMS differential pressure
sensor aimed at maximizing air-
conditioning effi ciency
March 28
Provision of Solamoni3G, a solar
power generation system support
service that helps guarantee
generation effi ciency and quality
of medium-scale systems
2012 2013
(YoY change)
Consolidated net sales ¥149.9 billion –1.0%
Consolidated operating income ¥8.2 billion –32.7%
(YoY change)
Consolidated net sales ¥154.3 billion +1.7%
Consolidated operating income ¥9.8 billion –7.1%
(YoY change)
Consolidated net sales ¥159.5 billion +6.6%
Consolidated operating income ¥9.9 billion +32.7%
(YoY change)
Consolidated net sales ¥186.8 billion +12.1%
Consolidated operating income ¥17.5 billion +75.0%
April May June July August September October November December January February March
Management Industrial Automation Business (IAB) Electronic and Mechanical Components Business (EMC) Automotive Electronic Components Business (AEC)
Social Systems, Solutions and Service Business (SSB) Healthcare Business (HCB) Other Businesses
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Management Topics
Apr. 9 Donation of ¥18,723,000 from sales proceeds of
KM Series of electricity monitors to assist post-
Great East Japan Earthquake reconstruction
June 1 Commencement of joint venture between
Omron (China) Co., Ltd., and Hangzhou Tongling
Automation Co., Ltd., a system integrator and
sales agent
June 12 Establishment of regional head offi ce in Brazil
strengthens operations in this country’s market,
an emerging market prioritized after India
July 2 Joint establishment of docomo Healthcare, Inc.,
a company that plans, develops, and provides
healthcare services, by NTT Docomo, Inc.,
and HCB
July 6 Opening ceremony held at new factory of AEC
in Rojana Industrial Park, Ayutthaya, Thailand
Aug. 24 OMRON TAIYO Co., Ltd., celebrates 40th an-
niversary and holds ceremony commemorating
opening of new building
Sept. 3 Agreement reached between Sobal Corporation
and Omron to collaborate in development of
embedded software
Oct. 1 Conversion of SK Solution Co., Ltd., a dealer of
control equipment, into subsidiary
Nov. 7 Donation of US$20,000 for relief of hurricane
victims in eastern United States
Nov. 8 Receipt of IR Grand Prix Award from Japan
Investor Relations Association
Jan. 30 Announcement of joint project to utilize big
data at production sites by Microsoft Japan and
Omron; collaboration between two companies
leads to development of system for tracking
production activities
Mar. 7 Opening ceremony held at new factory of
Shanghai OMRON CONTROL COMPONENTS
Co., Ltd., designed to be the No.1 automated
EMC factory in China
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