Noritz, a water heater manufacturer headquartered in Kobe, has decided to raise the prices of all its products such as gas water heaters all at once from July due to soaring raw material prices and distribution costs. rice field.
According to the announcement, it is all of Noritz's own products that will raise the suggested retail price from July, ▽
about 10% for range hoods,
▽ about 7% for gas water heaters and oil water heaters,
▽ system The price
of stoves that are built into the kitchen and open ranges
will be increased by about 5%.
In addition, the price increase for some parts will be about 20%.
This is due to the fact that fuel costs and distribution costs are soaring in addition to the prices of raw materials such as copper, and this is the first large-scale price increase in 16 years since 2006.
The company says, "It is difficult to respond to rising costs with corporate efforts alone, so we have to revise prices in order to ensure stable supply and quality."
On the other hand, the company said that it became difficult to procure parts due to the influence of the new corona and the supply of water heaters was delayed. We will take it and clarify our management responsibilities. "
In addition, a total of 18 directors and executive officers within the company, including Chairman Kunii, have announced that they will return 60% of the bonuses paid in June.