J-ENG's after-sales service business for in-service vessels is increasing orders ~ High-value-added services such as "Eco-Tune" lead to a growth phase ~

Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) positions “after-sales service” as one of its core businesses. And by accurately capturing the operational and maintenance needs of vessels equipped with UE engines, after-sales service businesses have been steadily expanding.

Due to the strategic global expansion of J-ENG, the number of vessels equipped with UE engines is steadily increasing. And the demand for after-sales services is also expanding, with a strong market trend in the shipping industry and the growth of the needs for reliable and safe operation through regular engine maintenance. As a result, J-ENG's after-sales service business achieved high-sales records for the 4th consecutive year in fiscal year 2025, and further revenue growth is expected in fiscal year 2026.

Meanwhile, in light of rising fuel prices and strengthening of the environmental regulations, there has been rapidly increase in customer’s demand for improvement of fuel efficiency and reduction for GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions from the vessels in service. J-ENG accurately identifies these needs and is strengthening its line-up the solutions that simultaneously reduce the operating costs and address environmental concerns.

Among these solutions, "Eco-Tune", which is the fuel efficiency optimization service for electronically controlled engines has the advantage for improving the fuel efficiency and reducing the GHG emissions while minimizing an additional investment. It has received high praise from the customers in the world, and orders are steadily increasing. Furthermore, several major shipping companies are considering adopting the service with the aim of expanding the application to their fleets, and these orders are on an upward trend.

In addition, J-ENG offers high-value-added services with significant energy-saving effects, such as engine rating adjustments (output optimization) tailored to the operating conditions of the vessel. As these services are applied more broadly to multiple identical vessels and fleets, it is expected to expand further increase in orders.

J-ENG will continue to meet the strong demand for maintenance of vessels in service, while focusing on improving customer satisfaction by providing high-value-added after-sales services such as "Eco-Tune," and further enhancing the presence of UE engines in the global market.