Expanding Domestic and Overseas Business and Improving Operational Efficiency in the Chemical Products Business
First written in FY2017. 14 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-23.
15 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026Revenue increased on recovering demand and higher market prices, while profit remained flatAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, market prices continued to rise for some additives among the raw materials handled by the company, contributing to higher sales, while demand related to the automotive sector recovered. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥6,718 million, an increase of ¥552 million (9.0%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Segment profit was ¥127 million, unchanged from the previous consolidated fiscal year, representing a 0.0% increase.」
Sales increased 9.0% due to higher market prices for additives and the recovery in automotive-related demand, but segment profit remained unchanged from the previous year. - 2026-05-14AdvancedEarnings
「In addition, as demand in the automotive sector recovered, sales in the related businesses were ¥6.718 billion, up ¥552 million, or 9.0%, from the previous fiscal year.」
The recovery in automotive-sector demand was cited as a factor behind higher sales in the chemical products business. - FY2026-H1Higher sales due to rising market conditions, but lower profit due to higher selling, general and administrative expensesAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, market prices for some of the raw materials handled by the company continued to rise due to China's export restrictions. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥3,229 million, an increase of ¥380 million (13.4%) from the same period of the previous year. However, segment profit was ¥52 million, a decrease of ¥11 million (17.4%) from the same period of the previous year due mainly to higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Rising market prices for some raw materials due to China's export restrictions resulted in a 13.4% increase in sales in the chemicals-related business, while higher selling, general and administrative expenses led to a 17.4% decline in segment profit. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「We will create new demand by proposing prototypes based on marketing.」
Regarding the expansion of domestic transactions in the chemicals business, the company identified proposals for prototypes based on marketing as a specific means of creating demand. Overseas initiatives include sales in Southeast Asia, collaboration within the group, and more efficient sales costs. - FY2024Lower Sales and Profit Due to Sluggish DemandAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although orders recovered in automotive-related sectors, sales in the related segment were ¥6,168 million, a decrease of ¥744 million (10.8%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year due to lower orders in the wire and cable and grease sectors. Segment profit was ¥134 million, down ¥9 million (6.3%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year due to the decline in sales.」
While orders recovered in automotive-related businesses, lower orders in the wire and cable and grease sectors resulted in a 10.8% decline in sales and a 6.3% decline in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2024-Q3Lower Sales and Profit Due to Sluggish DemandAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although orders in the automotive sector were showing signs of recovery, demand remained weak in the wire and cable and building materials sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥4,666 million, a decrease of ¥586 million (11.2%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥103 million, down ¥7 million (6.8%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the decline in sales.」
While orders in the automotive sector showed signs of recovery, demand in the wire and cable and building materials sectors remained weak, resulting in an 11.2% decline in sales and a 6.8% decline in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2024-Q2Declining sales and profit due to weakness in some areas of demandAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although orders recovered in the automotive sector, sales in the related segment were ¥3,118 million, a decrease of ¥246 million (7.3%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to weakness in the wire and cable and building materials sectors. Segment profit was ¥67 million, down ¥4 million (5.7%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the decline in sales.」
While orders recovered in the automotive sector, weakness in the wire and cable, building materials, and other sectors resulted in a 7.3% decline in sales and a 5.7% decline in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2024-Q1Declining sales and profit due to weaker demand in some areas and higher selling, general and administrative expensesAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although orders in the automotive wire harness sector temporarily increased as supplies of semiconductors and other materials improved, sales in the related segment were ¥1,663 million, a decrease of ¥13 million (0.8%) from the same quarter of the previous year, due to weakness in the building materials sector and lower orders from some users in the wire and cable and lubricating oil sectors. Segment profit was ¥36 million, down ¥1 million (3.5%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses.」
Orders in the automotive wire harness sector temporarily increased as supplies of semiconductors and other materials improved, but weakness in building materials, lower orders in some wire and cable and lubricating oil businesses, and higher selling, general and administrative expenses resulted in lower sales and profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, despite the impact of China's zero-COVID policy and the global semiconductor shortage, sales in the related segment were ¥6,912 million, an increase of ¥567 million (8.9%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year, as orders from major users increased in the building materials sector and orders for machine tools and semiconductor cables remained firm in the wire and cable sector.」
While the effects of China's policies and the semiconductor shortage persisted, orders in the building materials and wire and cable sectors provided support, resulting in an 8.9% increase in sales in the chemicals-related business. - FY2023-Q3Some order declines offset by other sectors, but selling, general and administrative expenses increasedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, orders declined in the automotive and lubricating oil sectors due to uncertainty over overseas conditions and semiconductor shortages, but orders remained firm in the wire and cable and building materials sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥5,253 million, an increase of ¥521 million (11.0%) from the same quarter of the previous year. However, as selling, general and administrative expenses increased, segment profit was ¥111 million, a decrease of ¥1 million (0.9%) from the same quarter of the previous year.」
Firm orders in the wire and cable and building materials sectors offset declines in orders in the automotive and lubricating oil sectors, resulting in an 11.0% increase in sales, while higher selling, general and administrative expenses led to a 0.9% decline in segment profit. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, orders declined in the automotive and lubricating oil sectors due to overseas lockdowns associated with the novel coronavirus and semiconductor shortages, but orders remained firm in the wire and cable and building materials sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥3,364 million, an increase of ¥236 million (7.5%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥71 million, up ¥1 million (1.1%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the increase in sales.」
Firm orders in the wire and cable and building materials sectors offset declines in orders in the automotive and lubricating oil sectors, resulting in a 7.5% increase in sales and a 1.1% increase in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, orders declined in the automotive and lubricating oil sectors due to the impact of the novel coronavirus and semiconductor shortages, but orders remained firm in the wire and cable and building materials sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥1,676 million, an increase of ¥95 million (6.1%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥38 million, up ¥2 million (5.7%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the increase in sales.」
While orders declined in the automotive and lubricating oil sectors, orders remained firm in the wire and cable and building materials sectors, resulting in a 6.1% increase in sales and a 5.7% increase in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although the business was affected by the spread of the novel coronavirus, orders recovered in the automotive, wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors as economic activity resumed and the business environment showed signs of recovery. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥6,344 million, an increase of ¥1,283 million (25.4%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The chemicals-related business reported sales of ¥6,344 million, up 25.4% year on year, due to the recovery in orders across the various sectors. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although the recovery in automotive demand slowed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand remained firm in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricating oil sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥4,731 million, an increase of ¥1,181 million (33.3%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥112 million, up ¥52 million (88.6%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the increase in sales.」
While the recovery in the automotive sector slowed, demand in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricating oil sectors remained firm, resulting in a 33.3% increase in sales and an 88.6% increase in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand recovered in the automotive sector and remained firm in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricating oil sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥3,128 million, an increase of ¥963 million (44.5%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥71 million, up ¥46 million (191.1%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the increase in sales.」
The recovery in automotive demand and firm performance in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricating oil sectors resulted in a 44.5% increase in sales and a 191.1% increase in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, despite the impact of the novel coronavirus, demand in the automotive sector recovered and demand remained firm in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥1,580 million, an increase of ¥422 million (36.5%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥36 million, up ¥21 million (139.8%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the increase in sales.」
Demand recovered in the automotive sector, while demand in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors remained firm. The chemicals-related business reported a 36.5% increase in sales and a 139.8% increase in segment profit. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, demand generally remained weak in the automotive, wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors due to sluggish market conditions and demand in Japan and overseas amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥5,060 million, a decrease of ¥877 million (14.8%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Segment profit was ¥90 million, down ¥38 million (29.9%) from the previous consolidated fiscal year due to the decline in sales.」
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic extended across the automotive, wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors, resulting in a 14.8% decline in sales and a 29.9% decline in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2021-Q3Continued weakness in chemicals demand due to the COVID-19 pandemicAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, although signs of recovery emerged in the automotive sector amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand remained weak in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥3,549 million, a decrease of ¥933 million (20.8%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥58 million, down ¥39 million (39.9%) from the same quarter of the previous year due to the decline in sales.」
While there were signs of recovery in the automotive sector, demand for wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants remained weak, resulting in a 20.8% decline in sales and a 39.9% decline in segment profit in the chemicals-related business. - FY2021-Q2Continued weakness in chemicals demand due to the COVID-19 pandemicAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, demand fell sharply in the automotive sector and in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥2,165 million, a decrease of ¥798 million (26.9%) from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥24 million, down ¥36 million (60.3%) from the same quarter of the previous year, due to the decline in sales.」
Demand for chemicals fell sharply across the automotive, wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors, resulting in a 26.9% decline in sales and a 60.3% decline in segment profit. - FY2021-Q1Sharp decline in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemicAnnual report
「In the chemicals-related business, demand fell sharply in the automotive sector and in the wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, sales in the related segment were ¥1,157 million, a decrease of ¥325 million (22.0%) from the same quarter of the previous year.」
The company had set out to expand domestic and overseas transactions and improve operating efficiency, but demand fell sharply in the automotive, wire and cable, building materials, and lubricants sectors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a 22.0% decline in sales in the chemicals-related business. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, competition for automotive-related products remained severe, while demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry fell sharply. Revenue from the related division declined to ¥5,938 million, down ¥669 million, or 10.1%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
While the Company pursued expansion of domestic and overseas transactions and improved operating efficiency, intensifying competition and sluggish demand resulted in a 10.1% decline in revenue and an 11.2% decline in profit in the chemicals business. - FY2020-Q3Lower revenue and profit due to competition and sluggish demandAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, severe competition for automotive-related materials continued, while demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry remained sharply depressed. Revenue from the related division declined to ¥4,483 million, down ¥607 million, or 11.9%, year on year. Lower revenue resulted in segment profit declining by ¥23 million, or 19.6%, to ¥97 million.」
Severe competition for automotive-related materials and a sharp decline in demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry resulted in an 11.9% decline in revenue and a 19.6% decline in profit in the chemicals business. - FY2020-Q2Lower revenue and profit due to continued competition and a sharp decline in demandAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, severe competition for automotive-related products continued, while demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry fell sharply. Revenue from the related division declined to ¥2,963 million, down ¥329 million, or 10.0%, year on year. Lower revenue resulted in segment profit declining by ¥12 million, or 16.7%, to ¥60 million.」
In addition to severe competition for automotive-related products, demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry fell sharply, resulting in a 10.0% decline in revenue and a 16.7% decline in profit in the chemicals business. - FY2020-Q1Lower revenue and profit due to competition and weakening demandAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, severe competition for automotive-related products continued, while demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry was also weakening. Revenue from the related division declined to ¥1,483 million, down ¥160 million, or 9.7%, year on year. Lower revenue resulted in segment profit declining by ¥5 million, or 15.6%, to ¥29 million.」
In addition to severe competition for automotive-related products, demand for synthetic resins for the electric wire industry weakened, resulting in a 9.7% decline in revenue and a 15.6% decline in profit in the chemicals business. - FY2019-Q3Continued competition and lower profitAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, competition remained severe for automotive-related products, but sales of synthetic resins to the electric wire industry continued to be solid. Revenue from the related division rose to ¥5,090 million, up ¥9 million, or 0.2%, year on year. Despite efforts to improve sales efficiency, segment profit declined by ¥7 million, or 5.9%, to ¥121 million.」
Sales to the electric wire industry remained solid, resulting in a slight increase in revenue, but continued severe competition for automotive-related products caused segment profit to decline 5.9%. - FY2019-Q2Limited growth amid continued competitionAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, sales of synthetic resins to the electric wire industry remained solid, but severe competition continued for automotive-related products. Revenue from the related division therefore declined to ¥3,292 million, down ¥2 million, or 0.1%, year on year. Despite efforts to improve sales efficiency, segment profit declined by ¥1 million, or 2.0%, to ¥72 million.」
While sales to the electric wire industry remained solid, continued severe competition for automotive-related products resulted in slight declines in revenue and profit in the chemicals business. - FY2019-Q1Deterioration in performance due to intensifying competitionAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, sales of synthetic resins to the electric wire industry remained solid, but intensifying competition for automotive-related products caused revenue from the related division to decline to ¥1,643 million, down ¥39 million, or 2.4%, year on year. Despite efforts to improve sales efficiency, segment profit declined by ¥1 million, or 3.6%, to ¥34 million.」
While sales efficiency improved, intensifying competition for automotive-related products resulted in lower revenue and profit in the chemicals business. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, revenue from the related division rose to ¥5,080 million, up ¥152 million, or 3.1%, year on year, as crude oil prices stabilized and products for the automotive and electric wire industries performed well. Segment operating profit rose by ¥30 million, or 30.9%, to ¥129 million.」
Strong performance by products for the automotive and electric wire industries resulted in 3.1% revenue growth and 30.9% growth in segment operating profit in the chemicals business. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the chemicals business, revenue from the related division rose to ¥3,295 million, up ¥65 million, or 2.0%, year on year, as crude oil prices stabilized and products for the electric wire industry performed particularly well. Segment operating profit rose by ¥18 million, or 34.0%, to ¥74 million.」
Products for the electric wire industry performed well, resulting in 2.0% revenue growth and 34.0% growth in segment operating profit in the chemicals business. No specific measures for expanding domestic and overseas transactions are described. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We will strengthen relationships with leading domestic manufacturers and manufacturers offering distinctive products, develop horizontal sales to their customers, and seek to expand revenue and earnings. As our major business partners expand overseas, we will use overseas representative offices as information hubs to strengthen sales in Southeast Asia and North America.」
The Company is pursuing stronger relationships with domestic manufacturers, horizontal sales to their customers, and increased sales in Southeast Asia and North America through its overseas representative offices.