Development, Commercial-Scale Production and Application Expansion of High-Value-Added Products
First written in FY2016. 23 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
29 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Adoption of the highly heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid for mobile devices has increased as its heat resistance and melt processability have been recognized as an alternative to polyimide film, and sales volume has increased steadily. The company also invested in new production facilities to meet various customer requirements. This increased production capacity and enabled the production of a wide range of products. Going forward, the company will expand applications for flexible printed circuits (FPCs) and related substrates, as well as applications that leverage properties such as heat resistance, colorless transparency and excellent impact absorption.」
In addition to increased adoption of Uniamide for mobile devices, the Company invested in new production facilities, increasing production capacity and enabling production of a broader range of products. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial segment, sales recovered as demand related to electronic materials remained strong. In particular, sales of the silicone-free release film Unipeel increased significantly as demand for server applications expanded.」
For the high-value-added product Unipeel, it states that sales increased significantly against a backdrop of expanding demand for server applications, indicating expanded applications and progress in sales. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Against a backdrop of growing environmental awareness and rising demand for environmentally considerate materials to help create a sustainable society, the company is focusing on expanding Nanocon, a nylon resin capable of 100% material recycling that contributes to the environment, as well as chemically recycled nylon 6 resin. In December 2024, the company obtained ISCC PLUS certification for material-recycled nylon resin using the mass-balance approach.」
For high-value-added, environmentally considerate materials, it cites the expansion of Nanocon and chemically recycled nylon 6 resin, as well as the concrete progress of obtaining ISCC PLUS certification in December 2024. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the high-barrier nylon film Emblem HG remained strong. In the industrial segment, sales of products such as the silicone-free release film Unipeel recovered as semiconductor market conditions improved. ... In functional resins, sales of the modified polyolefin resin emulsion Arrowbase increased in water-based adhesive applications.」
In addition to strong performance by Emblem HG and a recovery in Unipeel sales, Arrowbase sales increased in water-based adhesive applications. Product-specific development of high-value-added products is progressing. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Adoption of the highly heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid for mobile devices has increased as its heat resistance and melt processability have been recognized, and sales volume has increased steadily. The company also decided to invest in new production facilities to meet various customer requirements. Construction began in August 2021, and operations commenced in April 2023.」
Adoption and sales volume of Uniamid for mobile devices increased, and new production facilities began operations in April 2023. This represents concrete progress in mass production and application expansion for a high-value-added product. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the barrier nylon film Emblem HG increased while inventory adjustments continued throughout the supply chain.」
Despite the impact of demand and inventory adjustments, sales growth for Emblem HG is presented as a concrete result of expanding sales of a high-value-added product. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Polymers segment posted higher revenue as a result of price revisions and increased sales of high-value-added products, but earnings declined due to rising energy prices and deteriorating profitability in Southeast Asia.」
The Polymers business posted higher revenue due to price revisions and increased sales of high-value-added products. While progress in upgrading product value was indicated, earnings declined due to rising energy prices and deteriorating profitability in Southeast Asia. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, the company launched Emblem KCN, a new product based on Emblem CE with barrier properties added, and adoption is expanding, mainly in the food packaging field.」
The company launched Emblem KCN, a new environmentally considerate film product, and is expanding its adoption in the food packaging field. It also plans to bring new Uniamid production facilities online in April 2023. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Among these products, sales of high-value-added products including the high-barrier nylon film “Emblem HG” and the silicone-free release polyester film “Unipill” continued to grow.」
It continues to cite sales growth for high-value-added products such as Emblem HG and Unipeel. No new milestones, such as mass production or adoption in new applications, are indicated. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Film Business, demand remained firm in both the packaging and industrial sectors. Sales of high-value-added products grew in packaging, including the barrier nylon film “Emblem HG,” and in industrial applications, including the silicone-free release polyester film “Unipill.”」
It continues to cite sales growth for high-value-added products such as Emblem HG and Unipeel. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Film Business, the Group was adversely affected by higher raw-material prices. Demand remained firm in both the packaging and industrial sectors, and sales grew for high-value-added products in packaging, including the barrier nylon film “Emblem HG” and environmentally friendly chemically recycled nylon films, as well as for high-value-added products in industrial applications, including the silicone-free release polyester film “Unipill.” Sales were strong overall, but the substantial impact of raw-material and fuel prices resulted in higher revenue but lower profit for the business as a whole.」
Sales growth was reported for multiple high-value-added products, including Emblem HG, chemically recycled nylon film and Unipeel, indicating progress in upgrading product value and expanding applications. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The highly heat-resistant polyamide resin Zecott was newly adopted for automotive and electrical and electronic applications, and sales increased. Other functional resins also performed steadily. As a result, the business as a whole posted higher revenue and earnings.」
Zecott was newly adopted for automotive and electrical and electronic applications, and sales increased. This indicates concrete progress in application development and expanded adoption of high-value-added resins. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the highly heat-resistant polyamide resin Zecott increased after the company successfully developed a new automotive application.」
For Zecott, it cites the successful development of a new automotive application and sales growth, indicating concrete progress in application development and expanded sales of high-value-added products. - FY2022-Q1Recovery and expansion in sales of high-value-added productsAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG also grew strongly in Japan and overseas. The industrial segment performed well, mainly in semiconductor-related applications, and sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release polyester film Unipeel also grew steadily. Polyarylate resin U Polymer also remained firm in applications for information terminal equipment and other uses.」
Sales of multiple high-value-added products, including Emblem HG, Unipeel and U Polymer, increased or remained firm. U Polymer, for which challenging performance had been cited through the previous fiscal year, was also shown to be firm, indicating an improvement in product-by-product sales trends. - FY2021-Q3Sales trends diverged by productAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG expanded steadily in Japan and overseas. In the industrial segment, the semiconductor field remained firm. Sales of the heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid declined, while sales of the silicone-free release polyester film Unipeel remained firm. In the resins business, sales of nylon resin declined across many applications, including electrical and electronic applications. Sales for automotive applications declined significantly due to lower production, but began to recover gradually from the third quarter. Polyarylate resin U Polymer remained sluggish in applications for information terminal equipment, office equipment and consumer products, as well as in overseas sales.」
While Emblem HG and Unipeel remained firm and expanded, sales of Uniamid and nylon resin declined or remained sluggish, with trends diverging by product. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「High-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG remained firm in Japan and overseas. In addition to applications for information terminal equipment and office equipment, polyarylate resin U Polymer also struggled in overseas sales.」
While Emblem HG and other products remained firm, U Polymer struggled in applications for information terminal equipment and office equipment and in overseas sales, reiterating the divergence in sales trends by product. - FY2021-Q1Sales trends diverged by productAnnual report
「High-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG continued to post strong sales growth in Japan and overseas. The industrial segment was generally sluggish, including automotive-related applications, but sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release polyester film Unipeel remained firm. In the resins business, demand declined due to lower production and stagnant market conditions in automotive, electrical and electronic equipment, and machinery applications, resulting in sluggish sales of nylon resin. Polyarylate resin U Polymer also struggled, with sales to information terminal equipment applications failing to grow.」
While Emblem HG and Unipeel performed well and remained firm, nylon resin and U Polymer struggled due to declining demand and stagnant market conditions, with trends diverging by high-value-added product. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction to increase production in response to strong demand for polyarylate resin was completed in December 2018, achieving a 20% increase in production capacity.」
For high-value-added resins such as U Polymer, it cites the specific milestones of completing the production expansion project and increasing production capacity by 20%. - FY2020-Q3Sales trends for high-value-added products divergedAnnual report
「High-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG continued to perform well in Japan and overseas. In the industrial segment, sales declined in Japan and overseas due to worsening semiconductor market conditions. Sales of the high-value-added heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid were strong in the first half but declined in the second half. Sales of the silicone-free release polyester film Unipeel expanded steadily.」
Emblem HG continued to perform well and Unipeel sales expanded, while Uniamid sales declined in the second half. Sales trends for high-value-added products diverged by product. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG expanded steadily in Japan and overseas. In the industrial segment, sales declined in Japan and overseas due to worsening semiconductor market conditions, but sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release polyester film Unipeel and heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid grew steadily.」
It continues to cite expanded sales of high-value-added products such as Emblem HG, Unipeel and Uniamid. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「High-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG posted strong sales growth in Japan and overseas. In the industrial segment, sales stagnated in both Japan and overseas due to worsening market conditions in the semiconductor and electronic equipment fields, but sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release polyester film Unipeel and the highly heat-resistant thermoplastic aromatic polyamide resin Uniamid remained strong.」
It continues to cite strong sales of high-value-added products such as Emblem HG, Unipeel and Uniamid. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG also increased steadily. In the industrial segment, the electrical and electronic equipment field remained firm, while sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release PET film Unipeel were strong.」
It continues to cite sales growth and strong performance for high-value-added products such as Emblem HG and Unipeel. No new milestones, such as mass production, are indicated. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial segment, supported by favorable semiconductor market conditions, the electrical and electronic equipment field remained firm, and sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release PET film Unipeel were strong.」
In addition to strong sales of high-value-added products such as Unipeel, it cites expanded sales and steady performance by Emblem HG and U Polymer. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG also increased. In the industrial segment, the electrical and electronic equipment field performed steadily on the back of favorable semiconductor market conditions, while sales of high-value-added products such as the silicone-free release PET film Unipeel were also strong. In the resins business, sales of the company's proprietary polyarylate resin U Polymer continued to expand steadily in applications for information terminal equipment and overseas automotive applications.」
It continues to cite expanded sales and strong performance for high-value-added products such as Emblem HG, Unipeel and U Polymer. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of high-value-added products such as the barrier nylon film Emblem HG also increased. In the resins business, sales and earnings of the company's proprietary polyarylate resin U Polymer expanded significantly in applications for information terminal equipment and overseas automotive applications.」
It states that sales of Emblem HG increased, while sales and earnings of U Polymer expanded significantly in applications for information terminal equipment and overseas automotive applications. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial segment, demand in the electrical and electronic equipment field, including semiconductor applications, was strong, and sales of high-value-added products such as the heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid and silicone-free release PET film Unipeel also remained firm.」
In addition to firm sales of high-value-added products such as Uniamid and Unipeel, sales of Emblem HG and U Polymer also contributed to business earnings. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial segment, demand for information terminal equipment applications increased, and sales of high-value-added products such as the heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid also expanded. In the resins business, sales of general-purpose resins remained sluggish, but the company's proprietary polyarylate resin U Polymer continued to perform well in overseas applications for information terminal equipment.」
It states that sales of high-value-added products such as Uniamid expanded, while U Polymer continued to perform well in overseas applications. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the resins business, high-value-added products such as the company's proprietary high-brightness metallic nanocomposite nylon resin are seeing expanded adoption in automotive and other applications. The thermoplastic saturated copolyester resin Elitel performed well in overseas solar-cell applications, while the company's proprietary polyarylate resin U Polymer also performed well in overseas applications for information terminal equipment.」
In addition to the existing Uniamid and Emblem HG, it cites expanded adoption of nanocomposite nylon resin in automotive applications and strong performance by Elitel and U Polymer in overseas applications. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the film business, the packaging segment remained strong in Japan, as demand increased due to the effects of an extremely hot summer, continuing the trend from the previous fiscal year. Expanded sales of high-value-added products such as the new barrier nylon film Emblem HG also contributed to earnings. In the industrial segment, demand declined in the electrical and electronic equipment field, including applications in information terminal equipment, but earnings increased as sales of high-value-added products such as the heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid expanded.」
It specifically identifies Emblem HG and Uniamid and states that expanded sales of high-value-added products contributed to earnings and led to higher earnings. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the industrial segment, demand for applications in information terminal equipment declined, but earnings increased as sales of high-value-added products such as the heat-resistant polyamide film Uniamid expanded.」
It specifically identifies Uniamid as a high-value-added product and states that expanded sales led to higher earnings. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company aims to expand its business in Japan and overseas by accelerating the development of high-value-added products.」
For products including Uniamid, Emblem HG, Unipeel, Zecott and Arrowbase, it states that the company is establishing mass-production capabilities through facility modifications, developing applications and expanding adoption.