Capital Investment Centered on the Polymer Business and Expansion of Supply Capacity in Asia
First written in FY2016. 9 of 18 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 3 of 15 companies on the "Worse" side.
11 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group made ¥4,238 million in capital investments overall, mainly in the Polymer Business. In the Polymer Business, ¥2,828 million was invested in measures including renovation work on film manufacturing plant buildings. In the Functional Materials Business, ¥890 million was invested in measures including the maintenance and renewal of production facilities for glass cloth, glass fiber and glass beads.」
Even under the business rehabilitation plan, the Group invested ¥2,828 million in the Polymer Business and ¥890 million in the Functional Materials Business, advancing the development of production infrastructure in growth areas and the maintenance and renewal of existing facilities. - 2026-05-26AdvancedEarnings presentation
「高分子・ガラス繊維を中心とした高付加価値品の更なる拡販と生産強化の検討・推進」
高分子事業に加えてガラス繊維事業を対象に、高付加価値品の販売拡大と生産強化を進める方向が具体化した。 - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group made ¥6,813 million in capital investments overall, mainly in the Polymer Business. In the Polymer Business, ¥4,238 million was invested in measures including the expansion of nylon film production facilities and renovation work on film manufacturing plant buildings. In the Functional Materials Business, ¥1,942 million was invested in measures including the expansion of cotton nonwoven production facilities.」
The Group made ¥6,813 million in capital investments overall, mainly in the Polymer Business, and pursued measures including the expansion of nylon film and cotton nonwoven production facilities. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group made ¥7,641 million in capital investments overall, mainly in the Polymer Business. In the Polymer Business, ¥4,242 million was invested in measures including the expansion of nylon film production facilities and renovation work on film manufacturing plant buildings.」
The Group made ¥7,641 million in capital investments overall, mainly in the Polymer Business, and pursued measures including the expansion of nylon film production facilities. Partial modifications to the Indonesian subsidiary's production facilities were scheduled for completion in September 2023. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, remained in a difficult situation, partly because of declining demand for interior and automotive-related applications.」
While expanding supply capacity in Asia, the Thai subsidiary TASCO faced difficult conditions because of declining demand and recorded an impairment loss of ¥1,043 million associated with deteriorating performance. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「At THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, design-in approval for products made on the new production line was progressing, but business overall was sluggish, partly because of declining demand for automotive-related applications.」
The Thai subsidiary continues to pursue design-in approval for products made on the new production line, but business overall was sluggish because of declining demand for automotive-related applications. No new milestone, such as completion of commissioning, is provided. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Overseas sales of polyester spunbond progressed steadily as customer development advanced, while domestic sales generally struggled to grow. At THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, design-in approval for products made on the new production line was progressing, but business overall was sluggish because of the impact of customer inventory adjustments in some applications.」
Customer development for overseas sales and design-in approval for new-production-line products at the Thai subsidiary are continuing, but TASCO was sluggish overall because of the impact of inventory adjustments. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, made progress in design-in approvals for automotive and interior applications, but business remained sluggish because of the impact of inventory adjustments by customers in some applications.」
The Thai subsidiary continues to pursue design-in approval for automotive and interior applications, but business remained sluggish because of inventory adjustments by customers. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, is progressively obtaining design-in approval for products made on the new production line, while sales of existing-line products remained solid.」
The report continues to state that the Thai subsidiary is progressively pursuing design-in approval for products made on the new production line and that sales of existing-line products remain solid. No new milestone, such as completion of commissioning, is provided. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, is progressively obtaining design-in approval for products made on the new production line, while sales of existing products in civil engineering, carpet and other applications were solid.」
The report continues to state that the Thai subsidiary is progressively pursuing design-in approval for products made on the new production line and that sales in existing applications remain solid. No new milestone, such as completion of commissioning, is provided. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, is progressively obtaining design-in approval for products made on the new production line, while sales of existing products remained solid in civil engineering, carpet and other applications.」
The report continues to state that the Thai subsidiary is pursuing design-in approval for products made on the new production line and that sales in existing applications remain solid, but provides no new milestone such as completion of commissioning. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, the Group made ¥4,129 million in capital investments overall, mainly in the Polymer Business. In the Polymer Business, ¥2,640 million was invested in measures including the expansion of nylon film and nonwoven production facilities. THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, is progressively obtaining design-in approval for products made on the new production line, while sales of existing products remained solid in civil engineering, carpet and other applications.」
The report describes the specific progress of ¥2,640 million in capital investment in the Polymer Business and the design-in approval of products made on the Thai subsidiary's new production line. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas, THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, maintained solid sales in applications including civil engineering and carpets, and a new production line also began operating.」
The report describes concrete progress in expanding supply capacity, with a new production line beginning operation at the Thai subsidiary. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Thai joint venture UNITIKA ADVANCE (THAILAND) CO.,LTD. (Unitika Advance (Thailand)), established in Thailand, began operations in June. At the Thai subsidiary THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the expanded No. 3 production line began operating.」
The Thai joint venture began operations in June, and TASCO's expanded No. 3 production line became operational. Specific operating milestones are provided for the expansion of the business base and supply capacity in Asia. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Film Business, packaging sales in Japan remained strong through the third quarter. Overseas sales also increased as higher sales volumes at the Indonesian subsidiary P.T.EMBLEM ASIA resulted from expanded production capacity.」
The report continues to describe higher overseas sales volumes and revenue associated with expanded production capacity at the Indonesian subsidiary. No additional milestone, such as completion of a new expansion, is reported. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Nonwoven Business, polyester spunbond sales volumes declined in agricultural and other applications but increased in interior and construction-material applications, resulting in higher earnings. Overseas, THAI UNITIKA SPUNBOND CO.,LTD. (TASCO), the Thai subsidiary, increased earnings through greater overseas expansion, mainly in carpet applications, and cost reductions, despite the sluggish Thai economy.」
The report describes higher earnings at the Thai subsidiary, driven by increased overseas expansion, mainly in carpet applications, and cost reductions, in addition to the expansion of existing overseas supply capacity. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Film Business, the packaging sector remained strong in Japan as demand increased in anticipation of forecasts for an extremely hot summer. Overseas sales volumes also increased as our subsidiary P.T.EMBLEM ASIA expanded its production capacity.」
The increase in overseas sales volumes associated with expanded production capacity at P.T.EMBLEM ASIA is reported. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Company will further promote capital investment centred on the growth-oriented Polymers business and seek to expand its product supply capacity in Asia, a growth market.」
Capital investment for the year totaled ¥5,968 million, including ¥4,227 million in the Polymer Business. The Thai subsidiary is expanding its nonwoven production facilities, scheduled for completion in April 2017, with post-completion capacity of 6,000 tonnes per year.