Creating New Businesses through Expansion into Non-Apparel and Non-Textile Fields
First written in FY2016. 14 of 23 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Using textile technology as our core, we will expand businesses in 8 growth fields by applying related textile processing technologies, applied chemistry, mechanical engineering and IT: next-generation vehicle seat materials, integrated-production airbags, carbon fiber, satellites, semiconductors, electronic materials, environmental and medical products, and non-textile Viscotecs.」
We have organized the areas targeted for expansion beyond apparel and textiles into 8 growth fields and specified expansion into satellites, semiconductors, environmental and medical products, and other areas. - 2026-05-13AdvancedEarnings
「We will work to expand our business domains in growth fields, including semiconductors and space-related fields, by leveraging textile processing technologies derived from textile technology, applied chemistry, mechanical engineering, and IT.」
The company continues to expand its business domains in growth fields, including semiconductors and space-related fields, as part of its shift away from apparel and textiles. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to the steady performance of products for game consoles and mobile devices, satellite sales contributed, resulting in higher sales and profit on a non-consolidated basis.」
As part of the expansion into non-apparel and non-textile fields, the satellite business reached the stage where it contributed to sales. - FY2025-H1Satellite delivery postponedAnnual report
「In the satellite business, delivery of satellites was postponed due to changes in the rocket launch plan, resulting in lower sales and profit.」
In the satellite business, changes to the rocket launch plan resulted in delayed delivery and lower sales and profit. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「3) Development of applications, market expansion and sales expansion for METAFLEX®, a conductive fabric with excellent flexibility, stretchability and flex-fatigue resistance. 4) Development of applications, market development and sales expansion for KB Seiren Co., Ltd.’s engineering-plastic fibers, Zexion® LCP fiber and Gladio® PPS fiber. 8) Expansion of space-related businesses, including the development, manufacture and sale of satellites and satellite components. 9) Development of applications and sales expansion for Serecarbon®, a new prepreg that changes the productivity and physical properties of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP).」
For expansion beyond apparel and textiles, we have specified the target areas and sales-expansion measures, including METAFLEX®, engineering-plastic fibers, satellites and components, and new CFRP prepreg. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the satellite business, we have started manufacturing and sales and will pursue mass production going forward.」
As part of our expansion into non-apparel and non-textile fields, we started manufacturing and selling satellites, with mass production as the next objective. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In industrial materials, we developed new customers for products such as exterior materials, which drove sales growth.」
In industrial materials within the non-apparel and non-textile fields, we reported new customer development for products such as exterior materials and sales growth. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「We will expand our non-apparel and non-textile businesses in vehicle materials, electronics, environmental and lifestyle materials, and medical products by using textile technology as a business platform, together with related textile processing technologies, applied chemistry, mechanical engineering and IT.」
Continuing the basic policy of expanding into multiple non-apparel and non-textile fields based on textile technology. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「We will expand our non-apparel and non-textile businesses in vehicle materials, electronics, environmental and lifestyle materials, and medical products by using textile technology as a business platform, together with related textile processing technologies, applied chemistry, mechanical engineering and IT.」
Continuing the policy of expanding non-apparel and non-textile fields in vehicle materials, electronics, environmental and lifestyle materials, and medical products, based on textile technology. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, distribution channels for “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, have expanded」
Continuing to apply our proprietary textile technology to the environmental and civil engineering fields and expand distribution channels for “Glass Guard®.” - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, distribution channels for “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, have expanded」
Continuing to apply our proprietary textile technology to the environmental and civil engineering fields and expand distribution channels for “Glass Guard®.” - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are working to further expand distribution channels.」
Continuing to apply our proprietary textile technology to the environmental and civil engineering fields, while increasing awareness of “Glass Guard®” and expanding distribution channels. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「② Expansion beyond apparel and textiles」
Continuing the policy of expanding non-apparel and non-textile fields, including non-textile Viscotecs, high-performance materials for vehicles, conductive materials, super fibers and sericin products. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are working to further expand distribution channels.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand distribution channels for the weed-control sheet “Glass Guard®” in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are working to further expand distribution channels.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand distribution channels for the weed-control sheet “Glass Guard®” in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are working to further expand distribution channels.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand distribution channels for the weed-control sheet “Glass Guard®” in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are pursuing further sales expansion.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand sales of Glass Guard® in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are pursuing further sales expansion.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand sales of Glass Guard® in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are pursuing further sales expansion.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand sales of Glass Guard® in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are pursuing further sales expansion.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand sales of Glass Guard® in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, we have increased industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, and are pursuing further sales expansion.」
Continuing to increase awareness and expand sales of Glass Guard® in the environmental and civil engineering fields. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the environmental and civil engineering fields, which are new business areas, industry awareness of “Glass Guard®,” a weed-control sheet commercialized using our proprietary textile technology, has increased, and sales have expanded steadily.」
As part of our expansion into non-apparel and non-textile fields, products in the environmental and civil engineering fields advanced through increased awareness and sales growth. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「2) “Expansion into non-apparel and non-textile fields” — creating new businesses by leveraging proprietary one-of-a-kind technologies」
The core strategy is to extend textile technologies to non-textile materials such as metals, resins, glass and concrete.