Four Future Technologies: “NaSFA”

「In addition, we continue to further study and develop the 4 technologies for the future represented by NaSFA (Nano technology, Security, Fusion, Art).」

「The Research and Development Division is developing anti-counterfeit paper, multiple products targeting reduced environmental impact, and functional paper using specialty fibers.」

「The Research and Development Division has begun studying multiple themes, including new specialty functional papers and anti-counterfeit paper.」

「In the specialty materials business, we are pursuing numerous development projects under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development. In the functional paper field, a major project has reached the stage where its development outlook is clear, and some products have been launched. We will continue developing this project and plan to launch other products during the current fiscal year. In the security field, we launched a new anti-counterfeiting project following the major project in the second quarter. As part of our overseas expansion, we attended High Security Printing, an international conference on anti-counterfeiting technology held in November, and presented our technology. Following our participation in the conference, we received inquiries regarding overseas anti-counterfeit paper and are proceeding with development. In the fancy paper field, we expect to launch an overseas fancy paper product during the current fiscal year.」

「In the specialty materials business, under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development, we have begun numerous development projects. In the functional paper field, a major project has reached the stage where its development outlook is clear, and its launch is expected during the current fiscal year. In the security field, we launched a major project and are working to launch additional projects. As part of our overseas expansion, we plan to attend High Security Printing, an international conference on anti-counterfeiting technology, to be held in November, as we did the previous year. In the fancy paper field, we launched 2 new products for the domestic market and expect to launch a fancy paper product for overseas markets during the current fiscal year.」

「In the specialty materials business, under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development, we have begun numerous development projects. In the functional paper field, a major project has reached the stage where its development outlook is clear, and its launch is expected during the current fiscal year. In the security field, the launch of a new product is also expected, and we are pursuing a major project.」

「In the specialty materials business, under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development, we have begun numerous development projects in the functional paper field, while focusing on developing functional paper that can become a next-generation core business, including projects arising from new customer inquiries. In the security field, we are pursuing medium- to long-term themes aimed at overseas expansion and short-term themes for the domestic market. As part of our overseas expansion, we presented our new technology at High Security Printing, an international conference on anti-counterfeiting technology.」

「In the specialty materials business, under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development, we are focusing on both medium- to long-term themes aimed at creating a next-generation core business and short-term themes targeted for sales within several years. In the functional paper field, we have begun numerous development projects, including projects arising from new customer inquiries. In the security field, we are pursuing medium- to long-term themes aimed at overseas expansion and short-term themes for the domestic market. In the fancy paper field, we are focusing on developing new products for the next fiscal year following the strong start of a new product for overseas markets.」

「In the security field, we succeeded in developing new technology.」

「In the specialty materials business, we are focusing on developing new sheets under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development, in order to launch a business that will become a next-generation core business.」

「For anti-counterfeit paper, we are pursuing technology development and new product development, primarily for overseas expansion, and have established several new anti-counterfeiting technologies.」

「In the specialty materials business, we are focusing on developing new sheets under “NaSFA (Nasfa),” the direction of our product development, in order to launch a business that will become a next-generation core business. We are also continuing to study the use of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) in functional paper. For anti-counterfeit paper, we are pursuing technology development and new product development, primarily for overseas expansion, and aim to establish new anti-counterfeiting technologies.」

「In addition, we continue to further study and develop the 4 technologies for the future represented by NaSFA (Nano technology, Security, Fusion, Art).」

「In addition, under the development direction “NaSFA (Nasfa),” we are pursuing research into the use of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) in functional paper that leverages CNF’s characteristics, in cooperation with other companies, universities and public research institutions. We are also working on technology development and new product development for anti-counterfeit paper.」

「In addition, under the development theme “NaSFA (Nasfa),” we continue to pursue research into cellulose nanofibers (CNF), a nanomaterial. We are also pursuing the development of anti-counterfeit paper through new technology development and new product development in parallel.」

「In the specialty materials business, under the development theme “NaSFA (Nasfa),” we are pursuing research into cellulose nanofibers (CNF), a nanomaterial, including joint development with universities, as well as with local governments and companies. We are also developing new functional papers and information papers, including anti-counterfeit paper.」

「Our Group has designated 4 future technologies, namely nanotechnology, anti-counterfeiting technology, technology fusion and new processing technology, as target areas, and named the development theme “NaSFA” using their initials.」