Developing New Markets and Expanding the Business Scope
First written in FY2016. 15 of 25 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
36 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, we launched a new industrial filter on the market. For M-Thermo, we are continuing development and evaluation, primarily for use as an insulating material for lithium-ion batteries. Some projects have had their schedules revised due to changes in customers’ development plans and other factors.」
The initiative advanced to the market launch of a new industrial filter and development and evaluation of M-Thermo for lithium-ion-battery applications. Some projects have been rescheduled due to changes in customer plans and other factors. - 2026-05-28AdvancedManagement plan
「Expand applications for functional materials and develop markets」
The company identified expanding applications for functional materials and developing markets as specific priority initiatives under the Fifth Medium-Term Management Plan. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, a new industrial filter was adopted. M-Thermo, a thermal-management material expected to benefit from the growth of vehicle electrification, was newly adopted for multiple applications as an insulating material for lithium-ion batteries.」
The initiative advanced through the new adoption of an industrial filter and the adoption of M-Thermo insulating materials for lithium-ion batteries in multiple applications. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「During the consolidated fiscal year, one industrial filter was adopted, and two M-Thermo insulating materials for lithium-ion batteries, a thermal-management material expected to benefit from the growth of vehicle electrification, were also adopted.」
The Company secured adoption of 1 industrial filter and 2 M-Thermo insulating materials for lithium-ion batteries as part of its expansion into new markets and business areas. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a specific achievement for M-Thermo, a thermal-management material expected to benefit from the growth of vehicle electrification, insulating materials for batteries in electric vehicles have been adopted.」
The expansion of new markets and business areas has advanced to the adoption of M-Thermo insulating materials for electric-vehicle batteries. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Specific achievements for M-Thermo, a thermal-management material expected to benefit from the growth of vehicle electrification, include the development and filing of patent applications for various differentiated technologies, such as lightweight, thin, flexible insulating materials capable of withstanding high temperatures and electrically insulating thermal-diffusion materials. We exhibited these products at N-PLUS, a trade show held at Tokyo Big Sight in February 2022, and are developing products directly addressing customer requirements.」
For the expansion of new markets and business areas, M-Thermo has progressed through the development of differentiated technologies, patent applications, and trade-show exhibitions. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under the new medium-term management plan “Awa Breakthrough Plan,” which began this fiscal year, our Group has worked to expand and strengthen its core businesses, create new businesses, and improve productivity through DX.」
The Group has reiterated its policy under the new medium-term management plan of expanding and strengthening core businesses, creating new businesses, and improving productivity through DX. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under the new medium-term management plan “Awa Breakthrough Plan,” which began this fiscal year, our Group is working to expand and strengthen its core businesses, create new businesses, and improve labor productivity through DX.」
The Group continues to state its policy of strengthening core businesses and creating new businesses under the new medium-term management plan. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to demand for thermal-management solutions aimed at electrifying vehicle power sources, miniaturizing and enhancing the performance of electronic equipment, and maximizing energy efficiency in living spaces, we are developing and expanding the lineup of M-thermo, a thermal-management material with insulating and thermal-conductive functions.」
The Company has identified the development and lineup expansion of M-Thermo thermal-management materials as a concrete new-market and new-business initiative. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these business conditions, our Group worked to expand sales and develop new markets, while also pursuing cost reductions, fixed-cost reductions, and greater efficiency in indirect functions. However, the impact of declining orders was substantial, and we were unable to secure profits.」
The Group continues to identify sales expansion and new-market development as initiatives. No additional specific products, markets, or numerical targets have been presented. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these business conditions, our Group worked to expand sales and develop new markets, while also pursuing cost reductions, fixed-cost reductions, and greater efficiency in indirect functions. However, the impact of declining orders was substantial, and we were unable to secure profits.」
The Group continues to identify sales expansion and new-market development as initiatives, but no specific products, markets, or milestones have been presented. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group continued to focus on expanding sales in existing businesses, primarily in Asia. However, sales of automotive-related materials and general industrial materials declined due to factors including the impact of U.S.-China trade friction and the slowdown in the Chinese economy.」
The Group continues overseas sales-expansion initiatives related to new markets and business areas, but this quarterly report presents no new milestones concerning the market rollout of new products. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group continued to focus on expanding sales in existing businesses, primarily in Asia.」
The Group continues to expand sales in existing businesses, primarily in Asia. No specific milestones or new numerical targets for new markets or products have been presented. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For the carbon composite material CARMIX, we are expanding the product lineup to include thermal-diffusion materials, electromagnetic-wave-absorption materials, carbon-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTP), and other products. We are also actively exhibiting at trade shows for market rollout and are focusing on commercialization.」
To expand new markets and the business scope, the Company is expanding CARMIX’s lineup for multiple applications, exhibiting at trade shows, and developing market opportunities. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group focused on expanding sales in existing businesses, primarily in Asia, and on developing high-performance products. For new products, we are focusing on developing applications primarily in Japan and Asia.」
The Group continues its initiatives to expand overseas sales in existing businesses, develop high-performance products, and develop applications for new products. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group focused on expanding sales in existing businesses, primarily in Asia, and on developing high-performance products. For new products, we focused mainly on developing domestic applications.」
The Group continues to expand overseas sales in existing businesses and develop applications for new products. No new numerical targets or deadlines have been presented. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group focused on expanding sales in overseas markets, primarily in Asia, and on rolling out new products in the market and developing high-performance products for existing businesses. However, sales of automotive-related materials declined, while higher raw-material and fuel prices and increased research and development expenses also had an impact.」
The Group continues to roll out new products in the market and develop high-performance products for existing businesses. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「With respect to “Developing New Markets and Expanding the Business Scope,” we will further expand our business scope by establishing next-generation core products and a production structure through marketing, benchmarking activities, and alliance strategies.」
The means of advancing the strategy have become more specific, namely developing next-generation core products and establishing a production structure through marketing, benchmarking, and alliances. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group has focused on overseas markets, primarily in Asia, pursuing activities to develop new customers and expand sales, while also working to develop higher-performance versions of existing products and commercialize and roll out new products in the market.」
The Group continues to expand sales overseas, primarily in Asia, improve the performance of existing products, and commercialize and roll out new products. No new numerical targets or deadlines have been presented. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group has focused on overseas markets, primarily in Asia, pursuing activities to develop new customers and expand sales, while also working to develop higher-performance versions of existing products and commercialize and roll out new products in the market.」
The Group continues to expand sales overseas, improve the performance of existing products, and commercialize and roll out new products. No specific numerical targets or deadlines have been presented. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group has focused on overseas markets, primarily in Asia, pursuing activities to develop new customers and expand sales, while also working to develop higher-performance versions of existing products and commercialize and roll out new products in the market.」
In addition to expanding sales overseas, the Group continues to improve the performance of existing products and commercialize and roll out new products. No specific numerical targets or deadlines have been presented. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group promoted sales expansion activities in overseas markets, primarily in Asia, while also working to commercialize and roll out new products in the market.」
The Group continues to expand sales overseas, primarily in Asia, and commercialize and roll out new products. No new numerical targets or deadlines have been presented. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group promoted sales expansion activities in overseas markets, primarily in Asia, while also working to commercialize and roll out new products in the market.」
The Group continues to expand sales overseas, primarily in Asia, and commercialize and roll out new products. No new numerical targets or deadlines have been presented. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Under these circumstances, our Group has focused on overseas markets, primarily in Asia, pursuing activities to develop new customers and expand sales, while also working to commercialize and roll out new products in the market.」
The Group continues to work on the market rollout and commercialization of new products. No specific product names, numerical targets, or deadlines are provided in this quarterly report. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「“Developing New Markets and Expanding the Business Scope” and “Pursuing Competitive Advantage for Core Products in Global Markets.” With respect to developing new markets and expanding the business scope, we aim to develop new markets in the growing environmental and next-generation energy fields using thermal-conductive materials, electromagnetic-wave-absorbing materials, insulating materials, and other products that capitalize on our strength in production technology.」
The Company plans to expand into thermal-conductive materials, electromagnetic-wave-absorbing materials, insulating materials, and other products, primarily in the environmental and next-generation energy fields.