Development of new businesses, products and markets
First written in FY2016. 21 of 34 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: FY2026.
52 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Against this backdrop, we will strengthen supply capacity by expanding equipment at the Ibaraki Plant, promote the market rollout of “Paramil,” a high-value-added product based on proprietary technology, and focus on developing new products and cultivating new demand fields.」
Concrete initiatives in new-product and new-market development include expanding equipment at the Ibaraki Plant, rolling out the high-value-added product “Paramil,” and cultivating new demand fields. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Pulp Mold Division experienced lower sales of produce trays due to this summer’s extreme heat, but sales volumes increased following the launch of new trays for office equipment. Selling-price revisions also contributed to higher revenue, and division sales totaled ¥3,245 million, up 7.0% year on year.」
The launch of new trays for office equipment increased sales volume and contributed to a 7.0% year-on-year increase in division sales. The disclosure indicates concrete progress in new-product development and market expansion. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In cooperation with the Production Engineering Department and each business division, we are promoting the development of new businesses, products and markets by researching social conditions and trends and conducting market analysis, thereby exploring new markets and demand from new perspectives and with fresh ideas, while developing environmentally conscious products.」
The company continues to develop new businesses, products and markets through cooperation between the Production Engineering Department and each business division, as well as through market research and analysis. R&D expenses are stated at ¥181 million, but no completed new products are specifically reported. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Pulp Mold Division experienced lower sales volumes of commercial egg trays and produce trays, but sales of food containers, pulp-mold trays for office equipment and egg cartons remained firm, while selling-price revisions also contributed to revenue. Division sales totaled ¥4,609 million, up 7.2% year on year.」
Sales of food containers, pulp-mold trays for office equipment and egg cartons remained firm, and Pulp Mold Division sales rose 7.2% year on year. Concrete business results related to new-product and new-market expansion are shown. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, sales for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year rose 0.7% year on year to ¥10,811 million, despite lower volumes for each major product, due to the effect of selling-price revisions to address higher raw material and fuel prices, as well as expanded sales of cast film for hygiene materials and automotive applications and food containers made from pulp mold.」
Expanded sales of cast film for hygiene materials and automotive applications and food containers made from pulp mold are specifically cited as revenue drivers despite lower volumes. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Pulp Mold Division experienced lower sales volumes of commercial egg trays and trays for office equipment, but sales of food containers and egg cartons remained firm, and selling-price revisions also contributed to higher revenue. Division sales totaled ¥1,540 million, up 13.8% year on year.」
Sales of food containers and egg cartons remained firm, and Pulp Mold Division sales rose 13.8% year on year. Continued business results from new-product and new-market development are shown. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, consolidated fiscal-year sales rose 10.3% year on year to ¥21,788 million, driven by revisions to the selling prices of all products to address higher raw material and fuel prices, the recovery in demand for commercial egg trays, and expanded sales of food containers, a new pulp-mold product.」
The expanded sales of food containers, a new pulp-mold product, are specifically cited as a full-year driver of higher revenue, demonstrating a track record in new-product development and new-market expansion. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「R&D expenses for the third quarter of the current cumulative consolidated period totaled ¥109 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the third quarter of the current cumulative consolidated period.」
The company continues its research and development activities, with R&D expenses of ¥109 million. There were no significant changes in the status of these activities. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the cumulative consolidated period through the first quarter were ¥22 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the cumulative consolidated period through the first quarter.」
The company continues its research and development activities, with R&D expenses of ¥22 million. There were no significant changes in the status of these activities. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「To remain a company that consistently provides new and valuable products and services, one of its corporate principles, the group is advancing R&D into resource-saving, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly products and services with a view to the SDGs, while working to understand customer and market needs from their perspective across its businesses and related fields.」
The company continues to develop new businesses, products and markets by identifying customer and market needs, conducting market research, and collaborating with each business division. R&D expenses were ¥143 million, but no completed new products are specifically reported. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥107 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company continues its research and development activities, with R&D expenses of ¥107 million for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were no significant changes in the status of these activities. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥68 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company continues its research and development activities, with R&D expenses of ¥68 million. There were no significant changes in the status of these activities. - FY2022-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥32 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company continues its research and development activities, with R&D expenses of ¥32 million for the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were no significant changes in the status of these activities. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「In cooperation with the Production Engineering Department, the R&D Department and each business division, we are promoting the development of new businesses, products and markets by researching social conditions and trends and conducting market analysis, thereby exploring new markets and demand from new perspectives and with fresh ideas, while developing environmentally conscious products. We are also preparing new development themes in cooperation with peer companies, public testing and research institutes, and specialized universities. The total research and development expenses incurred by the group during the consolidated fiscal year were ¥114 million.」
The company continues to develop new businesses, products and markets through cooperation among the Production Engineering Department, the R&D Department, the business divisions and external research institutions. Research and development expenses were ¥114 million. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total research and development expenses for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year were ¥86 million. There were no significant changes in the status of the group’s research and development activities during the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year.」
The company continues its research and development activities, with R&D expenses of ¥86 million for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were no significant changes in the status of these activities. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Film Division posted higher sales of PS film for food containers on increased demand, while functional cast film for industrial applications and hygiene materials also performed well. Sales totaled ¥1,954 million, up 10.1% year on year.」
Specific product areas, including PS film for food containers and functional cast film for hygiene materials, performed well, and Film Division sales rose 10.1% year on year. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Film Division posted higher sales of PS film for food containers on increased demand, while sales of functional cast film for new applications and hygiene materials were also strong. Sales totaled ¥1,004 million, up 13.2% year on year.」
Functional cast film for new applications and hygiene materials performed well, and Film Division sales, including PS film for food containers, rose 13.2% year on year. The disclosure indicates concrete progress in expanding new products and fields. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Centered on the Production Engineering Department, the newly established R&D Department and development staff in each business division, the company’s research and development structure promotes cooperation and collaboration while conducting market research and R&D activities effectively and promptly. In cooperation with the Production Engineering Department, the newly established R&D Department and each business division, the company is promoting the development of new businesses, products and markets by researching social conditions and trends and conducting market analysis, thereby exploring new markets and demand from new perspectives and with fresh ideas, while developing environmentally conscious products. The total research and development expenses incurred by the group during the consolidated fiscal year were ¥115 million.」
The company established a research and development structure including a newly created R&D Department and incurred ¥115 million in R&D expenses. Efforts to develop new businesses, products and markets have taken concrete shape in terms of both organization and spending. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「As production of molded resin products gained traction, the Molding Division posted higher sales, which totaled ¥617 million, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), up 58.2% year on year.」
Production of molded resin products gained traction, and Molding Division sales rose 58.2% year on year. The progress of the new-product rollout is confirmed by new figures. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As production of molded resin products gained traction, the Molding Division posted higher sales, which totaled ¥377 million, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), up 134.0% year on year.」
Production of molded resin products gained traction, and Molding Division sales rose 134.0% year on year. The rollout of new products continued to advance. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As production of molded resin products gained traction, the Molding Division posted higher sales, which totaled ¥169 million, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), up 266.3% year on year.」
Production of molded resin products gained traction, and Molding Division sales rose 266.3% year on year. This indicates concrete progress in the rollout of new products. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The Molding Division began producing and selling molded resin products, and sales, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), totaled ¥608 million, up 594.3% from the previous fiscal year.」
Production and sales of molded resin products became established over the full fiscal year, and Molding Division sales rose 594.3% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Molding Division began producing and selling molded resin products, and sales, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), totaled ¥390 million, up 653.6% year on year.」
Following the start of production and sales of molded resin products, Molding Division sales rose 653.6% year on year, and the rollout of new products continued to advance. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Molding Division began producing and selling molded resin products, and sales, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), totaled ¥161 million, up 601.5% year on year.」
Following the start of production and sales of molded resin products, Molding Division sales rose 601.5% year on year, indicating progress in the rollout of new products. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Molding Division began producing and selling molded resin products during the current period, and sales, including the existing suspended packaging containers (Yurica-go), totaled ¥46 million, up 322.2% year on year.」
The company launched specific new molded resin products for production and sale from the current period, resulting in a 322.2% year-on-year increase in Molding Division sales. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In cooperation with the Technology Development Department and each business division, we are promoting the development of new businesses, products and markets by researching social conditions and trends and conducting market analysis, thereby exploring new markets and demand from new perspectives and with fresh ideas, while developing environmentally conscious products. We are also preparing new development themes in cooperation with peer companies, public testing and research institutes, and specialized universities.」
The company continues to develop new businesses, products and markets through cooperation among the Technology Development Department and the business divisions, market research, and collaboration with external research institutions. Research and development expenses are stated at ¥71 million. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the paper-bag business, domestic sales of bags for chemicals and newly expanded sales were strong and increased revenue. Overseas, the benefits of capital investment to meet solid ASEAN demand emerged, resulting in higher sales of heavy-duty bags for chemical and food applications.」
In addition to expanding sales in Japan, the benefits of capital investment to meet ASEAN demand are appearing as higher sales of heavy-duty packaging bags for the chemical and food industries, broadening the company’s track record in developing new markets and customers. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the paper-bag business, domestic sales of bags for synthetic resins remained weak, but sales increased on strong performance in bags for chemicals and newly expanded sales. Overseas, sales of heavy-duty bags for chemical and food applications increased substantially on strong performance in both markets.」
Strong performance in bags for chemicals and newly expanded sales drove higher revenue, indicating concrete progress in developing new markets and customers. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will address the following 3 priority issues: ① Promote Total Packaging Solution sales. ② Enter new markets by adding functions to existing products. ③ Focus on the overseas business.」
Entry into new markets by adding functions to existing products is explicitly identified as a priority issue for the next fiscal year. This gives concrete form, as a priority issue, to the existing initiatives for developing new products and markets. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Under the slogan “TPS (Total Packaging Solution) proposals,” the company works on new product development, functional improvements and proposals for optimal packaging.」
New product development is continuing alongside functional improvements and proposals for optimal packaging. No specific results in developing new products or new markets are stated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Development Department works with the Technical Department and each business division to develop new businesses, products and markets. Through research into social conditions and trends and market analysis, it promotes the development of new markets and demand from new perspectives and ideas, as well as the development of environmentally considerate products.」
The company aims to develop new businesses and markets through collaboration among the Development Department, Technical Department and business divisions, together with market research and analysis.