Proactive investment in new film fields
First written in FY2018. 19 of 23 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-11-13.
3 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-11-13AdvancedEarnings presentation
「フィルム部門は、輸出向けポリスチレンフィルムの販売数量の増加および原料市況の上昇に伴う販売価格の改定により増収」
輸出向けポリスチレンフィルムの販売数量増加により、フィルム部門の新たな販売分野に関する実績が示された。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「For film products, triggered by the start-up of a new manufacturing line using a multilayer T-die, we will accelerate the development of specialty films for the electronic materials, automotive and healthcare fields and seek full-scale entry into growth markets. We will build a new earnings base through the development and expansion of sales of high-value-added products.」
In new film fields, the company is making concrete progress in developing specialty films for electronic materials, automotive applications and healthcare and entering growth markets, triggered by the start-up of a new manufacturing line using a multilayer T-die. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Revenue in the film segment was ¥2,203 million, down 6.3% year on year, due to lower sales volumes of polystyrene film for food containers and cast film for automotive applications, as well as lower unit selling prices accompanying declines in raw material market prices.」
Sales volumes declined, including for automotive cast films developed as a new film field, and film segment sales fell 6.3% year on year. No withdrawal of the initiative is stated. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales volumes of polystyrene films for food containers declined slightly, higher sales of industrial cast films and selling-price revisions reflecting higher raw material prices lifted Film segment net sales to ¥2,350 million, up 6.3% year on year.」
Higher sales of industrial cast films were confirmed, and the expansion of sales in new film fields contributed to a 6.3% year-on-year increase in film segment sales. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In the film segment, we continue to accelerate the commercialization of environmentally friendly films that further enhance the convenience of a wide range of users with new ideas, while accurately capturing constantly changing market needs.」
The policy of accelerating the development and commercialization of environmentally friendly films has continued. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Selling-price revisions and strong performance by cast films for hygiene materials and automotive applications were offset by lower sales volumes of polystyrene films for food containers. Film segment net sales were ¥3,381 million, down 3.1% year on year.」
Cast films for hygienic materials and automotive applications performed well, and sales expansion in new film fields continued. However, overall film segment sales declined because of lower volumes of film for food containers. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales volumes of polystyrene films for food containers declined, selling-price revisions and expanded sales of cast films for hygiene materials and automotive applications resulted in Film segment net sales of ¥2,210 million, down 1.4% year on year.」
Expanded sales of cast films for hygienic materials and automotive applications are described as specific initiatives in new film fields undertaken despite lower volumes. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales volumes of polystyrene films for food containers declined, revisions to selling prices and higher sales of industrial cast films lifted Film segment net sales to ¥1,117 million, up 2.3% year on year.」
Higher sales of industrial cast films were confirmed, and the expansion of sales in new film fields has translated into higher sales. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Revisions to selling prices for polystyrene films for food containers in response to higher raw material prices lifted Film segment net sales to ¥3,491 million, up 8.1% year on year.」
In the film field, sales increased 8.1% year on year through selling-price revisions in response to higher raw-material prices. No specific new demand is described in relation to the cultivation of demand in new film fields itself. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「In the film segment, we are accelerating the commercialization of environmentally friendly films that further enhance the convenience of a wide range of users with new ideas, while accurately capturing constantly changing market needs.」
The policy of accelerating the commercialization of environmentally friendly films has continued, with new demand for cast films for industrial applications and growth in semiconductor-related demand reflected in sales performance. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Polystyrene films for food containers performed well, while cast films for industrial applications increased sales by capturing new demand. Film segment net sales were ¥3,229 million, up 9.9% year on year.」
Cast films for industrial applications related to new film fields captured new demand, demonstrating concrete progress through higher film segment sales. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「PS films for food containers performed well, while cast films for industrial applications increased sales by capturing new demand. Film segment net sales were ¥2,091 million, up 7.1% year on year.」
Cast films for industrial applications related to new film fields captured new demand and contributed to higher film segment sales. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales of PS films for food containers declined, sales of cast films for industrial applications increased on the acquisition of new demand. Film segment net sales were ¥1,025 million, up 2.1% year on year.」
Cast films for industrial applications related to new film fields captured new demand and contributed to higher film segment sales. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of films for food containers increased due to the development of new-function films and stronger stay-at-home demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cast films for industrial products also performed well and increased sales by capturing new demand. Net sales were ¥3,882 million, up 3.1% from the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
Development and the capture of new demand in new film fields, including new-functional and environmentally friendly films, were reflected in higher full-year sales. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of PS films for food containers increased on higher demand, while cast films for industrial applications also performed well and drove higher sales. The Film segment reported net sales of ¥2,939 million, up 3.8% year on year.」
Cast films for industrial applications related to new film fields performed well, and film segment sales increased 3.8% year on year. - 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.」
Functional cast films for industrial applications and hygienic materials related to new film fields performed well, and film segment sales increased 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.」
In new film fields, new-functional and hygienic-material cast films performed well, and film segment sales increased 13.2% year on year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the resin segment, we are accelerating the commercialization of environmentally friendly films that further enhance the convenience of a wide range of users with new ideas, while accurately capturing constantly changing market needs.」
Specific initiatives to accelerate the development and commercialization of SDG-related and environmentally friendly films in new film fields have been presented. - FY2019ReframedAnnual report
「③ Development and cultivation of new film fields aligned with the SDGs philosophy」
The wording of the priority has been revised from the previous expression, "aggressive investment in new film fields," to "development and cultivation of film fields aligned with the SDGs philosophy." - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「① Proactive investment in overseas businesses and new film fields」
For the next fiscal year, the company has for the first time explicitly identified aggressive investment in new film fields as a key priority alongside its overseas business. No investment amount or time frame is stated.