Concentrating Resources in Growth Fields and Developing Next-Generation Products
First written in FY2017-Q1. 15 of 30 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-11-09.
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- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The division's revenue was ¥56.119 billion, an increase of ¥6.0 billion, or 12.0%, year on year, while operating profit rose ¥2.028 billion, or 32.2%, to ¥8.334 billion.」
In the Electronics and Advanced Products segment, demand for and sales of AI-related semiconductors, power infrastructure, electric railways and DC power transmission, and low-dielectric organic insulating resins contributed to a 12.0% increase in revenue and a 32.2% increase in operating profit. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Segment net sales were ¥104,430 million, up ¥12,227 million, or 13.3%, year on year, and operating income was ¥13,886 million, an increase of ¥4,717 million, or 51.5%, from the same period a year earlier.」
Sales of products for AI-related semiconductors, power infrastructure, railway operators and direct-current power transmission, as well as Snecton, contributed to a 13.3% increase in net sales and a 51.5% increase in operating income in the Electronic & Advanced Products segment. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for spherical silica for generative AI applications expanded, resulting in higher sales, while sales of spherical alumina also remained solid. Sales of acetylene black for xEV applications fell below the previous year, but sales for high-voltage cables exceeded the previous year, resulting in higher overall sales. In addition, sales of “Alsink,” a highly reliable heat-dissipating plate, increased due to the recovery of demand from railway operators and higher demand for direct-current power transmission. As a result, segment net sales were ¥50,118 million, up ¥5,061 million, or 11.2%, year on year, and operating income was ¥6,306 million, an increase of ¥1,378 million, or 28.0%, from the same period a year earlier.」
Demand for products for generative AI, railway operators, direct-current power transmission and high-voltage cables contributed to an 11.2% increase in net sales and a 28.0% increase in operating income in the Electronic & Advanced Products segment. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As a new product in the priority area of ICT & Energy, we launched “Snecton®,” a low-dielectric organic insulating resin with the electrical properties required of materials for reducing transmission losses in next-generation high-speed communications.」
For growth areas and next-generation product development, Snecton®, a low-dielectric organic insulating resin, was launched and sales began for applications including copper-clad laminates. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of spherical alumina, spherical silica and high-performance films increased as demand for semiconductor and electronic component applications gradually recovered, while sales of “Alonbright” sialon phosphors for LEDs also increased as sales volumes rose.」
For electronic and advanced products included in the growth areas, demand for semiconductor and electronic component applications recovered, and Alonbright sales volumes also increased. Segment net sales rose 8.1% and operating income rose 0.8%. - FY2024Declines in sales and operating income from growth-area productsAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥87,839 million, down ¥5,701 million, or 6.1%, year on year, and operating income was ¥9,022 million, a decrease of ¥8,953 million, or 49.8%, from the same period a year earlier.」
In the Electronic & Advanced Products segment, fiscal-year net sales declined 6.1% and operating income declined 49.8%, due to lower demand for products included in the growth areas. - FY2024-Q3Declines in sales and operating income from growth-area productsAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥63,327 million, down ¥6,464 million, or 9.3%, year on year, and operating income was ¥6,666 million, a decrease of ¥7,086 million, or 51.5%, from the same period a year earlier.」
In the Electronic & Advanced Products segment, net sales declined 9.3% and operating income declined 51.5%, as demand for consumer applications fell despite resilient demand for xEV applications. - FY2024-Q2Declines in sales and operating income from growth-area productsAnnual report
「In addition, sales of high-performance films for electronic components and semiconductor applications and spherical fused silica fillers declined due to lower consumer demand for personal computers, smartphones and other products. Sales of “Hit Plate” metal aluminum substrates for the automotive industry and “Alonbright” sialon phosphors for LEDs also fell below the previous year. As a result, segment net sales were ¥41,699 million, down ¥5,790 million, or 12.2%, year on year, and operating income was ¥4,886 million, a decrease of ¥4,740 million, or 49.2%, from the same period a year earlier.」
In the Electronic & Advanced Products segment, which includes growth areas, net sales declined 12.2% and operating income declined 49.2%, mainly due to lower consumer demand. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「We are focusing on the 3 priority areas derived from the expected future world and megatrends: ICT & Energy, Healthcare and Sustainable Living.」
The explanation has been reorganized from the previous description of growth areas and demand trends into the 3 priority areas of Mission 2030: ICT & Energy, Healthcare and Sustainable Living. - FY2023-Q3Diverging demand within growth areasAnnual report
「Sales volumes of high-performance films for electronic components and semiconductor applications and spherical fused silica fillers declined due to lower consumer demand for personal computers, smartphones and other products. Sales of spherical alumina for xEV and 5G applications remained solid, but demand for consumer applications declined, bringing total sales below the previous year. As a result, segment net sales were ¥69,791 million, up ¥3,630 million, or 5.5%, year on year, while operating income was ¥13,753 million, down ¥41 million, or 0.3%, from the same period a year earlier.」
In the Electronic & Advanced Products segment, net sales increased 5.5% while operating income declined 0.3%, as demand for xEV and 5G applications remained solid but consumer demand for personal computers, smartphones and other products declined. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, segment net sales were ¥47,489 million, up ¥3,676 million, or 8.4%, year on year, and operating income was ¥9,626 million, an increase of ¥435 million, or 4.7%, from the same period a year earlier.」
In the Electronic & Advanced Products segment, net sales increased 8.4% and operating income increased 4.7%, supported by solid performance from products including those related to 5G and data centers. Meanwhile, sales of spherical alumina for xEV applications temporarily declined. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of spherical alumina and high-purity conductive carbon black increased, led by xEV-related applications, while high-performance films for electronic components and semiconductor applications and spherical fused silica fillers performed well, supported by growing global demand related to 5G and data centers. As a result, segment net sales were ¥66,160 million, up ¥9,522 million, or 16.8%, year on year, and operating income was ¥13,794 million, an increase of ¥3,578 million, or 35.0%, from the same period a year earlier.」
Strong and growing sales of products related to xEVs, 5G and data centers were reflected in a 16.8% increase in net sales and a 35.0% increase in operating income in the Electronic & Advanced Products segment. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of spherical alumina and high-purity conductive carbon black increased, led by xEV-related applications. High-performance films for electronic components and semiconductor applications and spherical fused silica fillers also performed well, supported by growing global demand related to 5G and data centers.」
It has been reconfirmed that sales of products related to xEVs, 5G and data centers, categorized as growth-area products, increased or remained strong. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, we newly developed a highly heat-resistant specialty elastomer capable of delivering heat resistance at temperatures of approximately 190°C and are pursuing market development. Meanwhile, in the functional resins business, we commercialized the Denka IPX series, a new grade of Denka IP®, an additive that imparts heat resistance to ABS resin, with excellent properties including paintability.」
For next-generation product development, the company disclosed the development and market development of a highly heat-resistant specialty elastomer and the commercialization of the Denka IPX series. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of electronic and advanced products and the rapid antigen test kit for the novel coronavirus, “QuickNavi™-COVID19 Ag,” were strong.」
As specific examples of next-generation and growth-area products, it has been reconfirmed that sales of electronic and advanced products and the rapid antigen test kit were strong. - FY2021-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In August, we began selling the rapid antigen test kit for the novel coronavirus, “QuickNavi™ -COVID19 Ag.”」
As a specific example of next-generation product development, sales of a rapid antigen test kit for the novel coronavirus were launched. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「As a major achievement in the elastomers business, we developed Evolmer®, a new high-performance elastomer with excellent oil resistance and flex-fatigue resistance under dynamic conditions, and launched it in fiscal 2018.」
As part of next-generation product development, a new high-performance elastomer, Evolmer®, was developed and launched in fiscal 2018. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「③ Concentration of resources on growth areas and development of next-generation products」
Concentration of resources on growth areas and development of next-generation products have been reiterated as new growth strategies under Denka100. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「③ Concentration of resources on growth areas and development of next-generation products」
Concentration of resources on growth areas and development of next-generation products have been reiterated as one of Denka100's new growth strategies. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「③ Concentration of resources on growth areas and development of next-generation products」
Concentration of resources on growth areas and development of next-generation products have been reiterated as one of Denka100's 3 new growth strategies. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「As part of its initiatives in the Environment and Energy fields among the 4 growth fields, the company established the Automotive Materials & Solution Development Promotion Office at its head office as the Denka Group-wide contact point for accurately capturing new needs for next-generation automobiles and automotive components.」
The growth areas have been specified as 4 areas—Environment, Energy, Infrastructure and Healthcare—replacing the previous wording, and multiple initiatives are being implemented in areas including automotive, energy and healthcare. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「[3 New Growth Strategies] ③ Concentrating resources in growth fields and developing next-generation products」
The company continues to position concentrating resources in growth fields and developing next-generation products as core pillars of its strategy. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「[3 New Growth Strategies] ③ Concentrating resources in growth fields and developing next-generation products」
The company continues to position concentrating resources in growth fields and developing next-generation products as core pillars of its strategy. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「[3 New Growth Strategies] ③ Concentrating resources in growth fields and developing next-generation products」
The company has identified resource allocation to growth fields and the development of next-generation products as an integrated growth initiative.