Creating Markets through New Gases and New Applications
First written in FY2016. 17 of 32 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Raised".
- FY2026RaisedAnnual report
「As part of our efforts toward carbon neutrality, we will introduce high-value-added products such as carbon nanotubes and flame retardants made from acetylene, while working to expand applications in non-combustion fields, including the wider adoption of atmospheric-pressure smart carburizing, which can reduce direct CO2 emissions by more than 90%.」
Carbon nanotubes, flame retardants and atmospheric-pressure smart carburizing were specified as targets for new applications and market creation, expanding development into non-combustion fields. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although oxygen in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” declined due to lower spot demand, and LPG declined due to lower residential demand and the closure of a filling station operated by a supply customer, fluorocarbons increased through new customer acquisitions for new refrigerant gases for automobiles, argon through new customer acquisitions for on-site construction and filling stations, and specialty gases through new customer acquisitions. Carbon dioxide also benefited from price revisions, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
New customer acquisitions progressed for new refrigerant gases for automobiles, argon for on-site construction and filling stations, and specialty gases, and sales of other industrial gases, etc. exceeded those of the same period of the previous year. - FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「We are also developing lightweight containers and other products to improve transport efficiency. In addition, we are developing a gas recycling system, promoting the recovery of rare gases used in areas such as semiconductors, and contributing to reducing environmental impact. Together with other companies, we are jointly developing technologies for a new carburizing method using acetylene, atmospheric-pressure smart carburizing, which can reduce direct CO2 emissions by more than 90%, and for producing carbon-recycled materials, including lightweight calcium carbonate, by reusing carbide slurry generated during acetylene production and carbon dioxide emitted from factories, thereby contributing to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.」
Gas recycling, rare-gas recovery, atmospheric-pressure smart carburizing and carbon-recycled materials were added as targets for new applications and materials, with the CO2 reduction rate specified as more than 90%. - FY2025-H1Acquisition of new gases and promotion of new processes; revised emissions-reduction wordingAnnual report
「We also developed and are promoting a new process using dissolved acetylene that can reduce CO2 emissions by more than 90% compared with conventional heat-treatment processes. Oxygen and argon in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through new customer acquisitions and the recovery of demand from delivery destinations; nitrogen increased through higher demand in the food sector and the recovery of demand in the semiconductor sector; and LNG, ammonia and fluorocarbons increased through new customer acquisitions.」
The disclosure added new customer acquisitions for LNG, ammonia and fluorocarbons to those for oxygen, argon and nitrogen, and advanced to the stage of developing and promoting a new process. Meanwhile, the reduction figure was changed from approximately 99.5% stated in the previous fiscal year to more than 90% this time. - FY2024RaisedAnnual report
「In the gas business, we will develop new markets through the development of new applications and expand the cylinder gas business. We will focus in particular on expanding sales of low-environmental-impact liquid ammonia, hydrogen gas, new refrigerant gases and carbon dioxide for agricultural use. For specialty gases, we obtained certification as an accredited provider of international reference materials in September 2023 and will work to expand sales of specialty gases compliant with international standards.」
Liquid ammonia, hydrogen gas, new refrigerant gases, carbon dioxide for agricultural use and specialty gases compliant with international standards were specified as targets for new applications, broadening the scope of market development. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「We developed a new process using dissolved acetylene that can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 99.5% compared with conventional heat-treatment processes.」
The disclosure described the specific progress of developing a new process using dissolved acetylene that can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 99.5% compared with conventional processes. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Nitrogen in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased in volume through the recovery of demand from major customers and new customer acquisitions.」
Sales volumes of nitrogen increased through the recovery of demand from major customers and new customer acquisitions. The disclosure also noted volume declines in oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide and LPG, among others, but overall sales increased through price revisions and other measures. - FY2023-Q3RaisedAnnual report
「We are also developing supply networks for low-environmental-impact liquid ammonia, hydrogen gas and other products, as well as conducting R&D on new materials using dissolved acetylene, with the aim of creating a carbon-neutral society.」
In addition to developing supply networks for liquid ammonia, hydrogen gas and other products, R&D on new materials using dissolved acetylene was specified as a measure for developing new markets and applications. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Although shipment volumes of “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” generally declined, sales increased through price revisions reflecting soaring raw material prices, argon sales to on-site construction projects and spot demand, new customer acquisitions for aerosol gases, and higher selling prices for petroleum-based gases, including LPG, reflecting soaring import prices. Net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
The disclosure specifically described increases despite generally lower shipment volumes, including argon sales to on-site construction projects and spot demand, new customer acquisitions for aerosol gases, and higher prices for LPG and other products. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Although shipment volumes of nitrogen for major customers’ scheduled maintenance and argon for automotive-related customers declined, nitrogen, argon and other industrial gases increased through the acquisition of new customers and the pass-through of higher raw material costs into prices. Petroleum-based gases, including LPG, also increased through higher selling prices reflecting soaring import prices despite lower shipment volumes, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
Despite declines in shipment volumes, other industrial gases, etc. recorded higher sales due to new customer acquisitions, the pass-through of higher costs into prices, and higher selling prices reflecting rising import prices. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Oxygen in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through the acquisition of new and spot demand; nitrogen through the recovery of demand in the semiconductor and food sectors; argon through new customer acquisitions and demand recovery; carbon dioxide through increased shipments by plant manufacturers and the recovery of demand for dry ice; refrigerant gases through new customer acquisitions in the automotive sector; and petroleum-based gases, including LPG, through the acquisition of bid projects and higher selling prices reflecting higher import prices. As a result, net sales exceeded those of the previous consolidated fiscal year.」
The disclosure described progress in developing demand across multiple gas applications and customer segments, including new and spot demand for oxygen, new customer acquisitions for argon and refrigerant gases, and the acquisition of bid projects for LPG and other products. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Oxygen in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through the acquisition of new and spot demand; nitrogen through the recovery of demand in the semiconductor and food sectors; argon through new customer acquisitions and demand recovery; carbon dioxide through increased shipments by plant manufacturers and the recovery of demand for dry ice; refrigerant gases through new customer acquisitions in the automotive sector; and petroleum-based gases, including LPG, through the acquisition of bid projects and higher selling prices reflecting higher import prices. As a result, net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
The scope of demand development expanded to include new demand for oxygen and argon, new customer acquisitions for refrigerant gases in the automotive sector, and the acquisition of bid projects for LPG and other products, resulting in higher sales of other industrial gases, etc. - FY2022-Q2RaisedAnnual report
「We are also developing supply networks for low-environmental-impact liquid ammonia, hydrogen gas and other products to help create a carbon-neutral society. Oxygen in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through the acquisition of new and spot demand; nitrogen through the recovery of demand in the semiconductor and food sectors; argon through new customer acquisitions and demand recovery; carbon dioxide through increased shipments by plant manufacturers and the recovery of demand for dry ice; and petroleum-based gases, including LPG, through the acquisition of bid projects and higher selling prices reflecting higher import prices. As a result, net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
In addition to developing new gases and applications, the disclosure specified the development of supply networks for liquid ammonia, hydrogen gas and other products. It also covered new demand for oxygen and argon and the acquisition of bid projects for LPG and other products, broadening the targets and means of demand development. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Oxygen in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through the acquisition of new and spot demand; nitrogen through the recovery of demand in the semiconductor and food sectors; argon through new customer acquisitions and demand recovery; carbon dioxide through increased shipments by plant manufacturers and the recovery of demand for dry ice; and petroleum-based gases, including LPG, through the acquisition of bids and higher selling prices reflecting higher import prices. As a result, net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
The disclosure described specific progress in developing demand, including new and spot demand for oxygen, new customer acquisitions for argon and bids won for LPG and other products, resulting in higher sales of other industrial gases, etc. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, with the aim of developing new businesses, we will propose new applications, including proactive M&A, the acquisition of new demand customers for dissolved acetylene for vacuum carburizing, aerosol gases and carbon dioxide for agricultural use, and the development of a wide range of users in the food and welding sectors, while expanding sales of liquid ammonia, which does not emit CO2 during combustion and is expected to support a carbon-neutral society, and environmentally friendly new refrigerant gases.」
In addition to existing new gases and applications, liquid ammonia, new refrigerant gases, and the food and welding sectors were added as specific targets, expanding the scope of proposals. - FY2020RaisedAnnual report
「In addition, we will propose new applications, including through proactive M&A and the acquisition of new demand customers for dissolved acetylene for vacuum carburizing, gases for aerosols and carbon dioxide for agricultural use.」
Vacuum carburizing, aerosols and carbon dioxide for agricultural use were specified as targets for new gases and applications, with proactive M&A added as a means of pursuing them. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Although argon, carbon dioxide and refrigerant gases in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through the acquisition of new demand customers, sales of petroleum-based gases, including LPG, declined due to lower selling prices reflecting lower import prices, and net sales fell below those of the same period of the previous year.」
The disclosure continued to describe increases in argon, carbon dioxide and refrigerant gases through the acquisition of new demand customers. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Argon, carbon dioxide and refrigerant gases in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased through the acquisition of new demand customers, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
New demand customers were acquired for argon, carbon dioxide and refrigerant gases, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased due to the acquisition of new customers in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors, respectively, and the recovery of demand from existing customers.」
The disclosure described increased sales from acquiring new customers in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors and including the recovery of existing customers. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased due to the acquisition of new customers in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors, respectively, and the recovery of demand from existing customers. Sales volumes of petroleum-based gases, including LPG, also increased as demand customers were acquired, in addition to higher selling prices reflecting higher import prices, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
The disclosure continued to cover the acquisition of new customers and the recovery of existing customers for nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide, and increased sales volumes of petroleum-based gases through the acquisition of demand customers. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased due to the acquisition of new customers in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors, respectively, and the recovery of demand from existing customers. Sales volumes of petroleum-based gases, including LPG, also increased as demand customers were acquired, in addition to higher selling prices reflecting higher import prices, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
New customers were acquired for nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors, respectively, while sales volumes of petroleum-based gases also increased through the acquisition of demand customers. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased due to the acquisition of new customers in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors, respectively, and the recovery of demand from existing customers.」
The disclosure specifically described increases in nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide through the acquisition of new customers in the semiconductor, welding and food sectors, respectively, and the recovery of demand. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「At the Tsuchiura Research Institute, we will work to uncover new markets by developing new gases, proposing new applications and improving systems through the use of IT.」
Continued to uncover new markets through new gases, application proposals and IT-enabled system improvements. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Nitrogen, argon and specialty gases in “Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased due to new customer acquisitions and the recovery of demand from existing customers.」
The disclosure described increases in nitrogen, argon and specialty gases resulting from new customer acquisitions and the recovery of demand, specifying progress in market development and demand recovery. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, domestic sales of Pegalock increased as new applications were developed, and net sales exceeded those of the same period of the previous year.」
It was stated that domestic demand increased through the development of new applications, advancing market development through new applications. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「“Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased as a result of acquiring new customers for nitrogen, carbon dioxide and specialty gases. However, sales of petroleum-based gases such as LPG declined as selling prices fell in line with lower import prices, and net sales were below the same period of the previous year.」
The increase in nitrogen, carbon dioxide and specialty gases resulting from the acquisition of new customers continued to be disclosed. Petroleum-based gases, meanwhile, were affected by lower import prices. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「“Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased as a result of acquiring new customers for nitrogen, carbon dioxide and specialty gases.」
The disclosure stated that specialty gases, in addition to nitrogen and carbon dioxide, also increased through the acquisition of new customers, providing concrete evidence of progress in market development. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「“Other Industrial Gases, etc.” increased as a result of acquiring new customers for nitrogen and carbon dioxide.」
The disclosure described progress in developing new demand, as nitrogen and carbon dioxide increased through the acquisition of new customers. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group will seek to create new markets by developing new gases and proposing new applications.」
The Group identified new gas development and proposals for new applications as means of creating markets.