Early New-Product Launches and Global Expansion
First written in FY2016. 17 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 29 companies on the "Worse" side.
20 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-07AdvancedResults
「酸化鉄関連事業につきましては、トナー向け製品の出荷が減少いたしましたものの、化粧品向け製品及びブレーキパッド向け製品の出荷が増加いたしました。」
化粧品向け製品及びブレーキパッド向け製品の出荷増加が続き、用途別の製品展開が実績として示された。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Market regions Main markets: Japan, East Asia, North America, Europe New targets: Southeast Asia, India, South America Market applications Main markets: Toner, cosmetics, batteries, coatings New targets: Electronic materials (MLCCs, semiconductors), conductive materials, environment and energy」
Southeast Asia, India and South America were identified as new target regions for global expansion, while electronic materials, conductive materials, and environment and energy were identified as new target applications. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the iron oxide-related business, sales benefited from the adoption of products for new brake-pad applications, increased shipments of products for cosmetics, and the effect of higher selling prices. As a result, segment sales were ¥1,586 million, up 8.4% year on year, while operating profit was ¥133 million, up 105.2%, due to higher sales and cost reductions.」
The disclosure reported the adoption of products for new brake-pad applications, increased shipments of products for cosmetics, and higher selling prices, with sales and operating profit in the iron oxide-related business exceeding the year-earlier period. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries and toner external additives increased due to the recovery in demand.」
Shipment volumes of battery-related products and products for toner external additives, both targets of the new and functional product rollout, increased as demand recovered. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipments of products for toner external additives declined substantially due to weak demand. As a result, segment net sales amounted to ¥3,470 million, down 9.7% year on year. In addition to lower net sales, lower production volumes and persistently high prices for key raw materials and fuels resulted in an operating loss of ¥344 million, compared with operating profit of ¥256 million in the same period of the previous year.」
The company reported a significant decline in shipments of products for toner external additives, a target of the new and functional product rollout, due to sluggish demand, and the titanium dioxide-related business posted lower sales and an operating loss. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipments of products for toner external additives declined due to sluggish demand. Shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries also declined due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage and other factors.」
Shipments of products for toner external additives and batteries, both targets of the new and functional product rollout, continued to decline due to sluggish demand, the semiconductor shortage and other factors. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries declined due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage and other factors. Shipments of products for toner external additives also declined due to sluggish demand.」
The company reported a decline in shipments of battery-related products and products for toner external additives, both targets of its new and functional product rollout. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries declined due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage and other factors.」
For battery-related products targeted by the rollout of new and functional products, the company confirmed a full-year decline in shipments due to the semiconductor shortage and other factors. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, demand for products for toner external additives recovered as activity restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic were eased, and the company adjusted selling prices in response to soaring prices for major raw materials and fuels. However, shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries declined due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage and other factors.」
Shipments of battery-related products associated with the rollout of new and functional products continued to decline due to the semiconductor shortage and other factors. - FY2023-Q2Decline in shipments of some products due to the semiconductor shortage and inventory adjustmentsAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries declined due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage and other factors. However, demand for products for toner external additives recovered as activity restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic were eased, and the company adjusted selling prices in response to soaring prices for major raw materials and fuels.」
Regarding the rollout of new and functional products, the company newly reported a decline in shipments of battery-related products due to the semiconductor shortage, while demand for products for toner external additives recovered. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipment volumes increased due to the recovery in demand for products for toner external additives and UV-protection cosmetics amid the recovery in economic activity that had contracted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as strong shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries.」
The company continued to report the recovery in demand and shipments of products for toner external additives, UV-protection cosmetics and batteries associated with the rollout of new and functional products. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the iron oxide-related business, shipment volumes increased due to strong shipments of new products for toner and the recovery in demand for products for general-purpose applications and cosmetics amid the recovery in economic activity that had contracted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.」
Regarding the new-product rollout, the company reported strong shipments of new toner products and a recovery in demand for products for general-purpose applications and cosmetics. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, shipment volumes increased due to strong shipments of products for lithium-ion secondary batteries and the recovery in demand for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives amid the recovery in economic activity that had contracted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.」
Shipment volumes of titanium dioxide-related products increased due to strong battery-related shipments associated with the rollout of new and functional products, and the recovery in demand for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「Under its business strategy, the company will increase sales by expanding in overseas cosmetics markets and into new applications through increased production of ultrafine titanium dioxide, improve profitability, and strengthen stability and resilience to risks.」
The previous description of early new-product launches and global expansion has been given concrete form as a business strategy combining increased production of ultrafine titanium dioxide, expansion into overseas cosmetics markets and new applications, and profitability improvements. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, demand for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives declined substantially due to the rapid contraction of economic activity caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, segment net sales amounted to ¥3,092 million, down 38.6% year on year, and operating profit amounted to ¥73 million, down 82.6% year on year.」
The decline in demand continued for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives, which were targets of the new-product rollout, and the deterioration in performance of the related business deepened. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, demand for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives declined substantially due to the rapid contraction of economic activity caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, segment net sales amounted to ¥1,997 million, down 34.7% year on year, and operating profit amounted to ¥71 million, down 78.9% year on year.」
Demand for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives, which were targets of the new-product rollout, declined significantly, and net sales and operating profit in the related business were below the same period of the previous year. - FY2021-Q1Significant decline in demand for new productsAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, demand for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives declined significantly due to the rapid contraction of economic activity resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, among other factors.」
The company reported a significant decline in demand for products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives, which were targets of its new-product rollout. It did not report any new adoptions or completion of overseas expansion. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「During the fiscal year under review, the Group decided to expand the ultrafine titanium dioxide manufacturing facility for cosmetics (ST-6 plant) in response to demand exceeding the assumptions of the ongoing Fifth Medium-Term Management Plan (the fiscal years ending March 2019 to March 2021). In addition, for lithium titanate, the Group launched a joint venture with Toshiba Corporation to support business expansion in global markets, resulting in significant changes in the business environment surrounding the Group.」
The company decided to expand the ST-6 plant in response to demand exceeding expectations and launched a joint venture with Toshiba for lithium titanate. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company worked to expand sales of functional titanium dioxide products.」
The company continues to expand sales of functional titanium dioxide products, but does not report additional milestones such as new product adoptions or completion of overseas expansion. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the titanium dioxide-related business, the company worked to expand sales of functional titanium dioxide products. As a result, segment net sales were ¥3,061 million and operating profit was ¥338 million.」
The company continues to expand sales of functional titanium dioxide products, but does not report additional milestones such as new product adoptions or completion of overseas expansion. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a result, net sales for the cumulative first quarter increased to ¥2,040 million, up 6.5% year on year, exceeding the same period of the previous year, despite the impact of ending sales of pigment-grade titanium dioxide, as increased production capacity for ultrafine titanium dioxide contributed to sales.」
The increased production capacity for ultrafine titanium dioxide contributed to higher sales in actual operating results. The adoption of new products and strong performance by battery-related products also continued. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Titanium dioxide shipment volumes increased due to higher exports and other factors. Shipment volumes of functional titanium dioxide products increased significantly due to the adoption of new products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner, as well as strong performance by products for batteries used in automobiles and other applications.」
Higher exports, the adoption of new products and strong performance by battery-related products advanced full-year shipment results from the company's global and new-product expansion efforts. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The expansion of the titanium dioxide manufacturing facility (the ultrafine titanium dioxide manufacturing facility), which had been planned at the end of the previous fiscal year, was completed in October 2018.」
The planned expansion of the ultrafine titanium dioxide manufacturing facility, which took into account overseas demand, was completed in October 2018. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Titanium dioxide shipment volumes increased due to higher exports and other factors. Shipment volumes of functional titanium dioxide products increased significantly due to the adoption of new products for UV-protection cosmetics and strong performance by products for batteries used in automobiles, among other factors.」
The company reported higher titanium dioxide exports, the adoption of new products for cosmetics and strong performance by battery-related products, indicating progress in shipments from its overseas and new-product expansion efforts. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Shipment volumes of functional titanium dioxide products increased substantially due to factors including the adoption of new products for UV-protection cosmetics and strong performance by products for batteries used in automobiles.」
The company continues to develop products through the adoption of new products for UV-protection cosmetics, and shipment volumes of functional products increased significantly. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Shipment volumes increased significantly due to the adoption of new products for UV-protection cosmetics and other factors.」
The company confirmed an increase in shipments from the adoption of new products for the full fiscal year, but did not report completion of any new overseas expansion or similar developments. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In July 2017, the ST-4 plant underwent a GMP inspection by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), and the manufacturing facility for ultrafine titanium dioxide used in UV-protection cosmetics was approved as an OTC active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing site. Accordingly, strong demand from overseas is expected going forward. To expand the scale of the business, the company therefore planned to expand the ultrafine titanium dioxide manufacturing facility (ST-5 plant). The investment is expected to total approximately ¥1 billion, with construction scheduled to start in March 2018 and production scheduled to begin in October of the same year.」
For overseas sales expansion, the company reported concrete progress in the approval of the ST-4 plant as an OTC active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing site, as well as the investment and construction schedule for expanding the ST-5 plant. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipment volumes of the core business's ultrafine-particle titanium dioxide increased due to factors including the adoption of new products for UV-protection cosmetics.」
The company reported an increase in shipment volumes through the adoption of new products. It also incurred FDA review and European REACH compliance costs for overseas sales expansion, but did not state that the reviews had been completed. - FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「For ultrafine titanium dioxide, the core business, new products for UV-protection cosmetics and toner external additives performed steadily, but shipment volumes declined because the shipment timing for existing products was pushed back to the second quarter or later.」
The company describes the rollout of new ultrafine titanium dioxide products, but does not indicate any concrete milestones, such as new decisions to adopt the products. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「For ultrafine titanium dioxide, the core business, shipment volumes increased significantly due to higher demand for products for toner external additives and decisions to adopt new products for UV-protection cosmetics.」
The company also reported for the full fiscal year an increase in ultrafine titanium dioxide shipments driven by decisions to adopt new products and higher demand. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For ultrafine titanium dioxide, the core business, shipment volumes increased due to higher demand for new products for toner external additives and decisions to adopt new products for UV-protection cosmetics.」
The company states that shipment volumes increased due to higher demand for new products for toner external additives and decisions to adopt new products for UV-protection cosmetics. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Shipment volumes of the core business's ultrafine-particle titanium dioxide increased following decisions to adopt new products for toner external additives and UV-protection cosmetics.」
The company has restated the increase in shipment volumes resulting from decisions to adopt new products. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「We achieved results including decisions to adopt new ultrafine titanium dioxide products.」
A concrete development was achieved for new ultrafine titanium dioxide products in the form of decisions to adopt them. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Expanding earnings through the early launch of new products and global business expansion」
As a basic strategy under the new medium-term business plan, the company has identified accelerating product launches and overseas expansion as means of increasing earnings.