Establishment and Expansion of Overseas Manufacturing Facilities in Malaysia and Elsewhere
First written in FY2016. 20 of 22 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: FY2025-H1.
90 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The Belgian production capacity expansion facility for modified silicone polymers began operations smoothly.」
The Belgian production capacity expansion facility began operations, and the expansion of overseas manufacturing capacity has moved into the implementation phase. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The Group will proceed with the capacity expansion in Belgium as planned to meet growing global demand.」
The company has reiterated its policy of proceeding as planned with the expansion of overseas production capacity in Belgium. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Modified silicone polymer returned from its trough in demand, expanded sales in new regions and applications, and generated higher profits. The company is expanding production capacity in Belgium to meet growing global demand.」
The Belgian capacity expansion has moved from the planning stage into implementation as part of efforts to strengthen the supply system to address demand recovery, new regions and new applications. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has invested in Japan and overseas to strengthen its medium- to long-term earnings base, making total capital investments of ¥44,348 million during the consolidated fiscal year, excluding consumption tax and other taxes. The main investments were expansion of biodegradable biopolymer production capacity at the Takasago Plant, construction of a new medical device plant in the Tomakomai East Industrial Area, and expansion of wastewater treatment capacity at the Takasago Plant.」
The Group recorded annual capital investments of ¥44,348 million, specifically investing in Green Planet capacity expansion, construction of a new medical device plant in Tomakomai and expansion of wastewater treatment capacity. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for modified silicone polymer temporarily slowed amid weak construction markets in Europe and the US, but underlying demand remains strong. Following the capacity expansion in Belgium decided last year, the company is accelerating consideration of its next capacity expansion in the Americas.」
Following the existing capacity expansion in Belgium, the Group is broadening the regions targeted for overseas production capacity expansion and has reached the stage of considering the next expansion in the Americas. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Because SV is expected to grow steadily, the Group decided in August to expand capacity in Belgium and is considering the next capacity expansion by the end of this fiscal year.」
For modified silicone polymer, the Group decided in August to expand capacity in Belgium and has progressed to considering the next capacity expansion by the end of this fiscal year. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Modified silicone polymer sales expanded steadily in Europe and the US. As insulation retrofits and energy efficiency measures are promoted in Europe to achieve carbon neutrality, and the sealants and adhesives market is expected to expand, the company has decided to expand capacity in Belgium. It will consider further capacity expansions globally.」
The Group has decided to expand capacity at the modified silicone polymer facility in Belgium and has progressed to the stage of further considering expansion of overseas production capacity. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group has decided on large-scale capital investments in advanced and new businesses to further accelerate transformation of its business portfolio. ① Large-scale capacity expansion for biodegradable polymer Green Planet (Investment: approximately ¥15 billion; 15,000 tonnes per year; operations scheduled to begin in January 2024) ② Construction of a new medical device plant in Hokkaido (Investment: approximately ¥10 billion; operations scheduled to begin in May 2024)」
The Group has decided on large-scale capital investments in Green Planet capacity expansion and construction of a new medical device plant in Hokkaido, including total investment, production capacity and planned operating dates. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group made total capital investments of ¥38,949 million during the consolidated fiscal year, excluding consumption tax and other taxes. The main investments were seismic reinforcement work on the synthetic fiber production building at the Group’s Takasago Plant, expansion of spice production facilities at カネカサンスパイス, and work to acquire solar cell production facilities at カネカソーラーテック.」
The Group continues to invest to strengthen its medium- to long-term earnings base, specifically in seismic reinforcement, spice production facilities and solar cell production facilities. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For modified silicone polymer, sales in Europe remained solid and the Belgian capacity expansion facilities contributed to earnings. This SV is a one-of-a-kind product with strong technological differentiation, and development of the Asian market, pursued as a new frontier, is progressing smoothly. The new line at the Malaysian plant, which began operating the year before last, is driving earnings.」
The Belgian capacity expansion facilities are contributing to earnings, and the new line at the Malaysian plant has progressed to the stage of driving performance. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Modified silicone polymer sales remained solid, and the capacity expansion facility in Belgium that began operating in December last year contributed to earnings. The company is developing the Asian market, the new frontier for this SV, and sales are expanding. It expects the new Malaysian production line to boost profits.」
The statement confirms the contribution of the Belgian capacity expansion facilities to earnings and describes the stage of expanding supply and earnings through Asian market development and the new Malaysian line. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「For modified silicone polymer, as global demand expanded, the new Malaysian facilities made a full contribution, while the Belgian capacity expansion facilities that began operating last December also ramped up smoothly and contributed to earnings.」
Following the Malaysian new facilities, the Belgian capacity expansion facilities began operating in December 2018 and progressed to the stage of contributing to earnings. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For modified silicone polymer, the new Malaysian facilities made a full contribution as global demand expanded. Going forward, the Belgian capacity expansion facilities that began operating in January this year will make a significant contribution to earnings.」
Following the full contribution from the new Malaysian facilities, the Belgian capacity expansion facilities began operating in January, taking global supply capacity expansion to the next stage. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For modified silicone polymer, demand is expanding globally for this one-of-a-kind product, and the new Malaysian facilities made a full contribution, resulting in a significant increase in sales. The capacity expansion in Belgium will be completed by the end of this year to meet strong demand.」
The new Malaysian facilities made a full contribution and drove a significant increase in sales, while the Belgian capacity expansion has progressed toward completion by the end of this year. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For modified silicone polymer, demand is expanding globally for this one-of-a-kind product, and the new Malaysian facilities made a full contribution, resulting in a significant increase in sales. Going forward, the Group plans to bring the expanded Belgian facilities on stream as scheduled to meet further demand growth.」
The new Malaysian facilities made a full contribution, driving a significant increase in sales, and the Group plans to bring the Belgian facilities on stream as the next capacity expansion. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Cash flow from investing activities for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated period was an outflow of ¥29,442 million, an increase of ¥836 million year on year. The main component was ¥25,067 million in spending on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.」
Investment spending increased from ¥16,146 million in the first half, including ¥25,067 million spent on the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Malaysian new facilities for modified silicone polymer began operations in July this year, eliminating the capacity shortfall. To meet further demand growth, the Group decided to expand capacity in Belgium.」
The capacity shortfall was eliminated following the start-up of the new Malaysian facilities, and the Group subsequently decided to expand capacity in Belgium. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The new production facilities in Malaysia began operations as planned in July this year, and sales have already commenced.」
The new modified silicone polymer production facilities in Malaysia began operations as planned and have progressed to the start of sales. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The new modified silicone polymer production facilities at カネカＭＳマレーシアSdn.Bhd. are scheduled for completion in July 2017, with planned additional capacity of 9,000 tonnes per year. Expansion of the same facilities at カネカベルギーN.V. is scheduled for completion in November 2018, with planned additional capacity of 10,000 tonnes per year.」
The statement presents a global supply capacity plan for the new Malaysian facility and the Belgian expansion, including completion dates and annual additional capacity. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction of the new modifier line in Malaysia, scheduled to begin operations in March 2017, and construction of new modified silicone polymer production facilities, scheduled to begin operations in July 2017, are both progressing smoothly. Once the facilities are operational, the Group will reliably meet demand in the expanding Asian market.」
The statement provides the planned operating dates for the new modifier line in Malaysia and the new modified silicone polymer production facilities, noting that construction is progressing smoothly. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The new plant in Malaysia began commercial operations in July this year.」
The statement reports concrete progress on overseas production facilities, with the new plant in Malaysia beginning commercial operations. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The projects comprise construction of synthetic fiber production facilities at カネカイノベイティブファイバーズSdn.Bhd., modification of functional resin production facilities at カネカノースアメリカLLC, construction of modified silicone polymer production facilities at カネカＭＳマレーシアSdn.Bhd., and expansion of functional resin production facilities at カネカマレーシアSdn.Bhd.」
The statement identifies specific overseas synthetic fiber and functional resin facilities as capital investments for the consolidated fiscal year.