Expansion of the chemicals business for electronic materials

「During the consolidated fiscal year, operations recovered at some customers, but demand did not reach planned levels, and volumes handled of fine chemical products remained sluggish. As a result, net sales were ¥3,206 million, up 1.0% year on year.」

「Volumes handled of fine chemical products for the semiconductor and battery industries increased as conditions at customers began to improve. As a result, net sales were ¥1,681 million, up 7.4% year on year.」

「Although demand recovered among some customers, sales volumes of fine chemical products remained sluggish due to lower demand associated with production adjustments and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥3,175 million, down 10.7% year on year.」

「Although demand recovered among some customers in the semiconductor industry, sales volumes declined due to production adjustments and other factors affecting battery-related customers. As a result, net sales were ¥1,565 million, down 26.4% year on year.」

「However, in addition to significant price declines in major raw materials, solvent sales volumes declined due to lower demand associated with production adjustments by semiconductor-related customers. Furthermore, in battery-related products, which had grown steadily through the second quarter, the main equipment was shut down for expansion work to support future growth, resulting in a significant decline in volume in the second half. As a result, net sales were ¥3,554 million, down 37.4% year on year.」

「However, in addition to significant price declines in major raw materials, solvent sales volumes declined due to lower demand associated with production adjustments by semiconductor-related customers. Furthermore, even battery-related products, which had grown steadily through the second quarter, saw a significant decline in volume in the third quarter because the main equipment was shut down for expansion work to support future growth. As a result, net sales were ¥2,882 million, down 36.5% year on year.」

「Although demand for battery-related products grew steadily, selling volumes of solvents declined as prices of major raw-material items fell significantly and demand declined among semiconductor-related customers due to production adjustments. As a result, net sales were ¥2,126 million, down 34.6% year on year.」

「Amid expectations for expansion in markets for semiconductors, batteries and other products, driven by the rise of next-generation vehicles and advances in IT and information and communications technology, this business focuses on supplying products to the electronics industry. Although demand for battery-related products grew steadily, the prices of major raw-material items declined significantly, and volumes at semiconductor-related customers declined due to lower demand accompanying production adjustments that began in the middle of the previous year. As a result, net sales were ¥1,140 million, down 30.6% year on year.」

「Amid expectations for expansion in the electronic-materials industries, including semiconductors and batteries, driven by the rise of next-generation vehicles and advances in IT and information and communications technology, this business has focused on supplying products to these industries. In addition to significant price fluctuations in major raw-material items, semiconductor-related customers experienced some slowdown from production adjustments from the middle of the fiscal year onward, but demand for battery-related products continued to grow steadily. As a result, net sales were ¥5,677 million, up 19.2% from the previous fiscal year.」

「Amid expectations for expansion in the electronic-materials industries, including semiconductors and batteries, driven by the rise of next-generation vehicles and advances in IT and information and communications technology, this business has focused on supplying products to these industries. Production facilities were temporarily shut down at times for construction work and other measures aimed at improving productivity, but customer demand remained firm. As a result, net sales were ¥4,538 million, up 40.2% year on year.」

「Amid expectations for expansion in the electronic-materials industries, including semiconductors and batteries, driven by the rise of next-generation vehicles and advances in IT and information and communications technology, this business has focused on supplying products to these industries. Demand has remained firm, but the upward trend in market prices that had continued from the previous year has paused, and prices for some major organic solvents have begun to decline, requiring close monitoring of future price trends. As a result, net sales were ¥3,254 million, up 63.7% year on year.」

「Amid expectations for expansion in the electronic-materials industries, including semiconductors and batteries, driven by the rise of next-generation vehicles and advances in IT and information and communications technology, this business has focused on supplying products to these industries. Market prices, which rose sharply in the previous year, have remained elevated, while demand has also remained strong, supporting sustained growth. As a result, net sales were ¥1,642 million.」

「The launch of newly installed auxiliary-material production equipment for batteries at the company’s Ibaraki site, together with a substantial rise in market prices for some solvents, enabled the company to pass on the increases to selling prices in a timely manner, significantly boosting group net sales. As a result, net sales were ¥4,762 million, up ¥2,297 million, or 93.2%, year on year.」

「The company focused on selling high-purity solvents for electronic materials and securing contract manufacturing projects. In particular, the launch of newly installed auxiliary-material production equipment for batteries at the company’s Ibaraki site, together with a substantial rise in market prices for some solvents, significantly boosted group net sales.」