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Establishing the FUSO Brand and Expanding Sales in Asia

First written in FY2016. 17 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.

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ProgressHeldSoftenedWorseRestatedFY2016 – FY2018-Q3RestatedFY2019-Q1 – FY2020-Q3AdvancedFY2020 – FY2022AdvancedFY2025-H1 – FY20262016: 320162017: 320172018: 420182019: 420192020: 220202021: 320212022: 320222023: 320232024: 320242025: 220252026: 22026
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Strengthening Asian Sales and Production CapabilitiesA theme 26 companies write about · 2 as a headwind · 25 as a tailwind

The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 2 of 23 companies on the "Worse" side.

9 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".

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Showing 14 of the 26 companies compared. The sentences above are computed from all 26.
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  1. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「In the Chinese market, our Chinese subsidiary, Qingdao Fuso Refining & Processing Co., Ltd., expanded the production line for FFA products and increased supply capacity. We also aimed to expand sales of FFA products by launching new products tailored to customer needs, actively exhibiting at trade shows and disseminating information.」

    Overseas operations, including in China, Southeast Asia and the United States, are progressing through a combination of local production, product management, trade shows and new product launches to expand sales.
  2. 2026-05-11AdvancedEarnings

    「In overseas markets, amid intense competition accompanying the downturn in China, the Company worked to increase its share of the malic acid market and expand in the US. Sales increased mainly in Asia and the US, while sales in Europe remained sluggish.」

    アジア・米国を中心とする海外販売拡大が実績として記載されている一方、欧州販売の伸び悩みも示されている。
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In overseas markets, efforts to increase the share of malic acid resulted in higher sales volumes, particularly in Asia, while intensifying competition caused the selling price per unit to decline.」

    The company explains that efforts to increase its share of malic acid resulted in higher sales volumes, particularly in Asia, indicating progress in overseas sales expansion in terms of volume. It also reports lower unit prices due to intensifying competition.
  4. FY2025AdvancedAnnual report

    「In fiscal 2025, we established a new International Division within the Life Sciences Division to oversee 5 overseas subsidiaries. Through this structure, we will centralize sales administration and product management and strengthen cooperation with each company to maximize profit from the Life Sciences business.」

    The company established an International Division to oversee 5 overseas subsidiaries and is moving toward a structure that centralizes overseas sales administration and product management.
  5. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「In overseas markets, demand recovered for malic acid in Europe and Southeast Asia and for organic acids in the United States, while business also remained firm in Asian regions including China. Together with the effect of higher sales at overseas subsidiaries due to the weaker yen, this resulted in net sales exceeding those in the previous interim consolidated accounting period.」

    The company reports recovering demand and firm performance for malic acid in Europe and Southeast Asia, organic acids in the United States, and products in Asian regions including China, with overseas sales exceeding those in the previous interim period.
  6. FY2024Declining overseas sales and expanded North American supply capacityAnnual report

    「In overseas markets, sales volumes of malic acid declined sharply in Europe and the United States, despite remaining firm in China. At PMP Fermentation Products, Inc. in the United States, production capacity for gluconic acid products was increased by 20% in fiscal 2023. The company will work to expand its share by reliably capturing growing demand in North America.」

    While malic acid sales volumes declined in Europe and the United States, the company increased PMP’s production capacity by 20% and is also pursuing share expansion in North America.
  7. FY2024-Q3Decline in overseas salesAnnual report

    「In overseas markets, demand fell substantially as the effects of the sluggish European economy became more pronounced, and overseas malic acid sales declined as a result.」

    Regarding the theme of expanding overseas sales, the company states that overseas sales of malic acid declined due to the sluggish European economy.
  8. FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We strengthened sales activities, deepened communication with customers and users, and worked to expand sales.」

    The company continues to strengthen communication with customers and users and expand sales through sales activities, as part of its efforts to increase sales, including overseas.
  9. FY2023AdvancedAnnual report

    「Overseas, Qingdao Fuso Refining & Processing Co., Ltd. opened the Shanghai Food Seasoning Development Center last year. By using it together with the Qingdao test kitchen, we aim to further expand the FFA business in China, a business that leverages the characteristics of fruit acids. At PMP Fermentation Products, Inc. in the United States, production capacity is expected to increase by approximately 20% in fiscal 2023 following capital investment in additional production facilities for sodium gluconate.」

    The opening of the Shanghai Food Seasoning Development Center, expansion of the FFA business in China, stronger activities in countries neighboring Thailand and PMP’s plan to increase production capacity by approximately 20% in fiscal 2023 are expanding the concrete measures supporting overseas operations.
  10. FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「At our overseas subsidiaries, we revised prices in response to soaring raw material costs. Sales also increased due to higher sales in each country resulting from sales promotion initiatives and the effect of the weaker yen on sales after translation into yen.」

    The company continues price revisions and sales promotion at its overseas subsidiaries, as well as higher sales in each country, reaffirming its efforts to expand overseas sales.
  11. FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「At our overseas subsidiaries, we revised prices in response to soaring raw material costs. Sales also increased due to higher sales in each country resulting from sales promotion initiatives and the effect of the weaker yen on sales after translation into yen.」

    The company reports price revisions and sales promotion at its overseas subsidiaries, together with higher sales in each country.
  12. FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「At our overseas subsidiaries, we revised prices in response to soaring raw material costs. Sales also increased due to higher share in each country resulting from sales promotion initiatives and the effect of the weaker yen on sales after translation into yen.」

    The company continues to expand overseas sales through price revisions at its overseas subsidiaries, sales promotion and increased share in each country.
  13. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Exports of malic acid increased significantly as we worked to further expand sales volumes through continued deliveries to new export destinations and sales in Southeast Asia, where demand is strong.」

    Against the backdrop of quality certification and FDA registration for the Kashima facility, the company continues to expand exports of malic acid, maintain deliveries to new export destinations and increase sales in Southeast Asia.
  14. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「At our overseas subsidiaries, we pursued demand recovery resulting from improvements in the Chinese and U.S. economies, increased share in each country and sales promotion initiatives. The weaker yen also increased sales after translation into yen, and net sales exceeded those in the cumulative consolidated period of the previous quarter.」

    The company cites recovering demand in China and the United States, increased share in each country, sales promotion and higher sales at its overseas subsidiaries, indicating continued progress in expanding overseas sales.
  15. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「At our overseas subsidiaries, demand recovered as the Chinese and U.S. economies improved, sales increased as our share in the United States rose, and the weaker yen also increased sales after translation into yen. As a result, net sales exceeded those in the cumulative consolidated period of the previous quarter.」

    The company cites recovering demand in China and the United States, increased share in the United States and higher sales at its overseas subsidiaries, showing concrete progress in expanding overseas sales.
  16. FY2021AdvancedAnnual report

    「At our Chinese subsidiary, Qingdao Fuso Refining & Processing Co., Ltd., a test kitchen was completed in October 2020, contributing to the expansion of the food additive formulation business. At our Thai subsidiary, FUSO (THAILAND) CO., LTD., new products were adopted by major Japanese-affiliated and local Thai food companies. The Group also continued to expand sales of malic acid in China and Southeast Asia, resulting in higher sales.」

    The completion of a test kitchen in China, new product adoptions in Thailand and increased sales of malic acid in China and Southeast Asia are providing concrete evidence of sales expansion in Asia.
  17. FY2020AdvancedAnnual report

    「Exports of malic acid remained strong, driven by increased share at major Asian beverage manufacturers and adoption in new countries, while sales of citric acid products increased through the acquisition of new users and other measures.」

    The company cites increased share at major Asian beverage manufacturers, adoption in new countries and the acquisition of new users, providing specific evidence of progress in overseas sales, including in Asia.
  18. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, the Group worked to further strengthen its business foundation to sustain growth. To meet expected growth in demand for its products, it worked to expand production capacity, strengthen logistics and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, reduce costs, develop new products and focus on expanding sales through overseas operations.」

    The company continues its existing growth initiatives, including sales expansion centered on overseas operations.
  19. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「To meet expected growth in demand for the Group's products, it worked to expand production capacity, strengthen logistics and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, reduce costs, develop new products and expand sales through overseas operations.」

    The company continues its existing growth initiatives, including sales expansion through overseas operations.
  20. FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「To meet expected growth in demand for the Group's products, it worked to expand production capacity, strengthen logistics and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, reduce costs, develop new products and expand sales through overseas operations.」

    The company continues to pursue growth initiatives, including sales expansion through overseas operations.
  21. FY2019RestatedAnnual report

    「In Southeast Asia, we worked to expand sales of fruit acids through a triangular structure centered on our Thai subsidiary, FUSO (THAILAND) CO., LTD., together with China and Japan.」

    The company continues to expand sales of fruit acids in Southeast Asia by combining its sites in China, Japan and Thailand.
  22. FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「We worked to expand sales in Japan and overseas and revise selling prices in response to higher prices for key raw materials. In addition, local sales by our overseas subsidiaries remained firm in all regions, and net sales exceeded those in the cumulative consolidated period of the previous quarter, partly due to the impact of the U.S. subsidiary PMP Fermentation Products, Inc. being granted standing to bring an antidumping action.」

    The company said it continued to expand sales in Japan and overseas, while local sales by its overseas subsidiaries remained firm in each region.
  23. FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「We worked to expand sales in Japan and overseas and revise selling prices in response to higher prices for key raw materials. In addition, local sales by our overseas subsidiaries remained firm in all regions, and net sales exceeded those in the cumulative consolidated period of the previous quarter.」

    The company said it continued to expand sales in Japan and overseas, while local sales by its overseas subsidiaries remained firm in each region.
  24. FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「We worked to expand sales in Japan and overseas and revise selling prices in response to higher prices for key raw materials. In addition, local sales by our overseas subsidiaries remained firm in all regions, and net sales exceeded those in the cumulative consolidated period of the previous quarter.」

    The company said it continued to expand sales in Japan and overseas and local sales by its overseas subsidiaries remained firm in each region.
  25. FY2018AdvancedAnnual report

    「In addition to our existing operations in Japan, China and Thailand, we will also begin marketing food additive formulations and other products in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary PMP Fermentation Products, Inc.」

    In addition to its existing operations centered on Japan, China and Thailand, the company has begun marketing food additive formulations and other products through its U.S. subsidiary, expanding the scope of its overseas operations.
  26. FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, to meet growing demand, the Group has been working to expand production capacity, further strengthen its management capabilities through ongoing reviews of logistics and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, strengthen cost competitiveness, develop new products and expand sales through overseas operations.」

    The company continues to pursue sales expansion through overseas operations.
  27. FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, to meet growing demand, the Group has been working to expand production capacity, further strengthen its management capabilities through ongoing reviews of logistics and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, strengthen cost competitiveness, develop new products and expand sales through overseas operations.」

    The company continues to pursue sales expansion through overseas operations.
  28. FY2018-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「Against this backdrop, to meet growing demand, the Group has been working to expand production capacity, further strengthen its management capabilities through ongoing reviews of logistics and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, strengthen cost competitiveness, develop new products and expand sales through overseas operations.」

    The company continues to pursue sales expansion through overseas operations.
  29. FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group has been working to optimize the deployment of management resources, further strengthen its management capabilities through a fundamental review of inventory and production systems, steadily implement its investment plans, secure a stable supply of raw materials, strengthen cost competitiveness, and establish the "FUSO brand" in global markets.」

    The company continues to work toward establishing the FUSO brand in global markets.
  30. FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group has been working to optimize the deployment of management resources, further strengthen its management capabilities through a fundamental review of inventory and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, strengthen cost competitiveness, and establish the "FUSO brand" in global markets.」

    The company continues to establish the FUSO brand in global markets.
  31. FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report

    「The Group has been working to optimize the deployment of management resources, further strengthen its management capabilities through a fundamental review of inventory and production systems, secure a stable supply of raw materials, strengthen cost competitiveness, and establish the "FUSO brand" in global markets.」

    The company continues to work toward establishing the FUSO brand in global markets.
  32. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In particular, we will concentrate our management resources on Asia, where the processed food market is expanding, and develop and manufacture food additive formulations suited to the foods and ingredients of each country. We will expand sales, including of existing products, with the aim of establishing the “FUSO brand” in Asia. In addition to our existing customers, food processors serving the Japanese market, we will focus on strengthening sales to new customers throughout Southeast Asia.」

    The plan is to develop new customers in Asia’s food additive market by leveraging the network linking our sites in Japan, China, Thailand and the United States.
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"Construction of Facilities Compatible with Single-Nanometer Linewidths and Expansion of Colloidal Silica Production Capacity" moved the same way as this thread, in the same document, in 11 of its 32 moves.

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  1. ★This thread
  2. 1Construction of Facilities Compatible with Single-Nanometer Linewidths and Expansion of Colloidal Silica Production Capacity11×
  3. 2Integrated strengthening of management resources, production systems, raw-material procurement and cost competitiveness9×
  4. 3Aiming to become the world's No. 1 malic acid manufacturer7×
  5. 4Application of Core Technologies and Development of New Products Addressing Customer Needs7×
  6. 5Strengthening development of food additive formulations, pharmaceutical ingredients and formulations for primary industries7×
  7. 6Succession of the Organic Acid Facilities at the Kashima Plant and Construction of Malic Acid Production Facilities6×

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