Development and Commercialization of Environmentally Friendly Paints
First written in FY2016. 12 of 24 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
26 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「1. Developed a clear coating for stainless steel sheets with heat resistance and excellent lubricity. 2. Developed a phthalate-based primer coating containing no substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances, to help protect healthy lifestyles.」
As part of product development with consideration for the environment and health, the company newly developed a phthalate-based primer coating containing no substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances, and specified the functions of its clear coating for stainless steel sheets. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The main R&D activities during the consolidated fiscal year were as follows. R&D expenses were ¥259 million. 1. Acquired a patent for a “powder coating composition.” 2. Developed a clear coating for stainless steel sheets with stripping properties and excellent lubricity. 3. Developed a coating for PCM steel sheets with antibacterial and antifungal properties to help protect healthy living.」
Regarding the development of environmentally conscious and health-related products, the company has newly listed a coating for PCM steel sheets with antibacterial and antifungal properties among its full-year development results. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In recent years, demand has increased for coatings that reduce CO2 emissions and take the environment into consideration, and efforts to reduce energy consumption and environmental impacts in pursuit of decarbonization have been required. The company will focus on developing products that are environmentally friendly and meet customer requirements, including low-temperature-baking coatings that contribute to energy savings, powder coatings that can reduce VOC emissions, and coatings with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances.」
The company continues to focus its product development on decarbonization, energy reduction, VOC reduction, and reductions in substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「• “Ureole ECO,” a urethane coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances」
The company continues to list “Ureole ECO,” with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances, as a new product and maintains its product development theme of consideration for the environment and working conditions. - FY2023-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The new products developed through R&D are as follows. • “Ureole ECO,” a urethane coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances」
The company continues to list “Ureole ECO,” a urethane coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances, and maintains its product development theme of consideration for the environment and working conditions. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The new products developed through R&D are as follows. • “Ureole ECO,” a urethane coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances」
The company has newly listed “Ureole ECO,” a urethane coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances, and is advancing product development with consideration for the environment and working conditions. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「The new products developed through R&D are as follows. • “Porcelac 2000AB,” a powder coating containing an antibacterial agent • Clear coating for stainless steel sheets with excellent abrasion resistance • Coating for PCM steel sheets containing an antiviral agent」
In the development of products with antibacterial and antiviral functions, the company has newly listed a coating for PCM steel sheets containing an antiviral agent in addition to the 2 existing products. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Under its basic philosophy, “Kindness to the planet, color for everyday life, satisfaction for our customers,” our group is pursuing the development of coatings that are friendly to the planet and is focusing its R&D efforts on environmentally conscious coatings and high-quality products that satisfy customers. The principal R&D activities during the consolidated fiscal year were as follows. R&D expenses were ¥272 million. 1. Developed “Water-Based K-I Coat (KA),” a water-based coating for the exterior surfaces of water pipes that can reduce VOC emissions into the atmosphere. 2. Developed “Porcelac 3000AV,” a powder coating containing antibacterial and antiviral agents to help protect healthy lifestyles.」
The company continues to describe its policy of developing environmentally conscious products and the full-year development results for VOC-reducing water-based coatings and powder coatings containing antibacterial and antiviral agents. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The new products developed through R&D are as follows: • Water-based coating for the exterior surfaces of water supply iron pipes, “Water-Based K-I Coat (KA)”」
The company continues to list Water-Based K-I Coat (KA) as a new product and maintains its development theme of water-based and environmentally conscious products. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「The new products developed through R&D are as follows: • Water-based coating for the exterior surfaces of water supply iron pipes, “Water-Based K-I Coat (KA)”」
The company has added “Water-Based K-I Coat (KA),” a water-based coating, as a new product, indicating concrete progress in product development related to environmentally conscious products. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Under its basic philosophy, our group is pursuing the development of coatings that are friendly to the planet and is focusing its R&D efforts on environmentally conscious coatings that are friendly to the planet and on differentiated, high-performance products that satisfy customers.」
The company describes the development of “Acrylic NS Eco,” a product designed to reduce substances with an environmental impact, and “Porcelac 3600,” a low-temperature-curing, high-weatherability powder coating that helps reduce VOC emissions, and continues to develop environmentally conscious products. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended December 31 were ¥204 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the nine months ended December 31. The new products developed through R&D are as follows: • Poselac 3600, a low-temperature-curing, high-weatherability powder coating • Acrylic NS Eco, a one-component acrylic resin coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Organic Solvent Poisoning」
In addition to low-temperature-curing, high-weatherability powder coatings, the company lists “Acrylic NS Eco,” a one-component acrylic resin coating with reduced substances regulated under the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards Due to Specified Chemical Substances, as a new product, and is advancing product development with consideration for the environment and working conditions. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the six months ended September 30 were ¥137 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the six months ended September 30. The new product developed through R&D is as follows: • Poselac 3600, a low-temperature-curing, high-weatherability powder coating」
The company continues to list “Porcelac 3600,” a low-temperature-curing, high-weatherability powder coating, as a new product. No new change since the previous quarter has been indicated regarding development themes for environmentally conscious products. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The main R&D activities during the fiscal year were as follows. R&D expenses were ¥282 million. 1. Due to strong demand for products with reduced environmentally hazardous substances as part of efforts to improve the working environment, Neo Queen, a phthalic resin coating with reduced substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Organic Solvent Poisoning, was developed. 2. A highly corrosion-resistant water-based coating that contributes to corrosion protection for agricultural water-supply iron pipes was developed. 3. Ureol B3700, an ultra-low-temperature-baking one-component urethane coating that contributes to energy conservation, was developed.」
The company is pursuing the development of products designed to reduce environmental impacts, high-corrosion-resistance water-based products that contribute to longer service lives, and energy-saving products enabled by low-temperature baking. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the nine months ended December 31 were ¥211 million. During the nine months ended December 31, the change in the status of the Group's R&D activities was the establishment of a Powder Coating Technology Department at the Chiba Plant and the assignment of technical staff there. The new products developed through R&D are as follows: • Neo Queen, a phthalic resin coating with reduced environmentally hazardous substances • WK-I, a highly corrosion-resistant acrylic emulsion coating • Ureol B3700, an ultra-low-temperature-curing one-component urethane resin coating」
The company continues to list 3 new products, including the low-environmental-impact “Neo Queen,” and the assignment of the Powder Coatings Technology Department. There has been no new change since the previous quarter regarding the development and promotion of environmentally conscious products. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Total R&D expenses for the six months ended September 30 were ¥138 million. During the six months ended September 30, the change in the status of the Group's R&D activities was the establishment of a Powder Coating Technology Department at the Chiba Plant and the assignment of technical staff there. The new products developed through R&D are as follows: • Neo Queen, a phthalic resin coating with reduced environmentally hazardous substances • WK-I, a highly corrosion-resistant acrylic emulsion coating • Ureol B3700, an ultra-low-temperature-curing one-component urethane resin coating」
In addition to the low-environmental-impact “Neo Queen,” the company identifies high-corrosion-resistance acrylic emulsion coatings and ultra-low-temperature-curing, one-component urethane resin coatings as new products, indicating progress in developing environmentally conscious products and other products. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「As a new product developed through R&D, the company launched “Neo Queen,” a phthalate resin coating designed to reduce substances with an environmental impact. The company believes it will help improve the global and working environments.」
The company launched “Neo Queen,” a phthalate resin coating designed to reduce substances with an environmental impact, and describes it as a product that helps improve the global and working environments. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「1. Demand is high for paints containing reduced levels of substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances, in order to improve the working environment. The Company developed phthalic resin paints and urethane resin paints with reduced levels of environmentally hazardous substances. 2. The Company is also expanding sales of highly weather-resistant, high-appearance powder coatings for construction machinery. The use of powder coatings is expected to reduce VOC emissions into the atmosphere and help prevent global warming.」
The company has made concrete progress in developing and promoting environmentally conscious products, including low-environmental-impact coatings and expanded sales of powder coatings for construction equipment. R&D expenses are stated as ¥288 million. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The following is a new product developed through research and development: ・Urethane resin paint compliant with the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances」
The Company continues to identify urethane resin paint compliant with the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances as a new product, maintaining its product development focus on environmental and working-environment considerations. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The following is a new product developed through research and development: ・Urethane resin paint compliant with the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances」
The Company identifies urethane resin paint compliant with the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances as a new product, continuing its product development focus on environmental and working-environment considerations. However, no achievement such as a product launch or adoption is disclosed. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「1. The Company is expanding sales of highly weather-resistant powder coatings in outdoor applications previously served by conventional solvent-based products. The use of powder coatings is expected to reduce VOC emissions into the atmosphere and help prevent global warming. 2. Demand is also high for paints containing reduced levels of substances subject to the Ordinance on the Prevention of Hazards due to Specified Chemical Substances, in order to improve the working environment. The Company has launched modified epoxy resin paints and urethane resin paints with reduced levels of environmentally hazardous substances.」
For environmentally friendly paints, the Company is expanding sales of highly weather-resistant powder coatings and has launched 2 types of paint with reduced levels of environmentally hazardous substances. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The following are new products developed through research and development: ・Environmentally friendly two-component urethane resin paint ・Environmentally friendly modified epoxy resin paint」
The Company continues to develop environmentally friendly paints and identifies 2 specific new products. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「The following are new products developed through research and development: ・Environmentally friendly two-component urethane resin paint ・Environmentally friendly modified epoxy resin paint」
The Company continues to develop environmentally friendly paints and identifies 2 specific new products. It states that there have been no material changes in its research and development activities. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The Group aims to develop paints that are kind to the earth. Under the basic philosophy set out in its environmental policy, “Kindness to the earth, color for living, satisfaction for customers,” the Group focuses its research and development efforts on environmentally friendly paints and differentiated, high-performance products that meet customer needs.」
The Company explicitly identifies the development of environmentally friendly paints as a research and development priority. It also explains the VOC and CO2 reduction benefits of powder coatings.