Expanding Sales in High-Growth Regions
First written in FY2016. 13 of 26 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
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- 2026-07-31AdvancedEarnings
「Revenue increased in Southeast Asia as demand recovered in the heavy-duty anticorrosion coatings field and selling prices were appropriately adjusted to reflect raw material costs.」
東南アジアの売上高は前年同期比24.8％増、セグメント利益は37.7％増となり、高成長地域での拡販と採算改善が進んだ。 - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「In industrial coatings, demand declined in Thailand, our main market, as public works were delayed because of political instability and private investment also fell. However, shipments for railway infrastructure projects in India increased, returning the business to revenue growth. As a result, sales totaled ¥20,208 million, up 6.7% year on year.」
In Southeast Asia, weaker demand in Thailand was offset by higher shipments for railway infrastructure projects in India. Full-year sales totaled ¥20,208 million, up 6.7% year on year. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of marine coatings increased because sales for the ship-repair market remained firm and shipments for pleasure boats rose sharply. In industrial coatings, shipments declined in Thailand, our main market, as demand for heavy-duty protective-coating projects remained weak amid delays in public works caused by political instability and a decline in private investment. As a result, sales totaled ¥9,242 million, up 3.3% year on year. In terms of earnings, segment profit increased ¥51 million year on year to ¥1,862 million, up 2.8%, partly because raw-material procurement costs declined.」
In Southeast Asia, sales for ship repairs and pleasure boats increased, while heavy-duty protective-coating projects in Thailand remained weak. Sales nevertheless rose 3.3% year on year and segment profit rose 2.8%. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for marine coatings for the ship-repair market remained firm, increasing sales volumes. In industrial coatings, orders for heavy-duty protective-coating projects progressed in Thailand, our main market, as private-sector investment projects increased, keeping sales firm. As a result, sales totaled ¥8,943 million, up 11.8% year on year. In terms of earnings, segment profit increased ¥443 million year on year to ¥1,810 million, up 32.4%, partly because selling prices were adjusted to reflect manufacturing costs.」
In Southeast Asia, higher investment projects in Thailand and progress in orders for heavy-duty protective-coating projects resulted in sales growth of 11.8% and segment-profit growth of 32.4%, indicating progress in sales expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we adjusted selling prices to reflect manufacturing costs, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥17,081 million, up 9.2% year on year. In terms of earnings, segment profit was ¥2,984 million, up 36.9%.」
In Southeast Asia, price adjustments and other measures resulted in sales of ¥17,081 million and segment profit of ¥2,984 million, indicating full-year progress in higher sales and improved profitability. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we adjusted selling prices to reflect manufacturing costs, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥12,432 million, up 14.2% year on year. Segment profit increased ¥647 million year on year to ¥2,195 million, up 41.9%.」
In Southeast Asia, price adjustments and other measures resulted in sales growth of 14.2% and segment-profit growth of 41.9%, with sales expansion and profitability improvement continuing. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we adjusted selling prices to reflect manufacturing costs, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥8,001 million, up 16.9% year on year. Segment profit increased ¥387 million year on year to ¥1,367 million, up 39.6%.」
In Southeast Asia, price adjustments resulted in sales growth of 16.9% and segment-profit growth of 39.6%, indicating progress in sales expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we adjusted selling prices to reflect manufacturing costs, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥3,887 million, up 23.8% year on year. Segment profit increased ¥295 million year on year to ¥646 million, up 84.5%.」
In Southeast Asia, price adjustments and other measures resulted in sales growth of 23.8% and segment-profit growth of 84.5%, indicating progress in both sales expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we reviewed selling prices in response to higher raw-material prices, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥15,636 million, up 32.6% year on year. In terms of earnings, segment profit was ¥2,179 million, up 34.6%, owing to the selling-price revisions and other factors.」
In Southeast Asia, selling-price revisions contributed to a 32.6% increase in sales and a 34.6% increase in segment profit, indicating progress in sales expansion and profitability improvement for the full fiscal year. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we reviewed selling prices in response to higher raw-material prices, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥10,888 million, up 27.6% year on year. In terms of earnings, segment profit increased ¥361 million year on year to ¥1,547 million, up 30.5%, owing to the selling-price revisions and other factors.」
In Southeast Asia, sales rose 27.6% year on year and segment profit rose 30.5% following selling-price revisions, indicating further progress in both sales expansion and profitability improvement. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we reviewed selling prices in response to higher raw-material prices, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥6,845 million, up 16.2% year on year. In terms of earnings, segment profit increased ¥155 million year on year to ¥979 million, up 18.9%, owing to the selling-price revisions and other factors.」
In Southeast Asia, sales rose 16.2% year on year and segment profit rose 18.9% following selling-price revisions, improving profitability from the previous quarter’s combination of higher sales and lower profit. - FY2023-Q1Southeast Asia: higher sales but lower profitabilityAnnual report
「For marine coatings, mainly for the ship-repair market, and heavy-duty protective coatings, we reviewed selling prices in response to higher raw-material prices, and the impact of a weaker yen also contributed to sales of ¥3,139 million, up 10.3% year on year. In terms of earnings, however, segment profit fell ¥107 million year on year to ¥350 million, down 23.4%, because of the higher cost ratio and other factors.」
Sales in Southeast Asia rose 10.3% year on year, supported by selling-price revisions and the weaker yen, while segment profit fell 23.4% because of the higher cost ratio. Sales expansion and profitability therefore moved in opposite directions. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In our core marine-coatings business, the ship-repair market remained firm, with a certain level of demand continuing, as we focused on expanding sales, particularly in Japan and Europe.」
In Southeast Asia, sales of marine coatings for the ship-repair market remained firm, while sales of heavy-duty protective coatings in industrial coatings remained sluggish because of COVID-19. Sales in the region totaled ¥8,531 million, up 0.8% year on year. - FY2022-Q2Marine-coating sales expanded in Southeast Asia, while industrial coatings remained sluggishAnnual report
「Sales of marine coatings for the ship-repair market increased, while sales of heavy-duty protective coatings in industrial coatings remained sluggish because of COVID-19, bringing sales to ¥5,891 million, up 3.5% year on year.」
In Southeast Asia, sales for the ship-repair market increased and sales expansion progressed, while sales of heavy-duty protective coatings remained sluggish because of COVID-19. Conditions differed by product within the region. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Demand for heavy-duty protective coatings, mainly in Southeast Asia, remained sluggish because projects were postponed as a result of COVID-19.」
Demand for heavy-duty protective coatings in Southeast Asia remained sluggish because projects were postponed as a result of COVID-19. Sales in the region totaled ¥2,845 million, down 7.2% year on year. - FY2021WorsenedAnnual report
「As the spread of COVID-19 caused some repair yards to suspend operations and led to the postponement or cancellation of certain infrastructure-related projects, demand for various coatings remained weak and sales were sluggish, bringing sales to ¥11,633 million, down 8.1% year on year.」
Demand in Southeast Asia remained weak because repair yards suspended operations and infrastructure-related projects were postponed or canceled. Sales fell 8.1% year on year, indicating that sales expansion in high-growth regions performed worse than in the previous fiscal year. - FY2021-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「Southeast Asia: In the ship-repair market, sales declined as some repair yards suspended operations because of COVID-19. Sales of industrial coatings also remained sluggish because demand for coatings declined as a result of the pandemic, bringing sales to ¥8,460 million, down 11.6% year on year.」
Sales in Southeast Asia fell 11.6% year on year because repair yards suspended operations and demand for industrial coatings declined. The disclosure also notes recovery and higher sales for marine coatings in China and in Europe and the United States. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the ship-repair market, sales declined as some repair yards suspended operations because of COVID-19. Sales of industrial coatings also remained sluggish because demand for coatings declined as a result of the pandemic, bringing sales to ¥5,690 million, down 12.4% year on year.」
In Southeast Asia, sales fell 12.4% year on year because repair yards suspended operations and demand for industrial coatings declined. Performance related to sales expansion in high-growth regions deteriorated. - FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for heavy-duty protective coatings continued to expand in Southeast Asia, but sales of coatings for building materials remained sluggish as many building-material manufacturers adjusted production in response to the spread of COVID-19.」
Demand for heavy-duty protective coatings continued to expand in Southeast Asia, and sales in the region totaled ¥3,064 million, up 0.7% year on year. Coatings for building materials, however, remained sluggish because of the COVID-19 pandemic. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of heavy-duty protective coatings increased.」
In the fiscal year ended March 2020, the Company focused on capturing infrastructure demand in Southeast Asia, a growth market. Sales in the Southeast Asia segment totaled ¥12,665 million, up 10.1% year on year. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In industrial coatings, demand, particularly for heavy-duty protective coatings in Southeast Asia, remained firm, while the domestic market showed signs of reaching a plateau.」
Restates the strength of demand mainly in Southeast Asia and the leveling-off trend in the domestic market. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In industrial coatings, demand continues to expand in Southeast Asian countries, particularly for infrastructure-related applications, although the domestic market is showing signs of reaching a plateau.」
Restates the regional conditions: demand continues to grow in Southeast Asia, while the domestic market is showing signs of leveling off. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In industrial coatings, demand continues to expand in Southeast Asia, although the domestic market is showing signs of reaching a plateau.」
Describes regional market conditions: demand continues to grow in Southeast Asia, while the domestic market is showing signs of leveling off. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Sales and production, mainly in Asia, are expected to continue trending upward.」
Continues to describe the expansion trend in sales and production, mainly in Asia. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「We will work to expand sales in regions where strong market growth is expected.」
Restates the target of expanding sales in high-growth regions. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will work to expand sales in regions where strong market growth is expected.」
Sets a target of expanding sales in growth regions.