Development and expansion of applications for conductive materials in new joining fields
First written in FY2016. 14 of 37 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
Fujikura Kasei moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2018.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2022: 3 of 7 companies on the "Worse" side.
7 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「Sales of products for electronic devices and automotive applications remained firm. Meanwhile, sales of some products for computers remained sluggish.」
Firm sales of electronic device and automotive products enabled the electronic materials segment to swing from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive and electronic equipment products remained firm. In addition, demand for PC products recovered and sales remained firm. As a result, sales were ¥4,624 million, up 16.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥405 million, up 1,075.3%.」
In addition to automotive and electronic equipment products, demand for PCs recovered, resulting in a 16.5% increase in Electronic Materials sales and a 1,075.3% increase in operating profit. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive and electronic equipment products remained firm, while sales of PC products remained weak. As a result, sales were ¥2,039 million, up 4.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥60 million, up 37.6%.」
With automotive and electronic equipment products performing well while PC products remained weak, Electronic Materials sales increased 4.9% and operating profit increased 37.6%. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Although sales of automotive seat-belt products declined in the fourth quarter, sales of products for PCs and car-navigation displays remained strong. As a result, sales were ¥3,968 million, up 22.5% year on year, and operating profit was ¥34 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥143 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Strong sales of products for PCs and car-navigation displays drove a 22.5% increase in Electronic Materials sales, with the segment turning from an operating loss to an operating profit. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive resin materials such as “Dotite,” demand for automotive products remained weak, while sales of PC- and car-navigation-related products remained firm. The electronic components-related market continued to show signs of recovery. As a result, sales were ¥1,943 million, up 20.7% year on year, and operating profit was ¥43 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥73 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Firm sales of PC- and car-navigation-related products and the recovery of the electronic components-related market contributed to a 20.7% increase in Electronic Materials sales, with the segment turning from an operating loss of ¥73 million in the same quarter of the previous year to an operating profit of ¥43 million. Demand for automotive products remained weak. - FY2024Sales increased, but the operating loss continuedAnnual report
「Sales of electronic components for automotive safety devices remained firm, while sales of products for PCs and smartphones remained weak. Higher raw material costs, mainly for silver-denominated materials, and the product mix weighed on segment profitability. As a result, sales were ¥3,239 million, up 1.8% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥143 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥163 million in the previous fiscal year.」
Sales related to automotive safety devices remained firm, driving a 1.8% increase in sales, but the operating loss continued due to weak PC and smartphone sales and higher raw material costs. - FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive resin materials such as “Dotite,” sales of electronic components for automotive safety devices and sensor substrates remained firm, while sales of products for PCs and smartphones remained weak. As a result, sales were ¥2,463 million, down 3.7% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥110 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥98 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Electronic components for automotive safety devices and sensor substrates performed well, while sales to PC and smartphone customers remained weak. Sales declined 3.7%, and the operating loss widened from ¥98 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥110 million. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of electronic components and sensor substrates for automotive safety devices remained firm. However, sales remained weak due to lower demand for electronic components for PCs and smartphones. As a result, sales were ¥1,610 million, down 8.0% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥73 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥65 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Demand related to automotive safety devices remained firm, but lower demand for PCs and smartphones resulted in an 8.0% decline in sales, while the operating loss widened from ¥65 million in the same quarter of the previous year to ¥73 million. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Although demand for products for consumer electronics such as PCs, smartphones and TVs, which had remained weak in the previous fiscal year, showed signs of recovery, it remained weak, particularly among overseas customers. Demand for electronic components and sensor substrates for automotive safety devices remained firm. As a result, sales were ¥798 million, down 15.2% year on year, and the operating loss was ¥58 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥4 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Although demand for consumer electronics showed signs of recovery, it remained weak, particularly among overseas customers, resulting in a 15.2% decline in Electronic Materials sales and an operating loss of ¥58 million. Demand for automotive safety devices and related products remained firm. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as “Dotite,” demand for PC products deteriorated sharply in the second half and remained weak. Automotive products also remained weak due to the impact of customers’ production cuts. As a result, sales were ¥3,183 million, down 17.4% year on year, and operating profit was ¥33 million, down 72.7%.」
Due to the sharp deterioration in demand for PCs and weak demand for automotive products resulting from customers’ production cuts, Electronic Materials sales declined 17.4% and operating profit declined 72.7%. - FY2023-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as “Dotite,” demand for products for PCs and smartphones remained weak due to customers’ production cuts. Automotive products also remained weak due to the impact of customers’ production cuts, although demand for some safety-device components overseas remained firm. As a result, sales were ¥2,558 million, down 13.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥28 million, down 71.3%.」
Demand for PC, smartphone and automotive products remained weak due to customers’ production cuts. Although some overseas demand for safety-device components remained firm, sales declined 13.9% and operating profit declined 71.3%. - FY2023-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as “Dotite,” sales of products for PCs remained weak due to lower demand, while sales of automotive products remained weak due to customers’ production cuts. Sales of products for IoT appliances remained strong. As a result, sales were ¥1,750 million, down 15.9% year on year, and operating profit was ¥24 million, down 70.2%.」
Although products for IoT appliances performed well, lower demand for PCs and weak demand for automotive products due to customers’ production cuts resulted in a 15.9% decline in Electronic Materials sales and a 70.2% decline in operating profit. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, demand for PC products remained firm, while demand for automotive applications was sluggish due to reduced automobile production. As a result, net sales were ¥940 million, down 4.7% year on year, and operating income was ¥12 million, down 73.9%.」
While PC demand remained firm, sluggish demand for automotive applications due to reduced automobile production resulted in net sales down 4.7% and operating income down 73.9%. - FY2022-Q3Cumulative net sales increased, but third-quarter demand was sluggish and profit declinedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, performance remained strong in the PC market and electronic components field, including automotive components, due to stay-at-home demand. However, demand during the third quarter declined due to the semiconductor shortage, manufacturers' inventory adjustments and other factors. As a result, net sales were ¥2,971 million, up 9.8% year on year, while operating income was ¥96 million, down 22.7%.」
Electronic Materials segment net sales increased 9.8% for the nine months ended in the third quarter, while demand during the third quarter was sluggish due to the semiconductor shortage and manufacturers' inventory adjustments, resulting in operating income down 22.7%. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, sales of adhesives for electronic components used in automotive, communications and PC applications, as well as silver paste for circuit boards, remained strong. Silver and adhesive materials for film circuits used in PCs also remained firm, supported by stay-at-home demand. As a result, net sales were ¥2,080 million, up 33.6% year on year, while operating income was ¥82 million, up 271.2%.」
Adhesives for automotive, communications and PC applications, silver paste for circuit boards, and products for film circuits performed strongly, resulting in net sales up 33.6% and operating income up 271.2%. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, demand for PC products was somewhat sluggish due to production adjustments caused by the semiconductor shortage and other factors, while demand for smartphone and automotive products remained firm. As a result, net sales were ¥987 million, up 38.9% year on year, and operating income was ¥47 million, up 340.0%.」
While PC demand was affected by production adjustments due to the semiconductor shortage, firm demand for smartphones and automotive applications drove increases in net sales and operating income. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, demand for products for PCs and IoT home appliances remained firm as telework became more widespread. Demand for automotive products also remained firm as vehicle production recovered. As a result, net sales were ¥3,695 million, up 22.4% year on year, while operating income was ¥177 million, up 16.5%.」
Demand for PCs, IoT home appliances and automotive products remained firm, resulting in Electronic Materials segment net sales up 22.4% and operating income up 16.5%. - FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, sales of products for PCs remained strong as global PC demand increased. Sales of automotive products also remained firm as vehicle production recovered. As a result, net sales were ¥2,705 million, up 20.0% year on year, while operating income was ¥124 million, up 1.9%.」
Sales of products for PCs and automotive applications remained firm, resulting in Electronic Materials segment net sales up 20.0% and operating income up 1.9%. - FY2021-Q2Revenue increased but operating profit declinedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, demand for automotive products remained sluggish, particularly in Europe, while demand for PC products remained strong as telework expanded. As a result, net sales were ¥1,557 million, up 8.5% year on year, while operating income was ¥22 million, down 68.4%.」
Automotive demand, particularly in Europe, was sluggish, but strong PC demand accompanying the expansion of telework drove net sales up 8.5%. Operating income, however, fell 68.4%. - FY2021-Q1Higher revenue and lower operating profitAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, sales of products for PCs and game consoles remained firm due to stay-at-home demand. As a result, net sales were ¥711 million, up 2.3% year on year, while operating income was ¥11 million, down 58.6%.」
Sales of products for PCs and game consoles remained firm due to stay-at-home demand, resulting in net sales up 2.3%, while operating income fell 58.6%. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales increased as demand in overseas PC markets remained firm. As a result, net sales were ¥3,020 million, up 10.0% year on year, while operating income was ¥152 million, up 59.3%.」
Firm overseas PC demand resulted in Electronic Materials segment net sales up 10.0% and operating income up 59.3%. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, domestic-market sales remained at the previous year's level. Sales of products for PCs and home appliances, mainly in overseas markets, remained strong. As a result, net sales were ¥2,253 million, up 6.2% year on year, while operating income was ¥122 million, up 72.0%.」
While domestic Electronic Materials segment sales were at the previous year's level, overseas sales of products for PCs and home appliances remained strong, resulting in net sales up 6.2% and operating income up 72.0%. - FY2020-Q2Net sales broadly unchanged year on year, operating income increasedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, sales in both domestic and overseas markets remained broadly at the previous year's level. As a result, net sales were ¥1,435 million, down 0.5% year on year, while operating income was ¥70 million, up 41.2%.」
While Electronic Materials segment net sales in both domestic and overseas markets were broadly unchanged year on year, operating income increased 41.2%. - FY2020-Q1Domestic demand sluggish, but net sales broadly unchanged year on yearAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales were secured at broadly the previous year's level despite sluggish domestic demand. As a result, net sales were ¥695 million, down 0.4% year on year, while operating income was ¥26 million, down 2.2%.」
Domestic demand remained sluggish, with net sales down 0.4% year on year and operating income down 2.2%, but net sales were secured at broadly the previous year's level. - FY2019WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales declined due to reduced smartphone production for China and sluggish demand in the PC market. As a result, net sales were ¥2,746 million, down 7.4% year on year, and operating income was ¥95 million, down 8.5%.」
Electronic Materials segment net sales and operating income both declined due to reduced smartphone production for China and sluggish PC demand. - FY2019-Q3WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales declined as demand in Asian markets remained sluggish amid intensifying international price competition. As a result, net sales were ¥2,122 million, down 4.9% year on year, while operating income was ¥71 million, down 18.4%.」
In the Electronic Materials segment, net sales fell 4.9% and operating income fell 18.4% due to intensifying international price competition and sluggish demand in Asian markets. - FY2019-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales declined due mainly to sluggish demand in Asian markets, particularly China. As a result, net sales were ¥1,443 million, down 4.7% year on year, while operating income was ¥49 million, down 15.2%.」
Due to sluggish demand in Asian markets, particularly China, Electronic Materials segment net sales fell 4.7% and operating income fell 15.2%. - FY2019-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales declined as demand in overseas markets remained sluggish. As a result, net sales were ¥698 million, down 7.6% year on year, while operating income was ¥27 million, down 12.6%.」
Due to sluggish demand in overseas markets, Electronic Materials segment net sales fell 7.6% and operating income fell 12.6%. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales declined due to intensifying price competition in overseas markets, while operating income increased, helped partly by new products. As a result, net sales were ¥2,230 million, down 3.1% year on year, while operating income was ¥87 million, up 3.0%.」
Net sales declined 3.1% due to price competition in overseas markets, while operating income increased 3.0% due to the contribution from new products. The contribution from new products, an existing development, continues to be reported. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, net sales were broadly flat, while operating income increased, helped partly by new products. As a result, net sales were ¥1,514 million, down 0.1% year on year, while operating income was ¥58 million, up 28.0%.」
The contribution from new products was noted in the Electronic Materials segment; net sales were broadly flat, while operating income increased 28.0%. - FY2017WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, net sales declined due to weaker price competitiveness in overseas markets and sluggish demand in the PC market. As a result, net sales were ¥2,988 million, down 10.7% year on year, while operating income was ¥100 million, up 10.1%.」
Net sales declined due to weaker price competitiveness in overseas markets and sluggish PC demand, while operating income increased. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, difficulties continued in overseas markets due mainly to intensifying price competition with local manufacturers, particularly in Asia, and net sales declined. As a result, net sales were ¥2,301 million, down 12.4% year on year, while operating income was ¥84 million, up 20.3%.」
Difficulties and declining sales continued in overseas electronic materials markets, while operating income increased year on year. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, difficulties continued in overseas markets due partly to weaker price competitiveness resulting from the stronger yen, and net sales declined. As a result, net sales were ¥1,515 million, down 13.3% year on year, while operating income was ¥45 million, up 38.3%.」
Difficulties and declining sales continued in overseas electronic materials markets, while operating income increased year on year. - FY2017-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In the Electronic Materials segment, which handles conductive paste materials such as Dottite, difficulties continued in overseas markets, where price competition was intensifying, and net sales declined. As a result, net sales were ¥694 million, down 19.9% year on year, while operating income was ¥18 million, up 11.1%.」
Sales in overseas electronic materials markets continued to decline due to price competition. Operating income, however, increased year on year. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Development and expansion of applications for conductive materials in new joining fields」
The Electronic Materials business is expanding into new joining fields.