Importance of Plating Technology for Electronics and Automotive Applications
First written in FY2016. 12 of 30 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-11-11.
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- FY2027-H1RestatedAnnual report
「In the automotive electronics field, demand for automotive power devices and ADAS-related products remained firm, supported by the electrification of automobiles and advances in autonomous driving technology.」
The Company continues to identify automotive power devices and ADAS-related products associated with automotive electrification and autonomous driving as important demand areas for its plating technology. - FY2026-H1ReframedAnnual report
「In the electronics market, our Group's main market, server demand, led by generative AI-related fields, continued to drive the market. In the automotive electronics field, demand for automotive power devices and ADAS-related products remained firm as vehicle electrification and autonomous driving technologies advanced.」
The major demand areas for plating technology have been specified as servers related to generative AI, in-vehicle power devices and ADAS-related products, and the disclosure states that demand for these products remains firm. - FY2025-H1ReframedAnnual report
「In automotive electronics, demand for in-vehicle power devices and ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems) related to the progress of vehicle electrification and autonomous driving remained generally firm.」
The Company has specified in-vehicle power devices and ADAS-related products associated with vehicle electrification and autonomous driving as important demand areas for automotive plating technology, and states that demand remained generally firm. - FY2024-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「In the automotive industries in Thailand and Indonesia, demand for plating plastics stagnated due to the rapid spread of electric vehicles and the increased adoption of painted components. Both net sales and segment profit fell below the same quarter of the previous year.」
Compared with the previous explanation positioning automotive and EV-related demand as growth areas, the disclosure also indicates that the spread of electric vehicles and expansion of plated plastic components may reduce overseas demand for plastic plating processing. - FY2023-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「In the electronics market, which is the Group's main market, the automotive sector remained firm, supported by a recovery in vehicle production and the spread of electric vehicles (EVs). However, demand for semiconductors and electronic components for smartphones, PCs and data centres slowed.」
The explanation of the major demand areas for plating technology has changed to describe automotive demand as firm, supported by recovering production and EV adoption, while demand for smartphones, PCs and data centers is slowing. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for the core plating chemicals used in package substrates expanded in the 5G and semiconductor-related markets, resulting in revenue and segment profit both exceeding the same quarter of the previous year. Accordingly, revenue for the six months ended the second quarter was ¥35,253 million, up 28.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥7,276 million, up 29.1%.」
Materials-business revenue and segment profit exceeded the levels in the same quarter of the previous year due to growing demand for plating chemicals for 5G- and semiconductor-related markets. - FY2023-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In the electronics market, which is the Group's main market, demand for semiconductors and electronic components remained firm, driven by the electrification and automation of automobiles and the progress of DX (digital transformation), although some semiconductors remained in short supply.」
The Company continues to identify demand for semiconductors and electronic components associated with vehicle electrification and automation and DX as a major demand area for plating technology. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Although some semiconductors in the electronics market, our group's main market, remain in short supply, demand for semiconductors and electronic components is expected to remain firm as vehicle electrification and automation and DX (digital transformation) advance.」
The Company positions demand for semiconductors and electronic components associated with vehicle electrification and automation and DX as a growth area. Materials-business revenue was ¥59,920 million and segment profit was ¥12,717 million. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In automotive electronics, semiconductor shortages have affected the production of automobiles and other products, but semiconductor production itself is continuing toward resolving supply-demand imbalances.」
The Company continues to recognize that the impact of semiconductor shortages on automobile production is ongoing in demand areas for automotive plating technology. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In automotive electronics, semiconductor shortages have affected the production of automobiles and other products, but semiconductor production itself is continuing toward resolving supply-demand imbalances.」
Whereas previous disclosures stated that automobile production was showing signs of recovery, this disclosure states that semiconductor shortages are affecting the production of automobiles and other products. - FY2021-Q3MitigatedAnnual report
「In automotive electronics, automobile production showed signs of recovery.」
In contrast to the previous disclosures through the preceding quarter describing a sluggish automotive market due to COVID-19, the Company indicates that automobile production is showing signs of recovery. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In the electronics market, our group's main market, the automotive market remained sluggish due to the impact of COVID-19, while server demand remained firm on the practical implementation of 5G (fifth-generation mobile communications systems) and the spread of telework.」
The automotive market, a major application area for plating technology, has remained sluggish due to the impact of COVID-19, while the disclosure states that server demand remains firm. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In the electronics market, which is the Group's main market, production volumes of automotive electronic components remained firm, supported by efforts to improve vehicle safety and convenience. Although the smartphone market continued to slow due to weak demand, demand was beginning to emerge ahead of the introduction of 5G (fifth-generation mobile communications).」
The Company continues to expect production of in-vehicle electronic components to remain firm. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In the electronics market, which is the Group's main market, production volumes of automotive electronic components remained firm, supported by efforts to improve vehicle safety and convenience. However, the smartphone market continued to slow due to weak demand.」
In-vehicle electronic components continue to be described as a demand area that remains firm, while a slowdown in smartphone demand is also noted. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Production of in-vehicle electronic components remained firm as automobile safety and convenience improved, but the slowdown in the PC and smartphone markets due to inventory adjustments became more pronounced.」
In-vehicle electronic components continue to be described as a demand area that remains firm, while demand for PCs and smartphones has slowed. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Company's core plating chemicals for printed circuit boards and package substrates increased as demand from smartphones and automotive electronics remained firm. In automotive electronics, sales of plating chemicals for power devices and in-vehicle camera modules increased to support vehicle environmental performance and safety, exceeding the level in the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥29,972 million, up 10.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥6,297 million, up 8.8%.」
Including increased sales for power devices and in-vehicle camera modules in automotive electronics, materials-business revenue increased 10.1% year on year and segment profit increased 8.8%. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Company's core plating chemicals for printed circuit boards and package substrates increased as demand from smartphones and automotive electronics remained firm. In automotive electronics, sales of plating chemicals for power devices and in-vehicle camera modules increased to support vehicle environmental performance and safety, exceeding the level in the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥19,843 million, up 13.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥4,057 million, up 16.0%.」
Sales for power devices and in-vehicle camera modules in automotive electronics increased, resulting in a 13.2% increase in materials-business revenue and a 16.0% increase in segment profit. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Company's core plating chemicals for printed circuit boards and package substrates increased as demand from smartphones and automotive electronics remained firm. In automotive electronics, sales of plating chemicals for power devices and in-vehicle camera modules increased to support vehicle environmental performance and safety, exceeding the level in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Sales of plating chemicals for power devices and in-vehicle camera modules for automotive electronics exceeded the level in the same quarter of the previous year, and the Company states that expansion into automotive demand areas progressed. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of plating chemicals for semiconductors remained strong as new sales expansion progressed for power semiconductors installed in hybrid vehicles and other products. As the development of autonomous-driving technologies advances, the number of sensors and camera modules installed in vehicles is trending upward, and we are working to develop and expand sales of plating chemicals for the surface treatment of these in-vehicle electronic components.」
New sales expansion of plating chemicals for power semiconductors is progressing, and the Company is also working to develop and expand sales of products for sensors and camera modules as autonomous-driving technologies advance. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Company's core plating chemicals for printed circuit boards and package substrates increased as demand grew for electronic components installed in smartphones and automotive electronics products. Sales of plating chemicals for automotive power devices and in-vehicle products requiring lubricity also remained firm, exceeding the level in the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥27,211 million, up 15.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥5,788 million, up 19.4%.」
Against a backdrop of growing demand for electronic components, materials-business revenue increased 15.9% year on year and segment profit increased 19.4%. Sales of automotive plating chemicals also exceeded the level in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Company's core plating chemicals for printed circuit boards and package substrates increased as demand grew for electronic components installed in smartphones and automotive electronics products. Sales of plating chemicals for automotive power devices and in-vehicle products requiring lubricity also remained firm, exceeding the level in the same quarter of the previous year. As a result, revenue for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was ¥17,524 million, up 15.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3,499 million, up 23.9%.」
Against a backdrop of growing demand for electronic components, materials-business revenue increased 15.3% year on year and segment profit increased 23.9%. Sales of plating chemicals for in-vehicle products also exceeded the level in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of the Company's core plating chemicals for printed circuit boards and package substrates increased as demand grew for electronic components installed in smartphones and automotive electronics products. Sales of plating chemicals for automotive power devices and in-vehicle products requiring lubricity also remained firm, exceeding the level in the same quarter of the previous year.」
Sales of core plating chemicals increased on growing demand for electronic components used in smartphones and automotive electronics, while sales of automotive products also exceeded the level in the same quarter of the previous year. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Production of automotive electronic components increased, driven by efforts to ensure vehicle safety and improve convenience.」
The Company continues to position automotive electronic components as a demand area for plating technology and states that production volumes are trending upward. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Production of automotive electronic components increased, driven by efforts to ensure vehicle safety and improve convenience.」
The Company continues to position automotive electronic components as a demand area for plating technology and states that production volumes are trending upward. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Production of automotive electronic components increased, driven by efforts to ensure vehicle safety and improve convenience.」
The Company continues to position automotive electronic components as a demand area for plating technology and states that production volumes are trending upward. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The importance of plating technology is growing in advanced technology fields and in supporting industries for the electronics and automotive industries.」
The Company positions electronics and automotive applications as important areas for plating technology.