Strengthening High-Value-Added New Products and Manufacturing

「Under our domestic strategy, we will accelerate the launch of high-value-added products that leverage our proprietary technologies and strengthen our earnings base through development aligned with market needs.」

「The automotive interior materials business has performed well as pent-up demand emerged following the easing of supply constraints, mainly in developed countries, and the company secured adoption for a new program, or new vehicle model. However, the competitive environment is intensifying, and we will pursue new product development and an active sales strategy.」

「Condom sales increased because of an increase in people going out, more inbound visitors and the launch of new products.」

「Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially as automakers' production volumes recovered and new vehicle orders contributed.」

「Condom sales remained firm, supported by an increase in inbound tourists and the effect of launching new products.」

「We will work to capture specific customer needs through research into environmentally friendly new materials and the development of new functions and applications.」

「Sales of automotive interior materials increased due to orders for new models, despite sluggish market conditions caused by the semiconductor shortage.」

「Sales of automotive interior materials increased due to newly adopted items, even as supply problems, particularly involving semiconductors, continued and automakers remained unable to increase production as planned.」

「Condom sales increased as market conditions at drugstores, convenience stores and other outlets showed signs of recovery, while the launch of new products also contributed.」

「We will work to capture specific customer needs through research into new materials and the development of new applications.」

「Household gloves remained solid due to the launch of new products, and industrial gloves continued to perform well, but sales of disposable gloves, including medical gloves, declined due to a reaction to the previous year's increase.」

「Sales of enemas increased slightly following the launch of a new product.」

「In gloves, sales of products for food preparation remained firm following the launch of a new product, but sales of products for other work applications were weak, resulting in lower sales. In medical products, sterilizers performed well, mainly in dental applications, while the launch of a new probe cover contributed to higher sales.」

「In gloves, sales of products for food preparation and industrial use remained firm following the launch of new products, but sales of products for other work applications were weak, resulting in lower sales.」

「Demand for thin condoms, including the Zero-One series, was in line with the previous year, but new products targeting younger consumers performed steadily, resulting in a slight increase in sales. Overseas sales also remained strong and increased.」

「In gloves, the household-use category launched the new Kashinina Fitted Dress product. Sales of products for cleanrooms and beauty and hairdressing applications remained firm, but sales declined because products for other applications struggled.」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「At our group, centered on the R&D Center, we will leverage technologies cultivated over many years to strengthen our manufacturing capabilities by reducing manufacturing costs, shortening production lead times and improving quality.」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「At our group, centered on the R&D Center, we will leverage technologies cultivated over many years to strengthen our manufacturing capabilities by reducing manufacturing costs, shortening production lead times and improving quality.」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Amid sluggish domestic market growth, the Company is working across the Group to develop new products and expand the range of products handled by Group companies under the slogan “Science for Everyday Life.”」

「Maintaining and enhancing R&D capabilities is essential to launching competitive, high-value-added new products. At our group, centered on the R&D Center, we will leverage technologies cultivated over many years to strengthen our manufacturing capabilities by reducing manufacturing costs, shortening production lead times and improving quality.」