Strengthening sales capabilities for automotive-related products, primarily in overseas markets
First written in FY2016. 24 of 42 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07AdvancedEarnings
「Automotive interior materials recorded higher sales as recovery in the United States and Japan offset a decline in sales in China following a change in government subsidy policies.」
Although sales declined in China, automotive interior materials recorded higher sales as the U.S. and Japanese markets recovered. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「Automotive interior materials recorded lower sales due to reduced production of existing vehicle models in North America and the cancellation of mass-production launches for new models.」
Lower production of existing models and the cancellation of the launch of mass production for new models in North America were reflected in lower sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined overall. Although sales increased slightly in China following revisions to automotive selling prices, inventory adjustments at the North American subsidiary due to delayed model changes and the impact of foreign exchange rates weighed on results.」
While sales increased slightly in China, inventory adjustments at the North American subsidiary, delayed model changes and foreign exchange effects resulted in lower overall sales of automotive interior materials, indicating worsening regional conditions in the overseas automotive-related business. - FY2025Regional shift: strong North America, lower production in ChinaAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased as strength in the North American market continued, despite the impact of lower production by Japanese automakers in China.」
While lower production by Japanese automakers in China had an impact, continued strength in the North American market led to higher sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased, as strong conditions in the North American market offset difficulties in China.」
It states that sales of automotive interior materials increased due to strong conditions in the North American market, despite difficulties in the Chinese market. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially as automakers' production volumes remained firm and the materials were adopted for new vehicle models.」
In addition to the recovery in automakers' production, adoption for new vehicle models was secured, leading to a substantial increase in sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially as automakers' production volumes remained firm and orders for new vehicle models were added.」
With automakers' production volumes remaining firm, the acquisition of orders for new vehicle models led to a substantial increase in sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially as automakers' production volumes recovered and new vehicle orders contributed.」
The recovery in automakers' production and orders for new vehicle models were reflected in a substantial increase in sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased, driven by expanded orders for new models despite the continuing impact of COVID-19.」
Expanded orders for new models contributed to higher sales of automotive interior materials despite the continuing impact of COVID-19. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased due to expanded orders, although automakers' production-increase plans following the easing of the semiconductor shortage were not achieved.」
It states that sales of automotive interior materials increased through expanded orders even though automakers' production-increase plans were not achieved. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased due to orders for new models, despite sluggish market conditions caused by the semiconductor shortage.」
Despite sluggish market conditions caused by the semiconductor shortage, orders for new models led to higher sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「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.」
It states that sales of automotive interior materials increased due to newly adopted items while supply problems, particularly involving semiconductors, continued. - FY2023-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined due to the impact of automakers failing to meet their planned production volumes because of supply problems for automotive parts resulting from the Shanghai lockdowns and other factors.」
Supply problems for automotive parts associated with the Shanghai lockdowns and other factors, together with automakers' failure to meet their production plans, were reflected in lower sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased as production recovered from the cuts caused by COVID-19.」
Production recovered from the cuts by automakers, with progress reflected in higher sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales increased this fiscal year as production by automakers recovered, reflecting a rebound from the sharp decline in sales caused by COVID-19 in the first half of the previous fiscal year.」
The recovery in automakers' production was reflected in higher sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially, despite the impact of automotive production cuts caused by the semiconductor shortage this fiscal year, following the substantial production cuts caused by COVID-19 in the same period last year.」
Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially, partly reflecting a rebound from the sharp production cuts in the same period last year, despite the continuing impact of production cuts caused by the semiconductor shortage. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased, helped by the recovery in automakers' production volumes and the acquisition of new orders, despite the impact of substantial production cuts by automakers last year.」
It states that sales of automotive interior materials increased due to the recovery in automakers' production volumes and the acquisition of new orders. - FY2021Recovery from production adjustments, but annual sales declinedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined despite recovery from automakers' production adjustments.」
While production recovered from the automakers' production adjustments, annual sales of automotive interior materials declined. - FY2021-Q3Signs of recovery, but sales continue to declineAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined because, despite signs of recovery from the sharp production adjustments by automakers, the decline in the first half could not be fully recovered.」
While automakers' production adjustments showed signs of recovery, the decline in the first half could not be recovered and sales continued to fall. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined, as the recovery in automotive production in North America and the Asia-Pacific region remained sluggish despite signs of recovery in China.」
While there were signs of recovery in China, the recovery in automotive production in North America and the Asia-Pacific region remained sluggish, resulting in lower sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined due to production stoppages by automakers and lower operating rates after production resumed.」
Production stoppages by automakers and low operating rates after production resumed led to lower sales of automotive interior materials, further worsening the business environment for automotive-related products, including in overseas markets. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined due to deteriorating conditions in the North American market and lower production volumes resulting from weak market conditions in China.」
The deterioration of the North American market and lower production volumes caused by weak market conditions in China were reflected in lower annual sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2020-Q3Decline in sales due to deteriorating market conditions and intensifying competitionAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined due to deteriorating market conditions in North America and intensifying competition with locally produced goods for China.」
Sales of automotive interior materials declined due to deteriorating conditions in the North American market and intensifying competition from locally produced goods in China. - FY2020-Q2Decline in sales due to deteriorating market conditionsAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials declined as market conditions deteriorated in North America and Asia.」
The Group states that sales of automotive interior materials declined due to deteriorating market conditions in North America and Asia. - FY2020-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials were at the previous year's level, as new orders in Japan offset the effects of weak market conditions in North America and intensifying competition with local manufacturers in China.」
Despite weak market conditions and intensifying competition in North America and China, the Group secured new orders in Japan and maintained sales at the previous year's level. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased substantially despite adverse market conditions in North America and China, supported by new orders.」
The Group states that it secured new orders despite deteriorating market conditions in North America and China, resulting in a substantial increase in annual sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the downturn in the North American passenger-vehicle market, sales of automotive interior materials increased on new orders.」
The Group states that it secured new orders and achieved higher sales of automotive interior materials despite the downturn in the North American passenger-vehicle market. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials increased on new orders despite the downturn in the overall North American passenger-vehicle market.」
Despite the downturn in the North American passenger-vehicle market, the Group secured new orders and achieved higher sales of automotive interior materials. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials were flat despite new-product orders for North America and Japan.」
The Group describes concrete progress in securing new-product orders for North America and Japan, while sales remained flat. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials were flat, as sales to China and Asia remained solid but sales to North America passed their peak.」
Sales of automotive interior materials were flat, reflecting solid sales to China and Asia and the peaking of sales to North America. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials were flat, as the North American market stabilized while the Chinese market remained strong.」
While the North American market stabilized, continued strength in the Chinese market left sales of automotive interior materials flat. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials for the United States and China remained solid, and the strong domestic market for minivehicles also led to higher sales.」
The Group reports higher sales of automotive interior materials in the United States, China and the domestic minivehicle market. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of automotive interior materials for China remained solid, resulting in higher sales.」
Sales of automotive interior materials for China remained solid, resulting in higher sales. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Despite the impact of the stronger yen, sales of automotive interior materials increased slightly on the trend toward higher production of globally produced vehicles.」
Despite the impact of the stronger yen, sales of automotive interior materials increased slightly against a backdrop of higher production of globally produced vehicles. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales volumes of automotive interior materials increased in North America and China, resulting in a slight increase in sales.」
The Group describes concrete progress in the form of increased sales volumes and a slight increase in sales of automotive interior materials in North America and China. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The Group secured new orders for automotive interior materials as customers continued their global expansion from the previous year, resulting in a substantial increase in sales.」
The Group describes concrete progress in securing new orders for automotive interior materials against a backdrop of customers' global expansion, resulting in a substantial increase in sales. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales volumes of automotive interior materials increased as customers continued their global expansion from the previous year, resulting in a substantial increase in sales.」
The Group describes concrete progress, including increased sales volumes and higher sales of automotive interior materials against a backdrop of customers' global expansion. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Strengthening sales of automotive-related products, for which demand remains high, primarily in overseas markets」
The Group is strengthening overseas sales against a backdrop of demand for plastic sheets for vehicles and automotive interior materials, particularly in North America.