Profit Improvement in the Plastics and Industrial Materials Business
First written in FY2017-Q1. 6 of 36 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07AdvancedFinancial Results Presentation
「The First Division reported higher profit due to increased gross profit from higher sales of films for electronics and medical applications and semiconductor wafer-handling materials for electronics applications, as well as further cost-reduction activities through consolidated production and other measures. The Second Division reported higher profit due to increased gross profit from higher sales of insulation materials and disaster-prevention products, as well as further cost-reduction activities through consolidated production and other measures.」
The company reported higher sales and profit in the First and Second Divisions, with cost-reduction activities contributing to profit improvement. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The First Business Division reported net sales of ¥49,910 million for the current consolidated fiscal year, an increase of ¥3,616 million, or 7.8%, from the previous consolidated fiscal year. Segment profit increased by ¥2,285 million to ¥3,287 million, or 228.0%.」
Following the change in reportable segments, the First Business Division reported higher revenue and profit, with the benefits of expanded sales of films for medical applications and industrial materials, as well as cost reductions, translating into improved profit. The Second Business Division also reported net sales of ¥22,964 million and segment profit of ¥2,390 million. - 2026-05-12AdvancedFinancial Results Presentation
「The First Division reported a significant increase in profit due to higher gross profit from increased sales of highly profitable films for medical applications and industrial materials, as well as an improved cost ratio resulting from further cost reductions through consolidated production at manufacturing sites.」
The company specifically identified medical films, industrial materials, consolidated production and cost reductions as drivers of profit improvement in the First Division. - FY2026-H1ReframedAnnual report
「Taking into account similarities in product types and characteristics, manufacturing methods and sales markets, among other factors, multiple businesses have been consolidated into the First Business Division and Second Business Division, and the Shoes BU (business unit) has been added as a single business, resulting in a change to 3 reportable segments.」
Disclosure has been reorganized from tracking profit trends for the Plastics and Industrial Materials businesses under the former business classification to reporting them under the First and Second Business Divisions, organized around priority areas. - FY2025Divergent profit trends by business continueAnnual report
「The Plastics business as a whole reported net sales of ¥40,124 million, up 0.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥222 million, down 77.5%. The Industrial Materials business as a whole reported net sales of ¥28,853 million, up 2.5%, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥2,662 million, up 87.4%.」
The Plastics business reported almost no revenue growth but a substantial decline in profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported increases in both revenue and profit, resulting in divergent profit trends between the two businesses. - FY2025-H1Revenue increased in both businesses, with divergent profit trendsAnnual report
「The Plastics business as a whole reported net sales of ¥19,706 million for the six months ended the current interim consolidated accounting period, an increase of ¥227 million, or 1.2%, from the previous interim consolidated accounting period. Segment profit decreased by ¥456 million to ¥99 million, or 82.1%, due mainly to persistently high raw material prices and energy costs, as well as the impact of lower revenue at subsidiaries in the United States and China. The Industrial Materials business as a whole reported net sales of ¥14,237 million and segment profit of ¥1,135 million, representing increases in both revenue and profit year on year.」
The Plastics business reported higher revenue but a substantial decline in profit due to higher costs and lower revenue at overseas subsidiaries, while the Industrial Materials business reported higher revenue and profit due to cost reductions, resulting in divergent trends between the two businesses. - FY2024Revenue declined in both businesses, with divergent profit trendsAnnual report
「The Plastics business as a whole reported net sales of ¥40,047 million, down 5.2% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥991 million, down 49.2%. The Industrial Materials business as a whole reported net sales of ¥28,140 million, down 4.0%, and segment profit (operating profit) of ¥1,420 million, up 59.8%.」
The Plastics business reported lower revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower revenue but higher profit as margin improvements from price revisions and other measures offset the decline, resulting in divergent trends between the two businesses. - FY2024-Q3Revenue declined in both businesses, with divergent profit trendsAnnual report
「The Plastics business as a whole reported net sales of ¥30,208 million for the nine months ended the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, a decrease of ¥2,208 million, or 6.8%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit decreased by ¥885 million to ¥975 million, or 47.6%, mainly due to the impact of lower gross profit resulting from a substantial decline in film revenue. The Industrial Materials business as a whole reported net sales of ¥21,448 million, a decrease of ¥782 million, or 3.5%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit increased by ¥358 million to ¥1,122 million, or 46.9%, due to improved margins, including the effects of price revisions.」
The Plastics business reported lower revenue and profit due to a substantial decline in film revenue, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower revenue but higher profit as margin improvements from price revisions and other measures offset the decline. - FY2024-Q2Revenue declined in both businesses, with divergent profit trendsAnnual report
「The Plastics business as a whole reported net sales of ¥19,478 million for the six months ended the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, a decrease of ¥1,839 million, or 8.6%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit decreased by ¥821 million to ¥555 million, or 59.6%, mainly due to the impact of lower gross profit resulting from a substantial decline in film revenue. The Industrial Materials business as a whole reported net sales of ¥13,713 million, a decrease of ¥425 million, or 3.0%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit increased by ¥214 million to ¥634 million, or 50.9%, due to improved margins, including the effects of price revisions.」
The Plastics business reported lower revenue and profit due to a substantial decline in film revenue, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower revenue but higher profit as margin improvements from price revisions and other measures offset the decline. - FY2024-Q1Revenue declined in both businesses, with divergent profit trendsAnnual report
「The Plastics business as a whole reported net sales of ¥9,513 million for the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, a decrease of ¥309 million from the same quarter of the previous year, or 3.1%. Segment profit decreased by ¥542 million to ¥139 million, or 79.6%, mainly due to the impact of lower gross profit resulting from a substantial decline in film revenue. The Industrial Materials business as a whole reported net sales of ¥6,624 million, a decrease of ¥96 million, or 1.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit increased by ¥51 million to ¥254 million, or 25.4%, mainly due to improved margins, including the effects of price revisions for urethane products.」
The Plastics business reported lower revenue and profit due to a substantial decline in film revenue, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower revenue but higher profit as margin improvements from price revisions and other measures offset the decline. - FY2023-Q3Both businesses reported higher revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Total Plastic business revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥32,416 million, an increase of ¥5,789 million, or 21.7%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit increased from strong sales, but declined by ¥201 million to ¥1,860 million, down 9.8%, as delays in implementing price revisions and other factors prevented the business from offsetting higher costs from rising energy and raw material prices and logistics costs. Total Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥22,230 million, an increase of ¥1,327 million, or 6.3%. Segment profit declined by ¥477 million to ¥764 million, down 38.5%, as weak sales, together with delays in implementing price revisions and other factors, prevented the business from offsetting higher costs from rising energy and raw material prices and logistics costs.」
Both the Plastics and Industrial Materials businesses reported higher revenue, but profits declined in both businesses due to the impact of higher energy, raw material and logistics costs. - FY2023-Q2Both businesses reported higher revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Total Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥21,318 million, an increase of ¥3,600 million, or 20.3%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit increased from strong sales, but declined by ¥6 million to ¥1,376 million, down 0.5%, owing to higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other factors. Total Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥14,138 million, an increase of ¥548 million, or 4.0%. Segment profit declined by ¥436 million to ¥420 million, down 51.0%, owing to higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other factors.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported higher revenue, while profit declined in both businesses owing to higher raw material prices and logistics costs. - FY2023-Q1Both businesses reported higher revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Total Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥9,822 million, an increase of ¥1,046 million, or 11.9%, from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit increased from strong sales, but declined by ¥31 million to ¥681 million, down 4.4%, owing to higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other factors. Total Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥6,721 million, an increase of ¥114 million, or 1.7%, from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥243 million to ¥202 million, down 54.6%, owing to higher raw material prices, logistics costs and other factors.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported higher revenue, while profit declined in both businesses owing to higher raw material prices and logistics costs. - FY2022Plastic: higher revenue and lower profit; Industrial Materials: lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Total Plastic business revenue for the fiscal year was ¥36,307 million, compared with ¥34,428 million in the previous fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,568 million, compared with ¥3,006 million.」
The Plastic business reported higher revenue but lower profit owing to higher raw material prices and logistics costs. The Industrial Materials business also reported revenue of ¥28,148 million and segment profit of ¥1,381 million, with both revenue and profit declining. - FY2022-Q2Plastic: higher revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Total Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥17,627 million, compared with ¥16,055 million in the same period of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥1,398 million, compared with ¥1,276 million, as sales generally remained solid despite the impact of higher raw material prices. Total Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥13,680 million, compared with ¥13,722 million. Segment profit was ¥842 million, compared with ¥922 million, as the overall business was affected by higher raw material prices and other factors despite strong performance in industrial materials.」
The Plastic business reported higher revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business fell below the previous year's level in both revenue and segment profit. - FY2022-Q1Both businesses posted higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「Total Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥8,732 million, compared with ¥7,701 million in the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit was ¥719 million, compared with ¥530 million, owing mainly to steady sales of materials for vehicle interiors and other factors. Total Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥6,650 million, compared with ¥6,355 million. Segment profit was ¥439 million, compared with ¥356 million, owing mainly to growth in sales of urethane and industrial materials.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses increased revenue and segment profit year on year, improving their performance. - FY2021Divergent revenue and profit trends in the two businessesAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue was ¥34,428 million, down 9.1% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,006 million, up 4.0%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥28,776 million, down 5.4%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,059 million, down 0.7%.」
The Plastic business reported higher profit despite lower revenue, driven by films, coated fabrics and other products, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower revenue and profit. - FY2021-Q3Both businesses continued to report lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥24,979 million, a decrease of ¥3,386 million, or 11.9%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥269 million to ¥2,030 million, down 11.7%. Although films generated higher gross profit as sales performed well in both Japan and overseas, this was more than offset by lower gross profit resulting from a significant decline in revenue from materials for vehicle interiors owing to the impact of the spread of COVID-19.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit owing to a significant decline in revenue from materials for vehicle interiors despite strong performance in films and other products. The Industrial Materials business also reported lower revenue and profit, with revenue of ¥21,611 million and segment profit of ¥1,611 million. - FY2021-Q2Both businesses continued to report lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥16,055 million, a decrease of ¥3,096 million, or 16.2%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥293 million to ¥1,276 million, down 18.7%. Although films generated higher gross profit from higher revenue in both Japan and overseas, this was more than offset by lower gross profit resulting from a significant decline in revenue from materials for vehicle interiors due to the spread of COVID-19.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit owing to a significant decline in revenue from materials for vehicle interiors. The Industrial Materials business also reported lower revenue and profit, with revenue of ¥13,722 million and segment profit of ¥922 million, while industrial materials for semiconductor transport and products for medical equipment exceeded the previous year's sales. - FY2021-Q1Both businesses report lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥7,701 million, a decrease of ¥1,762 million, or 18.6%, from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥234 million to ¥530 million, down 30.7%. Although films generated higher gross profit as a result of higher revenue, this was more than offset by lower gross profit resulting from a significant decline in revenue from materials for vehicle interiors. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥6,355 million, a decrease of ¥1,009 million, or 13.7%. Segment profit declined by ¥120 million to ¥356 million, down 25.3%. Although industrial materials generated higher gross profit as a result of higher revenue, this was more than offset by lower gross profit resulting from lower revenue from urethane and insulation materials.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit, as did the Industrial Materials business. Meanwhile, films and industrial materials continued to perform well, supported by products for infectious disease control and products for the semiconductor and medical equipment markets. - FY2020Plastic: lower revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: lower revenue and higher profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue was ¥37,880 million, down 7.6% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,890 million, down 3.9%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥30,413 million, down 0.9%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,073 million, up 11.3%.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported higher profit despite lower revenue owing to improved gross margins resulting from lower raw material prices and other factors. - FY2020-Q3Plastic: lower revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: lower revenue and higher profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥28,366 million, a decrease of ¥2,635 million, or 8.5%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥203 million to ¥2,300 million, down 8.1%, mainly owing to lower gross profit resulting from lower revenue. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥23,261 million, a decrease of ¥139 million, or 0.6%. Segment profit increased by ¥167 million to ¥1,674 million, up 11.1%, mainly owing to improved gross margins.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported higher profit despite lower revenue owing to improved gross margins, resulting in divergent trends between the two businesses. - FY2020-Q2Plastic: lower revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥19,151 million, a decrease of ¥903 million, or 4.5%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥116 million to ¥1,570 million, down 6.9%, mainly owing to lower gross profit resulting from lower revenue, despite lower selling, general and administrative expenses, particularly logistics costs. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥15,065 million, an increase of ¥351 million, or 2.4%. Segment profit increased by ¥96 million to ¥988 million, up 10.8%, mainly owing to higher revenue and improved gross margins.」
The Plastic business continued to report lower revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported higher revenue and profit, resulting in divergent trends between the two businesses. - FY2020-Q1Plastic: lower revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: higher revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥9,464 million, a decrease of ¥373 million, or 3.8%, from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥184 million to ¥764 million, down 19.4%, mainly owing to lower gross profit resulting from lower revenue, despite lower selling, general and administrative expenses, particularly logistics costs. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥7,364 million, an increase of ¥179 million, or 2.5%. Segment profit increased by ¥39 million to ¥476 million, up 9.0%, mainly owing to higher gross profit resulting from higher revenue.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported higher revenue and profit, resulting in divergent trends between the two businesses. - FY2019Both businesses reported lower full-year revenue and profitAnnual report
「The business's consolidated revenue was ¥41,005 million, down 0.8% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,009 million, down 16.5%.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit. The Industrial Materials business also reported revenue of ¥30,704 million and segment profit of ¥1,862 million, with both revenue and profit declining. Higher raw material prices and logistics costs were cited as factors behind the decline in profit. - FY2019-Q3Plastic: higher revenue and lower profit; Industrial Materials: lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥31,001 million, an increase of ¥267 million, or 0.9%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥326 million to ¥2,504 million, down 11.5%, mainly owing to the impact of higher raw material prices. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥23,401 million, a decrease of ¥27 million, or 0.1%. Segment profit declined by ¥247 million to ¥1,507 million, down 14.1%, mainly owing to higher raw material prices and logistics costs.」
The Plastic business reported lower profit despite higher revenue owing to rising raw material prices, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower revenue and profit. The Industrial Materials business continued to be affected by higher raw material prices and logistics costs. - FY2019-Q2Both businesses report lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥20,055 million, a decrease of ¥288 million, or 1.4%, from the same period of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥199 million to ¥1,686 million, down 10.6%, mainly owing to the impact of higher raw material prices. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥14,714 million, a decrease of ¥369 million, or 2.4%. Segment profit declined by ¥344 million to ¥892 million, down 27.9%, mainly owing to higher raw material prices and logistics costs.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported lower revenue and profit. The impact of higher raw material prices and logistics costs was specifically identified for the Industrial Materials business. - FY2019-Q1Both businesses report lower revenue and profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥9,838 million, a decrease of ¥141 million, or 1.4%, from the same quarter of the previous year. Segment profit declined by ¥45 million to ¥948 million, down 4.6%, mainly owing to lower gross profit resulting from lower revenue.」
The Plastic business reported lower revenue and profit. The Industrial Materials business also reported revenue of ¥7,185 million and segment profit of ¥437 million, with both revenue and profit declining owing to higher raw material prices and logistics costs. - FY2018Plastic: higher revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: higher revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「The business's consolidated revenue was ¥41,326 million, up 4.3% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,603 million, up 2.0%.」
The Plastic business reported higher revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business posted revenue of ¥30,844 million and segment profit of ¥2,067 million, with profit declining despite higher revenue owing to rising raw material prices and other factors. - FY2018-Q3Plastic: higher revenue and profit; Industrial Materials: lower profitAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥30,734 million, up 9.6% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,831 million, up 10.3%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥23,428 million, up 5.5%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,754 million, down 9.5%.」
The Plastic business continued to report higher revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials business reported lower profit despite higher revenue owing to the impact of rising raw material prices. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥20,343 million, up 9.8% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,885 million, up 14.1%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥15,083 million, up 4.2%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,237 million, up 2.3%.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported higher revenue and profit, and profit improvement continued and progressed in both businesses. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥9,979 million, up 9.4% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥994 million, up 24.0%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥7,394 million, up 5.4%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥690 million, up 30.8%.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported higher revenue and profit, with profit improvement continuing and progressing. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「The business's consolidated revenue was ¥39,631 million, up 1.5% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,532 million, up 38.3%.」
The Plastic business reported higher revenue and profit, with segment profit increasing 38.3%. Segment profit in the Industrial Materials business also increased 18.7%. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥28,053 million, down 2.8% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,565 million, up 38.4%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥22,216 million, down 1.9%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,939 million, up 18.8%.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported lower revenue, while segment profit continued to exceed the previous year's level. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the six months ended 30 September was ¥18,526 million, down 2.3% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,652 million, up 53.4%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥14,478 million, down 1.6%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,209 million, up 26.1%.」
Both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses reported lower revenue, while segment profit continued to exceed the previous year's level. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Plastic business revenue for the first quarter was ¥9,125 million, down 0.4% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥802 million, up 44.2%. Industrial Materials business revenue was ¥7,012 million, down 2.6%, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥527 million, up 31.7%.」
Revenue declined year on year in both businesses, but segment profit increased in both the Plastic and Industrial Materials businesses.