Strengthening exports to Southeast Asia and capturing latent needs
First written in FY2016. 8 of 20 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
12 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2026Decline in sales volume across all major export destinationsAnnual report
「Overseas sales volumes fell below the previous year as domestic demand in China slowed amid the prolonged real estate downturn, while construction markets related to the company's products also remained stagnant in Taiwan and South Korea.」
The disclosure has changed from the previous coexistence of weak demand in Taiwan, South Korea and China and increased FG Board exports to a situation in which sales volumes in the major export markets of China, Taiwan and South Korea are below the previous year. - FY2026-H1Weak demand in Taiwan, South Korea and China alongside increased FG Board exportsAnnual report
「Overseas exports of Hilac Funen®, the company's main product, fell below the previous year due to weak demand in Taiwan, South Korea and China. FG Board, however, exceeded the previous year's results through a sales strategy leveraging its brand strength.」
The situation changed from the previous period, when sales to Taiwan were increasing, to one in which Hilac Funen sales in Taiwan, South Korea and China fell below the previous year. FG Board, however, exceeded the previous year through a sales strategy leveraging its brand strength. - FY2025-H1Taiwan growth alongside stagnation in China and South KoreaAnnual report
「While construction demand in China and South Korea stagnated due to the real estate downturn, sales of calcium silicate boards to Taiwan increased substantially as the construction market there became more active amid the return of Taiwanese companies to the domestic market.」
While construction demand in China and South Korea stagnated, Taiwan's construction market became more active as companies returned to the domestic market, driving a substantial increase in calcium silicate board sales. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Shipments of Hilac, the company's main product, declined due to the real estate downturn in Taiwan, its main export market. However, the company's original FG® Board product, which can be used in curved-surface construction, received multiple large orders for major public works projects in China and music facilities in South Korea, resulting in a substantial year-on-year increase in shipments.」
The company explained that overseas shipments increased substantially after receiving multiple large FG Board orders for major public works projects in China and music facilities in South Korea, despite lower Hilac shipments to Taiwan. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas export revenue increased substantially, as shipments of calcium silicate boards to Taiwan, including carried-over orders from the previous period, progressed smoothly, while FG Board benefited from active public investment in the Chinese market and large orders in South Korea.」
The company explained that overseas export revenue increased substantially, driven by continued shipments to Taiwan, public investment in the Chinese market and large orders in South Korea. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas exports remained strong overall, as shipments of calcium silicate boards to Taiwan, including carried-over orders from the previous period, progressed smoothly, while large orders for "FG Board" continued in the Chinese market.」
The company reported strong overall overseas exports, with shipments to Taiwan progressing smoothly and large orders for FG Board continuing in the Chinese market. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas exports increased substantially, as shipments of calcium silicate boards for general use to Taiwan were supplemented by shipments of high-value-added decorative boards.」
The company explained that exports increased substantially after adding high-value-added decorative boards to shipments of general-use products for Taiwan. - FY2023-Q1Weak exports due to stagnation in the Taiwan marketAnnual report
「Overseas exports were also affected by market stagnation in Taiwan caused by the increase in COVID-19 cases, resulting in sluggish shipments of calcium silicate boards.」
The company explained that shipments of calcium silicate boards to Taiwan declined due to market stagnation caused by the increase in COVID-19 cases. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for calcium silicate board shipments to Taiwan recovered substantially and remained strong.」
The company explains that demand for calcium silicate board shipments to Taiwan recovered substantially and remained strong. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for calcium silicate board shipments to Taiwan recovered and remained strong.」
The company explains that demand for calcium silicate board shipments to Taiwan recovered and remained strong. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「For exports, the company aims to expand its overseas sales structure by actively introducing new products, particularly in China, Taiwan and South Korea.」
For overseas sales, the company has clearly expanded the scope of its initiatives from maintaining and expanding the existing sales structure to introducing new products, particularly in China, Taiwan and South Korea, and expanding its overseas sales structure. - FY2021-Q3Decline in domestic and overseas shipments due to construction delays and other factorsAnnual report
「Shipments in Japan and overseas of the company's core calcium silicate board, Hilac, and its original FG Board, which can be installed on curved surfaces, declined due to construction delays and other factors.」
The company explains that shipments of Hilac and FG Board, including exports, declined due to construction delays and other factors, not only domestic demand. Domestic shipments remained strong. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Overseas shipments to Taiwan and South Korea also progressed steadily.」
The company explains that, in overseas sales, shipments to South Korea also progressed steadily in addition to those to Taiwan. - FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company's core calcium silicate board, Hilac, and its original FG Board, which can be installed on curved surfaces, recorded firm shipments in Japan and overseas, supported by continued high demand centered on the Tokyo metropolitan area.」
The company explains that firm shipments of Hilac and FG Board have continued in Japan and overseas. - FY2020-Q2Decrease in export shipmentsAnnual report
「Exports of the company's core calcium silicate board, Hilac, and its original FG Board, which can be installed on curved surfaces, declined due to factors including US-China trade friction, but domestic shipments progressed steadily as strong demand continued.」
While the company had been targeting stronger exports to Southeast Asia and elsewhere, it explains that export shipments of Hilac and FG Board declined due to factors including US-China trade friction. Domestic shipments remained strong. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for the company's core calcium silicate board, Hilac, and its original FG Board, which can be installed on curved surfaces, remained strong in Japan and overseas, and shipments remained firm.」
The company reconfirms that demand for Hilac and FG Board remained strong in Japan and overseas, supporting firm shipments. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In particular, sales volume of Hilac to Taiwan increased substantially.」
The company explains that overseas sales volume of Hilac to Taiwan increased substantially. - FY2018RaisedAnnual report
「For exports, the company will maintain and expand its sales structure at overseas locations while enhancing its product lineup.」
The company has newly specified the enhancement of its product lineup in addition to maintaining and expanding the sales structure at existing overseas locations, broadening the scope of its export initiatives. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「With an eye to a future decline in domestic demand, the company will work to maintain and expand its sales structure at overseas locations for exports.」
The company continues its policy of maintaining and expanding its overseas sales structure in response to a decline in domestic demand. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In addition, the company established an overseas group within the Building Materials Division in April 2016 and will focus on strengthening exports to Southeast Asian countries, where the construction market is expected to grow, and capturing latent demand.」
The company links the organizational measure of establishing an overseas group in April 2016 with stronger exports to Southeast Asia.