Expansion of Coated Separator Sales for High-End Power Battery and EV Applications
First written in FY2017-Q1. 8 of 10 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018. Latest entry: FY2022.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「At WSK and WCP, the companies are working to add new coating lines and improve the manufacturing processes on existing lines, resulting in a substantial improvement in productivity.」
Productivity for high-end products improved significantly through the expansion of coating lines and process improvements. - FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「WSK and WCP are also working to improve the manufacturing processes on their existing coating lines, resulting in a significant improvement in productivity.」
Productivity improved significantly through improvements to existing coating-line processes, demonstrating operational progress supporting expanded production and sales of coated products. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Production volumes have also increased on the coating lines, as 2 lines were added year on year.」
Regarding equipment supporting expanded sales of coated separators, 2 lines were added year on year and production volume increased. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「From the fourth quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, two newly added coating lines and two newly added coating lines began mass-production operations at WCP, substantially increasing production of coated separators.」
The 2 WCP coating lines added to meet increased demand for coated separators began mass production, advancing the supply structure supporting expanded sales. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Demand for coated products also increased on production lines for consumer applications. Accordingly, the Company added 2 coating lines during the fourth quarter and is preparing them for mass production.」
In response to increased demand for coated products, the Company added 2 coating lines and progressed with preparations for mass production. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, expansion of the coating lines is progressing smoothly, substantially increasing the Company's supply capacity for automotive coated products.」
To meet demand for coated products for automotive applications, the Company has progressed with increasing supply capacity through the expansion of its coating lines. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition, as demand for coated products for automotive applications has increased, WSK has 6 coating lines operating steadily, and WCP has completed installation of 4 coating lines.」
To meet demand for coated products for automotive applications, 6 lines at WSK are operating steadily, and WCP has completed installation of 4 lines. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「In response to growing demand for coated separators, a cumulative total of 10 coating lines are scheduled to begin operating at W-SCOPE KOREA CO., LTD.'s third plant.」
The equipment plan supporting expanded sales of coated separators has progressed to a planned cumulative total of 10 operating coating lines. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, as demand for coated separators increases, WSK plans to operate a cumulative total of 6 coating lines at its No. 3 plant.」
Against a backdrop of rising demand for coated separators, the Company continues to disclose the expansion of its coating business, including high-end power battery and EV applications, and plans to operate 6 lines. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「To respond to this market environment, the Company is strengthening its production structure to meet growing demand for ultrathin separators for smartphones, while increasing sales volumes of coated separators targeting high-end automotive batteries and EV-related applications.」
The Company disclosed initiatives to increase sales volumes of coated separators targeting high-end power batteries and EV-related applications.