Investment in Production Facilities to Expand Production of High-Performance Materials
First written in FY2017-Q1. 12 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
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- 2026-08-07WorsenedEarnings
「Domestic ethylene production remained sluggish, partly due to difficulties procuring crude oil and naphtha caused by worsening conditions in the Middle East.」
The disclosure cited difficulties procuring crude oil and naphtha as a factor behind weak domestic ethylene production. - FY2026WorsenedAnnual report
「In this industry, domestic ethylene production continued to languish due to increased production in China and worsening conditions in the Middle East.」
Domestic ethylene production continued to languish against a backdrop of increased production in China and worsening conditions in the Middle East. - FY2026-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「In this industry, domestic ethylene production continued to decline, partly due to the impact of US tariff policy and the timing of scheduled maintenance.」
Domestic ethylene production continued to decline due to the impact of US tariff policy and the scheduled maintenance period. Sales to the high-performance materials industry also declined 9.0% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2025Weakness in the high-performance materials market coexisted with higher sales for our companyAnnual report
「In this industry, domestic production continued to decline due to restrained consumption caused by high prices and oversupply resulting from increased ethylene production by Chinese producers. For our group, sales increased as a result of efforts to develop the pharmaceutical and cosmetics fields and deepen relationships with existing customers, including the specification of exhaust-gas treatment equipment for newly constructed plants and rotating machinery for resin product manufacturing processes.」
While domestic production in the market declined due to oversupply caused in part by increased ethylene production by Chinese producers, our sales increased through development of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics fields and projects involving exhaust-gas treatment equipment and rotating machinery. - FY2024Weakness in the high-performance materials market coexisted with higher sales for our companyAnnual report
「In this industry, production of ethylene, a basic product, continued to decline due to lower domestic consumption caused by high prices and delayed recovery in demand in China. For our group, sales increased as a result of strong sales of seals, large resin blowers, and components for medical equipment manufacturers, following a focus on the repair and remanufacturing business and efforts to develop the pharmaceutical and cosmetics fields.」
While the decline in ethylene production continued, sales to the high-performance materials industry increased through the repair and remanufacturing business, the pharmaceutical and cosmetics fields, and resin blowers, among other areas. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, although conditions varied by demand sector, lower domestic consumption due to high prices contributed to a continued decline in production of ethylene, a basic product.」
Although conditions varied by demand sector, lower domestic consumption due to high prices and declining ethylene production have continued. - FY2024-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「In this industry, resin demand declined due to the global economic stagnation, and the decline in production of ethylene, a basic product, continued.」
Declining resin demand and ethylene production due to the global economic stagnation have continued. - FY2024-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「In this industry, production of ethylene, a basic product, declined due to the stagnant global economy, curbed consumption caused by high prices, and other factors, widening the gap between domestic demand and production capacity.」
Against a backdrop of the stagnant global economy and consumption restraint caused by high prices, the disclosures report declining ethylene production and a widening gap between domestic demand and production capacity. Our sales to the high-performance materials industry also declined 18.3% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2023A slowdown in the high-performance materials market coexisted with higher sales for our companyAnnual report
「In this industry, the slowdown in the global economy and lower demand are having an impact, as evidenced by a downward trend in production of ethylene, a basic product.」
While weakness in the high-performance materials market due to the global economic slowdown and lower demand was evident, our sales to the high-performance materials industry rose 13.6% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, the recovery in demand for automotive components and semiconductor materials contributed to improved performance at major high-performance materials manufacturers. Although naphtha, a basic raw material for petrochemical products, continued to become more expensive, strong demand for packaging materials and automotive applications enabled companies to pass the higher costs through to product prices.」
The disclosures indicate a recovery in demand for automotive components and semiconductor materials and progress in passing through higher costs, while naphtha prices continued to rise. - FY2022-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for semiconductor materials, including silicon wafers, increased amid strong activity in the semiconductor industry. Higher product market prices also drove earnings improvements at high-performance materials manufacturers.」
The disclosures indicate rising demand for semiconductor materials and earnings improvements at high-performance materials manufacturers due to higher product market prices, suggesting that weakness in the high-performance materials market is easing further. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「In this industry, market conditions for automotive components and semiconductor materials improved on recovering automotive production and rising semiconductor demand.」
The disclosures report improved market conditions for automotive components and semiconductor materials, following a previously weak market for high-performance materials. - FY2021Strength in semiconductors coexisted with weakness in aircraft and apparel applicationsAnnual report
「Demand for aircraft and apparel applications declined due to the spread of COVID-19. Meanwhile, semiconductor-related materials performed well, and demand for automotive components recovered in the second half of the fiscal year.」
Demand for high-performance materials diverged by application: aircraft and apparel applications remained weak, while semiconductor materials performed well and automotive components recovered. - FY2021-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, business remained weak as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to reduce the operating rates of production facilities and demand from aircraft and general industrial applications also stagnated.」
Lower operating rates at production facilities and continued weakness in demand from aircraft and general industrial applications have left demand for high-performance materials weak. - FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, business remained weak as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to reduce the operating rates of production facilities and demand for aircraft and automobiles also stagnated.」
Weak operating rates at production facilities and sluggish aircraft and automotive demand have kept demand for high-performance materials weak. - FY2021-Q1Weakening demand for high-performance materialsAnnual report
「In this industry, business remained weak as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to reduce the operating rates of production facilities and automotive demand also stagnated.」
In contrast to previously firm demand for high-performance materials, centered on aircraft and batteries, the industry as a whole weakened due to lower production-facility operating rates and sluggish automotive demand. - FY2020-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「For our group, in addition to receiving orders for substation water-treatment equipment for chemical manufacturers and our own wet ultrafine grinding equipment, sales of pumps and reverse-osmosis membranes increased, resulting in performance significantly above the level of the same period of the previous year. As a result, total sales to the high-performance materials industry were ¥1,914 million, up 61.1% from the same period of the previous year.」
The disclosures report orders for substation water-treatment equipment and our own wet ultrafine grinding equipment, increased sales of pumps and reverse-osmosis membranes, and a 61.1% year-on-year increase in segment sales. - FY2020-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for high-performance metals remained firm as aircraft production was steady. Demand for high-performance materials showed signs of slowing in industrial equipment applications, but remained firm in battery-related applications, resulting in generally solid conditions. For our group, in addition to receiving orders for substation water-treatment equipment for chemical manufacturers and crushing equipment for plant engineering applications, sales of pumps and reverse-osmosis membranes increased, resulting in performance above the level of the same period of the previous year. As a result, total sales to the high-performance materials industry were ¥1,257 million, up 65.5% from the same period of the previous year.」
Amid generally firm demand in the high-performance materials industry, orders for substation water-treatment equipment and crushing equipment and increased sales of pumps and reverse-osmosis membranes were reported, while segment sales rose 65.5% from the same period of the previous year. - FY2020-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for high-performance metals remained firm, supported by steady aircraft production and solid demand from general industry, while demand for high-performance materials related to batteries was strong, resulting in generally stable conditions.」
Demand for high-performance metals for aircraft and general industrial applications and for high-performance materials related to batteries is described as continuing to be firm or strong. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Demand for high-performance metals remained firm, supported by steady aircraft production and solid demand from general industry. Demand for high-performance materials related to semiconductors and batteries also remained firm.」
Demand for high-performance metals for aircraft and general industrial applications and for high-performance materials related to semiconductors and batteries is described as continuing to be firm. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for high-performance metals remained firm, supported by steady aircraft production and solid demand from general industry, resulting in generally stable conditions. Demand for high-performance materials related to semiconductors and batteries also remained firm.」
Demand for high-performance metals for aircraft and general industrial applications and for high-performance materials related to semiconductors and batteries is described as continuing to be firm. - FY2019-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for high-performance metals for aircraft and general industrial applications remained firm and was strong for the energy industry. Demand for high-performance materials related to semiconductors and batteries was also robust and performed well.」
Demand for high-performance metals for aircraft, general industrial and energy industry applications, and for high-performance materials related to semiconductors and batteries was described as firm or strong. - FY2019-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for high-performance metals remained firm for both aircraft and general industrial applications, while high-performance materials performed well in applications including separators for lithium-ion secondary batteries, cathode materials, and other battery uses.」
Demand for high-performance metals for aircraft and general industrial applications, as well as separators and cathode materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries, was described as firm or strong. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, demand for high-performance metals remained firm as aircraft production, a major end market, was steady. Optical and medical applications for high-performance resins were also firm, as was production of high-performance components for televisions and mobile devices, resulting in overall steady conditions. For our group, in addition to receiving orders for our wet ultrafine grinding equipment and exhaust-gas treatment equipment, sales of consumables such as pumps and filters remained strong, resulting in performance above the level of the same period of the previous year.」
Demand for aircraft, optical and medical applications, and televisions and mobile devices remained firm, while strong orders for our products and consumables sales continued. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, business remained firm, particularly overseas, supported by continued steady demand for durable consumer goods, including in the United States and China, and a recovery in applications for the oil and gas sectors as crude oil prices rose. For our group, sales exceeded the level of the same period of the previous year, supported by an order for exhaust-gas treatment equipment and continued strong sales of consumables such as pumps and filters.」
For high-performance materials, strong overseas demand, a recovery in oil and gas applications, orders for exhaust-gas treatment equipment, and strong consumables sales have continued. - FY2018-Q1ReframedAnnual report
「In this industry, business remained firm, particularly overseas, supported by steady demand for durable consumer goods, including in the United States, and a recovery in applications for the oil and gas sectors as crude oil prices rose. For our group, sales of new products, such as pumps for nonferrous-metal manufacturers and medical applications, and consumables such as filters remained strong, resulting in performance above the level of the same period of the previous year.」
For high-performance materials, the focus has shifted from capital investment and production expansion to recovering overseas demand and sales of new products and consumables. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In this industry, sales volumes of high-performance fibers, including high-performance resins for automobiles and carbon fiber, were strong at major domestic manufacturers, but sales value declined due to the stronger yen and lower naphtha prices.」
Sales volumes of high-performance materials remain strong, but the pattern of lower sales value due to foreign-exchange and raw-material price effects continues. - FY2017-Q3ReframedAnnual report
「In this industry, the earnings environment deteriorated due to foreign-exchange effects, and inquiries related to capital investment weakened. In addition, as aircraft demand in emerging markets stagnated, some companies were compelled to cut carbon fiber production.」
The focus of the disclosures has shifted from the previous emphasis on capital investment to expand high-performance materials production to deterioration in the earnings environment due to foreign exchange, weaker inquiries related to capital investment, and carbon fiber production cuts. - FY2017-Q2ReframedAnnual report
「In this industry, consolidation and closure of excess production capacity progressed steadily, but the earnings environment deteriorated as the yen strengthened, and shipments of some high-performance materials struggled to grow.」
Compared with the previous focus on capital investment to expand high-performance materials production, this quarter's disclosures centered on the consolidation and closure of excess capacity, deterioration in the earnings environment due to the stronger yen, and weak shipments. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Capital investment contributing to expanded production of high-performance materials, including yarn and fabric for automotive airbags and nonwoven fabrics and materials for disposable diapers, is steadily progressing.」
The industry situation is described as showing ongoing capital investment to expand production of high-performance materials for automotive airbags and disposable diapers.