Expansion into OLEDs, Flexible Displays and the Energy Sector
First written in FY2017. 8 of 15 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2026.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will incorporate advanced packaging business functions related to panel-level processing into the segment, expand our product portfolio and further broaden our business areas.」
FT incorporated advanced packaging functions into its product and business areas, moving toward integration of development, manufacturing, sales and services. FT recorded revenue of ¥44,755 million and operating income of ¥8,605 million. - 2026-05-13AdvancedEarnings
「ディスプレー製造装置および成膜装置事業では、ＯＬＥＤ向け装置売上が増加したことから、当セグメントの売上高は、447億5千5百万円（前期比24.9％増）となりました。営業利益は、採算性の改善や売上の増加などにより、86億5百万円（前期比181.8％増）となりました。」
FTはOLED向け装置売上の増加と採算性改善により、増収増益が通期実績で具体化した。 - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「In the display manufacturing equipment and deposition equipment business, higher equipment sales resulted in segment revenue of ¥23,556 million, up 61.4% year on year. Operating income was ¥3,974 million, up 4,121.4% year on year, owing to improved profitability and higher sales.」
Higher equipment sales and improved profitability drove FT revenue up 61.4% year on year and operating income up 4,121.4%. The improvement in performance during the recovery in display demand was reflected in the figures. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The status of major capital projects that were under planning at the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year is as follows. Reporting company Hikone site (Hikone, Shiga Prefecture) Company-wide (common) Construction of a plant equipped with production space and office functions for the hydrogen-related business 11,123 7,645 February 2024 December 2024 -」
The company updated the progress of the new plant at the Hikone site, equipped with production space and office functions for the hydrogen-related business: total investment of ¥11,123 million, amount paid to date of ¥7,645 million, and scheduled completion in December 2024. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The business environment is improving as display demand begins to recover. The company expects to achieve full-year profitability in the fiscal year ending March 2025, driven mainly by LCD-related sales. Orders for OLED products have also recently been trending upward and are expected to contribute to revenue in the fiscal year ending March 2026.」
For FT, the company indicated that it expects to achieve full-year profitability in the fiscal year ending March 2025, and that improving OLED orders are expected to contribute to revenue in the fiscal year ending March 2026. - FY2024-Q3Quarterly update on production-space plans for the hydrogen-related businessAnnual report
「To expand production space for the hydrogen-related business and accommodate increased staffing in the semiconductor production equipment business (SPE), we plan to construct a new building at the Hikone site. The planned capital investment totals approximately ¥11 billion, funded with internal funds. The new plant is scheduled for completion in December 2024, and investment of ¥3,401 million is planned for the fiscal year ending March 2024.」
The company continued its plan for a new building to accommodate production space and other requirements for the hydrogen-related business, updating planned investment for the fiscal year ending March 2024 to ¥3,401 million. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「To expand production space for the hydrogen-related business and accommodate increased staffing in the semiconductor production equipment business (SPE), we plan to construct a new building at the Hikone site. The planned capital investment totals approximately ¥11 billion, funded with internal funds. The new plant is scheduled for completion in December 2024, and investment of ¥3,390 million is planned for the fiscal year ending March 2024.」
Following the transfer of the hydrogen-related business to incubation at the holding company, the company further specified plans to construct a new building at the Hikone site to expand production space. - FY2023ReframedAnnual report
「To date, FT has worked to replace its product portfolio by developing next-generation display manufacturing equipment and fostering a hydrogen-related business in the energy field in preparation for the coming decarbonized society. From the fiscal year ending March 2024, development of this business was transferred from FT to SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. for incubation.」
The company described a change in the structure for the hydrogen-related business, with development transferred from FT to incubation at the holding company. FT will focus its resources on the display business. - FY2022-Q3OtherAnnual report
「In the display manufacturing equipment and deposition equipment business, sales of manufacturing equipment for large liquid-crystal panels declined, but sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased. As a result, segment revenue was ¥23,119 million, up 16.7% year on year. Although sales and profitability improved from the same period of the previous year, the segment posted an operating loss of ¥143 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥876 million in the same period of the previous year.」
Higher sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels drove a 16.7% year-on-year increase in FT revenue, while the operating loss narrowed from ¥876 million to ¥143 million. However, FT remained loss-making on an operating basis for the cumulative period to date. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「In the display manufacturing equipment and deposition equipment business, sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased, resulting in segment revenue of ¥17,585 million, up 39.1% year on year. Operating income was ¥163 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,056 million in the same period of the previous year, owing mainly to higher sales.」
Sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased 39.1% year on year, and FT moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profitability. - FY2022-Q1Update on first-quarter results for sales of small- and medium-sized OLED panel equipmentAnnual report
「In the display manufacturing equipment and deposition equipment business, sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased, resulting in segment revenue of ¥10,290 million, up 180.5% year on year. Operating income was ¥230 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥1,519 million in the same period of the previous year, owing to higher sales and improved profitability.」
Sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased 180.5% year on year, and FT moved from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to operating profitability. - FY2021-Q3Update on third-quarter results for sales of small- and medium-sized OLED panel equipmentAnnual report
「In the display manufacturing equipment and deposition equipment business, sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased, but sales of manufacturing equipment for large liquid-crystal panels declined. As a result, segment revenue was ¥19,810 million, down 21.7% year on year.」
Sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels continued to increase, but total FT revenue declined 21.7% year on year because of lower sales of manufacturing equipment for large liquid-crystal panels. - FY2021-Q1Update on first-quarter results for sales of small- and medium-sized OLED panel equipmentAnnual report
「In the display manufacturing equipment and deposition equipment business, sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased, but sales of manufacturing equipment for large panels declined. As a result, segment revenue was ¥3,668 million, down 23.8% year on year.」
Sales of manufacturing equipment for small- and medium-sized OLED panels increased, but total FT revenue declined because of lower sales of manufacturing equipment for large panels. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「Our priority is to reduce the cost of OLED manufacturing equipment. In addition to reducing manufacturing costs by utilizing the factory established in Changshu, China, we will pursue initiatives to allocate cost-reduction targets across every process, from procurement through design, assembly and inspection, and transform our manufacturing operations by rebuilding our quality management system (QMS).」
The company outlined specific improvement measures for OLED manufacturing equipment, including utilizing the Changshu plant in China, allocating cost reductions across all processes and rebuilding the QMS. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Going forward, we will release highly competitive new products for applications including not only liquid-crystal displays but also flexible displays, led by OLED, and automotive applications, with the aim of expanding our market share.」
In addition to launching new products for OLED, flexible-display and automotive applications, the company plans to expand applications in deposition-related fields, including lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells and dry deposition.