Strengthening Sales of High-Value-Added Products and Improving Production Efficiency

「In addition to the benefits of higher revenue in the Information Electronics and Industrial Infrastructure businesses, operating profit and ordinary profit increased year on year as a result of efforts to improve profitability, including higher production efficiency and price pass-through.」

「Sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials by overseas subsidiaries were substantially higher than in the same period of the previous year. In addition, sales of single-use bags for biopharmaceutical and other manufacturing applications and related products remained strong, resulting in higher revenue for the business as a whole.」

「Sales of packaging materials for household products increased as sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill pouches continued to grow steadily. Sales of liquid containers also increased, supported by strong sales at overseas subsidiaries.」

「In pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials, sales of single-use bags for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related products were substantially higher than in the previous year. In packaging materials for household products, sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill pouches also continued to grow steadily, resulting in higher revenue.」

「Sales of packaging materials for household products increased, as sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill pouches continued to grow steadily. In food packaging materials, orders declined, mainly for packaging materials for the food-service industry, but sales exceeded the previous year due to sales of filling and conveying systems and other products. Meanwhile, in pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials, sales of single-use bags for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related products increased, but orders declined, mainly for pharmaceutical release films, due to the impact of patients avoiding hospital visits because of COVID-19, resulting in lower revenue.」

「In terms of profit and loss, depreciation expenses increased due to the operation of newly installed machinery at the Company's Showa Plant, while strategic spending and fixed costs, mainly personnel expenses associated with higher production volumes, also increased. However, higher revenue, stronger sales of high-value-added products, improved production efficiency across the Group and efforts to improve the performance of overseas subsidiaries resulted in higher profit than in the same period of the previous year.」

「In food packaging materials, orders declined, mainly for packaging materials for the food-service industry, but sales exceeded the previous year due to sales of filling and conveying systems. In packaging materials for household products, sales to the cosmetics industry declined, but higher sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill pouches resulted in higher revenue. In pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials, orders for pharmaceutical release films declined, but sales increased, led by single-use bags for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related products, resulting in higher revenue for the business as a whole. As a result, revenue was ¥28,684 million, up 0.2% year on year.」

「Sales of liquid containers remained firm as demand increased for disinfectants and sanitising agents. Sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials also grew, led by single-use bags for biopharmaceutical manufacturing and related products, resulting in higher revenue for the business as a whole. As a result, revenue was ¥14,604 million, up 4.9% year on year.」

「Expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products made a significant contribution. In addition, sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials increased, particularly for single-use bags and related products used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, while sales of liquid containers, food packaging materials, and other products also grew. As a result, sales increased for the business as a whole. Net sales were ¥56,534 million, up 3.3% year on year.」

「Expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products made a significant contribution. In addition, sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials increased, particularly for single-use bags and related products used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, while sales of liquid containers, food packaging materials, and other products also grew. As a result, sales increased for the business as a whole.」

「Expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products made a significant contribution. In addition, sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials increased, particularly for single-use bags and related products used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, while sales of food packaging materials, liquid containers, and other products also grew. As a result, sales increased for the business as a whole. Net sales were ¥28,614 million, up 5.9% year on year.」

「Expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products made a significant contribution. In addition, sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials for the cell-culture field increased, sales of liquid containers grew, particularly at the U.S. subsidiary, and sales of food packaging materials exceeded the previous year. As a result, sales increased for the business as a whole. Net sales were ¥13,916 million, up 4.0% year on year.」

「Expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products contributed, while sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials, liquid containers, and other products were also actively expanded. As a result, sales increased for the business as a whole. Net sales were ¥54,754 million, up 3.4% year on year.」

「Sales of food packaging materials, liquid containers, and packaging materials for household products declined. However, sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials increased, particularly for applications in the cell-culture field, and sales of other products were also actively expanded, resulting in higher sales for the business as a whole. As a result, net sales were ¥27,008 million, up 1.5% year on year.」

「Sales of food packaging materials, liquid containers, and packaging materials for household products declined. However, sales of pharmaceutical and medical packaging materials increased, and the company actively expanded sales of other products, resulting in higher sales for the business as a whole. As a result, net sales were ¥13,382 million, up 2.2% year on year.」

「Expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products, together with sales of food packaging materials exceeding the previous year, resulted in a significant increase in sales for the business as a whole.」

「Sales of food packaging materials exceeded the previous year, while expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags in packaging materials for household products, including packaging for cosmetics and toiletries and refill pouches, also contributed. As a result, the business as a whole posted a significant increase in sales.」

「Sales of packaging materials for household products, including packaging for cosmetics and toiletries and refill pouches, increased as expanded sales of large-capacity, multi-use refill bags contributed. Sales of food packaging materials and liquid containers also exceeded the previous year, resulting in a significant increase in sales for the business as a whole.」

「Sales of packaging materials for household products, including packaging for cosmetics and toiletries and refill pouches, increased as the company continued to expand sales and steadily capture demand,」

「Although the company worked to improve production efficiency, strengthen sales of high-value-added products, and reduce costs,」

「In household packaging materials, expanded sales of stand-up refill pouches contributed to higher sales, resulting in increased sales for the business as a whole.」

「In household packaging materials, sales increased through expanded sales of stand-up refill pouches, while sales of products sold by domestic consolidated subsidiaries also increased. As a result, the business as a whole maintained sales at approximately the same level as in the previous year.」

「In terms of earnings, although the company worked to improve production efficiency, strengthen sales of high-value-added products, and reduce costs,」

「Although the company worked to improve production efficiency, strengthen sales of high-value-added products, and reduce costs,」