Recovery in commercial-printing orders and growth in art-printing materials
First written in FY2017-Q1. 10 of 32 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-07-30.
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- 2026-07-30WorsenedEarnings
「官公庁向けの受注が減少したことや建築関連業界向け見本帳の製作部数の減少、製作サイクルの長期化などの影響により、この部門全体の売上高は２億円（前年同期比11.6％減）となりました。」
商業印刷部門の減収幅が拡大し、官公庁向け受注減など新たな減少要因も示されている。 - FY2026Concurrent growth in trade-show and government orders and declines in catalogs and calendarsAnnual report
「Although demand related to exhibitions remained strong and orders related to government agencies increased, segment-wide sales amounted to ¥1,126 million, unchanged year on year, due to the trough in catalogs produced every other year, along with lower calendar order volumes and cancellations of production.」
Although orders related to exhibitions and government agencies increased, the trough in catalogs produced every other year, lower calendar orders and production cancellations resulted in commercial printing segment sales remaining at the previous year's level. - FY2026-H1MitigatedAnnual report
「Although catalogs produced every other year were in a trough, segment-wide sales amounted to ¥466 million, up 3.4% year on year, helped by strong performance in exhibition-related business and increased orders from government agencies.」
While the trough in orders for catalogs produced every other year was a factor reducing sales, increased orders related to exhibitions and government agencies resulted in commercial printing segment sales rising 3.4% year on year. - FY2025WorsenedAnnual report
「Although orders related to government agencies increased, segment-wide sales amounted to ¥1,126 million, down 1.8% year on year, due to restrained print runs for art books, catalogs and brochures by companies and organizations, as well as lower demand for exhibitions.」
Despite an increase in orders from government agencies, restrained print runs for art books and catalogs and lower demand for exhibitions resulted in commercial printing segment sales declining 1.8% year on year. - FY2025-H1WorsenedAnnual report
「Demand for interior and exterior materials in this segment remained firm and performed steadily. However, printing of art books, catalogs and brochures declined as organizations and companies restrained publication, while sales were also affected by the current year falling into a trough for orders received every other year. Segment-wide sales amounted to ¥451 million, down 6.5% year on year.」
Demand for interior and exterior materials remained firm, but restrained publication of art books, catalogs and brochures and the trough in orders received every other year resulted in commercial printing segment sales declining 6.5% year on year. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Postponed events and exhibitions became more active following COVID-19's reclassification to Class 5, and demand trended upward. Despite reduced print runs amid the shift to digital, segment-wide sales amounted to ¥1,148 million, up 4.0% year on year, helped by orders for new projects.」
In addition to the recovery in demand for events and exhibitions, orders for new projects contributed, and commercial printing segment sales rose 4.0% year on year. - FY2024-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs, brochures and similar materials in this segment saw demand trend upward as postponed events and exhibitions became more active following COVID-19's reclassification to Class 5. Despite reduced print runs amid the shift to digital, segment-wide sales amounted to ¥483 million, up 3.7% year on year, helped by orders for new projects.」
Although reduced print runs due to digitization continued, orders for events and exhibitions increased and new project orders contributed, turning commercial printing segment sales to growth of 3.7% year on year. - FY2024-Q1Concurrent recovery in event demand and structural factors driving lower revenueAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs, brochures and similar materials in this segment saw demand trend upward as postponed events and exhibitions became more active following COVID-19's reclassification to Class 5. However, reduced print runs amid the shift to digital and lower orders for catalogs produced every other year resulted in segment-wide sales of ¥207 million, down 13.9% year on year.」
Demand trended upward as events and exhibitions became more active, but reduced print runs due to digitization and lower orders for catalogs produced every other year resulted in segment sales declining 13.9% year on year. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「Events and trade shows became more active as restrictions on movement were eased, and demand trended higher, but orders declined due to price competition and other factors. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,103 million, down 10.3% from the previous fiscal year.」
The trend toward recovery in demand for events and trade shows continued to coexist with lower orders due to price competition and lower segment revenue. - FY2023-Q3Concurrent recovery in event demand and lower revenue due to price competitionAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw demand for events and trade shows trend higher as activity increased following the easing of restrictions on movement, after having been canceled, postponed or scaled back due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. However, orders declined due to price competition, and total revenue for the segment was ¥842 million, down 11.7% year on year.」
Although demand trended higher as events and trade shows became more active, segment revenue declined 11.7% year on year due to lower orders resulting from price competition. - FY2023-Q2Concurrent recovery in event demand and lower revenue due to price competitionAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw demand for events and trade shows trend higher as activity increased following the easing of restrictions on movement, after having been canceled, postponed or scaled back due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. However, orders declined due to price competition, and total revenue for the segment was ¥465 million, down 13.9% year on year.」
Demand for events and trade shows trended higher as restrictions on movement were eased, but orders declined due to price competition and the commercial-printing segment fell 13.9% year on year. - FY2023-Q1No significant change despite expectations for demand recoveryAnnual report
「Events and trade shows that had been canceled, postponed or scaled back due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic were expected to become more active and drive higher demand as restrictions on movement were eased, but no significant change in demand was seen. The shift from print media to digital media was also a factor. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥241 million, down 3.3% year on year.」
Although demand for events and trade shows was expected to recover as restrictions on movement were eased, there was no significant change in demand, and segment revenue declined 3.3% year on year. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation, postponement or scaling back of events and trade shows, causing demand to stagnate and decline substantially. The rapid shift from print media to digital media was also a factor. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥954 million, down 11.6% year on year.」
The report continues to cite the cancellation, postponement and scaling back of events and trade shows, as well as the shift from print media to digital media, as factors behind stagnant and declining demand for commercial printing. - FY2022-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment was affected by the cancellation, postponement or scaling back of events and trade shows following the prolonged state of emergency declared in response to COVID-19. Demand stagnated and declined. The rapid shift from print media to digital media was also a factor. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥541 million, down 11.7% year on year.」
In addition to the cancellation, postponement and scaling back of events due to the prolonged state of emergency, the shift from print media to digital media continued to reduce demand, and segment revenue declined 11.7% year on year. - FY2022-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment continued to face severely stagnant demand as events and trade shows were canceled, postponed or scaled back amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, with no prospect of recovery. Demand was also affected by the rapid shift from print media to digital media. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥249 million, down 32.6% year on year.」
The report explicitly identifies event and trade-show cancellations, postponements and scaling back, as well as the shift from print media to digital media, as factors behind stagnant demand and the 32.6% year-on-year decline. - FY2021-Q3Slight demand recovery alongside continued substantial revenue declinesAnnual report
「In the third quarter, demand showed some recovery, partly due to the government's Go To campaign, but this did not lead to a significant turnaround. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,080 million, down 18.4% year on year.」
The report notes some demand recovery due to the Go To campaign, but no significant turnaround, with the commercial-printing segment declining 18.4% year on year. - FY2021-Q2WorsenedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment was affected by the spread of COVID-19, with events and trade shows canceled, postponed or scaled back, causing demand to stagnate. In addition, catalogs and other materials were canceled or produced in smaller quantities as companies sought to cut costs. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥613 million, down 22.2% year on year.」
In addition to stagnant orders caused by event cancellations and postponements, catalogs and other materials were canceled or produced in smaller quantities, and segment revenue declined 22.2% year on year. - FY2021-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment was affected by the spread of COVID-19, with events and other activities canceled or postponed, causing orders to stagnate. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥370 million, down 11.3% year on year.」
In addition to corporate cuts in spending on printed materials and intensifying competition, orders stagnated due to event cancellations and postponements, and the commercial-printing segment declined 11.3% year on year. - FY2020WorsenedAnnual report
「Orders for commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment declined as companies cut spending on printed materials, while orders also stagnated amid intensifying competition in art-printing materials. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,690 million, down 6.7% from the previous fiscal year.」
In addition to corporate cuts in spending on printed materials, stagnant orders amid intensifying competition in art-printing materials were cited as factors behind the segment's lower revenue, which declined 6.7% from the previous fiscal year. - FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Orders for commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment declined as companies cut spending on printed materials. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥789 million, down 3.5% year on year.」
The report continues to cite lower commercial-printing orders due to corporate cuts in spending on printed materials and lower revenue for the segment. - FY2020-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Orders for commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets declined as companies cut spending on printed materials, but orders for art-printing materials increased and remained firm, supported by our technology. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥418 million, up 0.6% year on year.」
Although orders for catalogs and pamphlets declined, orders for art-printing materials remained firm, and total commercial-printing revenue increased 0.6% year on year. - FY2019-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Orders for art-printing materials in this segment increased and remained firm, supported by our technology, while orders for commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets declined as companies cut spending on printed materials. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,423 million, down 6.5% year on year.」
Orders for art-printing materials remained firm, while orders for catalogs and pamphlets declined as companies cut printing costs, resulting in lower revenue for the segment overall. - FY2019-Q2Firm art-printing demand and lower commercial-printing revenueAnnual report
「Orders for art-printing materials in this segment increased and remained firm, supported by our technology, while orders for commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets declined as companies cut spending on printed materials. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥818 million, down 3.4% year on year.」
Orders for art-printing materials remained firm, while orders for catalogs and pamphlets declined as companies cut printing costs, resulting in lower revenue for the segment overall. - FY2019-Q1Change in the factors behind lower revenueAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw orders decline as companies cut spending on printed materials, while art-printing materials declined due to shifts in sales timing. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥415 million, down 5.0% year on year.」
Commercial-printing revenue continued to decline, with this period's factors identified as corporate spending cuts on printed materials and shifts in the sales timing of art-printing materials. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw orders stagnate due to intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,930 million, down 13.8% from the previous fiscal year.」
Full-year lower commercial-printing revenue is again attributed to intensifying competition in art-printing materials, stagnant orders and lower prices. - FY2018-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw orders stagnate due to intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,524 million, down 13.4% year on year.」
Stagnant orders amid intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices continue to be cited as factors behind lower commercial-printing revenue. - FY2018-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw orders stagnate due to intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥847 million, down 14.5% year on year.」
Stagnant orders amid intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices continue to be cited as factors behind lower commercial-printing revenue. - FY2018-Q1WorsenedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw orders stagnate due to intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥437 million, down 20.9% year on year.」
Conditions deteriorated from the previous recovery and growth in orders to a substantial revenue decline caused by stagnant orders amid intensifying competition in art-printing materials and lower prices. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment involved proactive proposals, while sales resources were concentrated on art-printing materials using our technology. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥2,240 million, up 8.6% from the previous fiscal year.」
Full-year revenue growth in the commercial-printing segment is attributed to proposals and the concentration of sales resources on art-printing materials. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Commercial printing of catalogs and pamphlets in this segment saw orders recover as a result of proactive proposals, while orders for art-printing materials using our technology also increased and remained firm. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥1,760 million, up 8.7% year on year.」
The report continues to indicate a recovery in commercial-printing orders through proactive proposals and growth in orders for art-printing materials. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Orders from manufacturers recovered, while orders for art-printing materials using our technology also increased and remained firm. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥991 million, up 8.0% year on year.」
The recovery in orders from manufacturers and growth in orders for art-printing materials are again cited as factors behind higher commercial-printing revenue. - FY2017-Q1First statedAnnual report
「Orders from manufacturers recovered, while orders for art-printing materials using our technology also increased and remained firm. As a result, total revenue for this segment was ¥553 million, up 9.9% year on year.」
The commercial-printing segment reported a recovery in orders from manufacturers and an increase in orders for art-printing materials.