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Improving Quality and Performance through Evaluation and Analytical Technologies and Expanding Sales in the Semiconductor and Electronic Components Fields

First written in FY2016. 25 of 35 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2017-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-23.

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  1. 2026-07-23AdvancedEarnings

    「Overseas shipping containers and in-process containers for semiconductors both performed well. Products related to carrier tapes exceeded the previous year's level as demand for fine electronic component applications gradually recovered and demand for large electronic components used in AI servers remained strong.」

    The company reports strong performance in semiconductor-related containers, recovering demand for fine electronic component applications and continued strength in AI-server applications.
  2. FY2026AdvancedAnnual report

    「Semiconductor-related containers, positioned as a growth area, remained firm against a backdrop of rising demand for cutting-edge semiconductors accompanying the spread of generative AI and sustained high production levels for general-purpose semiconductors overseas. Going forward, the company will work to establish a track record for new products for back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes and aims to expand the business further.」

    The company confirmed the firm performance of semiconductor-related containers and identified establishing a track record for new products for back-end manufacturing processes as a new initiative, against a backdrop of demand for generative AI and cutting-edge semiconductors.
  3. FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of shipping containers and in-process containers for overseas markets remained strong in this business. Parts for office automation equipment were significantly affected by the demand cycle for printer rollers. Carrier tape products saw signs of recovery in applications for fine electronic components, but shipments for large electronic components and general-purpose semiconductor applications were weak, leaving them below the previous year. Silicone rubber molded products exceeded the previous year as parts for medical devices, including catheters, grew. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥29,185 million, up 6.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥5,516 million, up 5.6% year on year.」

    Strong shipments of shipping containers and in-process containers for overseas markets, together with growth in silicone rubber molded products for medical devices, resulted in a 6.6% increase in sales and a 5.6% increase in operating profit across the business.
  4. FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Demand for semiconductor-related containers increased in this business, although conditions varied by region, including Japan. Inventory adjustments in the market have progressed, and a recovery is coming into view. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥27,382 million, up 10.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥5,224 million, up 26.5% year on year.」

    Demand for semiconductor-related containers increased, and progress in market inventory adjustments brought a recovery outlook into view. The precision molded products business posted a 10.0% increase in sales and a 26.5% increase in operating profit.
  5. FY2024-Q3WorsenedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers remained sluggish in this business, and overall sales struggled to grow. Shipments of small-diameter wafer containers remained weak, while containers for 300mm wafers also remained soft, resulting in sluggish sales of semiconductor-related containers. Demand for semiconductor applications remained weak for carrier tape products, resulting in lower sales. Medical products remained resilient among silicone rubber molded products, but general molded products remained sluggish, and sales struggled to grow. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥36,629 million, down 4.6% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥5,906 million, down 27.9% year on year.」

    Weakness in semiconductor-related containers, small-diameter and 300mm wafer containers, carrier tape products and general molded products combined to produce a 4.6% decline in sales and a 27.9% decline in segment profit.
  6. FY2024-Q2Sales growth narrowed, while the decline in operating profit widened.Annual report

    「As a result, net sales in this business were ¥24,885 million, up 2.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥4,129 million, down 21.4% year on year.」

    The precision molded products business maintained sales growth, but the increase narrowed from 8.9% in sales and a 15.7% decline in operating profit in FY2024-Q1 to 2.1% sales growth and a 21.4% decline in operating profit.
  7. FY2024-Q1Sales increased, but operating profit declined.Annual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, parts for office automation equipment and silicone rubber molded products remained strong in this business, and overall sales remained firm. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥12,436 million, up 8.9% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,268 million, down 15.7% year on year.」

    Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, parts for office automation equipment and silicone rubber molded products remained firm, resulting in an 8.9% increase in sales, while segment profit declined 15.7%.
  8. FY2023RaisedAnnual report

    「For semiconductor-related products, a growth area, we will give top priority to maintaining stable supplies to existing customers, pursue an efficient production system, and expand sales of products serving cutting-edge semiconductors and power devices.」

    In addition to stable supplies of semiconductor-related containers to existing customers, the company identified expanding sales of products for cutting-edge semiconductors and power devices as a new focus.
  9. FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, parts for office automation equipment and silicone rubber molded products remained strong in this business, and overall sales substantially exceeded the previous year, partly due to foreign-exchange effects. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including containers for 300mm wafers, remained strong, substantially increasing sales overall. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥38,404 million, up 23.5% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥8,195 million, up 47.6% year on year.」

    Strong shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including containers for 300mm wafers, resulted in a 23.5% increase in sales and a 47.6% increase in segment profit in the precision molded products business.
  10. FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, parts for office automation equipment and silicone rubber molded products remained strong in this business, and overall sales substantially exceeded the previous year, partly due to foreign-exchange effects. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including shipping containers for 300mm wafers, remained strong against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, substantially increasing sales overall. Shipments of the core product, rollers for laser printers, were strong for parts for office automation equipment, resulting in a substantial increase in sales. Shipments of carrier tape products for fine electronic components struggled, resulting in lower sales. For silicone rubber molded products, the medical sector returned to normal as society learned to live with COVID-19, shipments of core medical products recovered, and sales increased overall. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥24,372 million, up 24.8% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥5,252 million, up 55.3% year on year.」

    Strong shipments of semiconductor-related containers, parts for office automation equipment and silicone rubber molded products drove a 24.8% increase in sales and a 55.3% increase in operating profit in the precision molded products business. Meanwhile, shipments of carrier tape products for fine electronic components remained sluggish.
  11. FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, parts for office automation equipment and silicone rubber molded products remained strong in this business, and overall sales substantially exceeded the previous year. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including shipping containers for 300mm wafers, remained strong against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, substantially increasing sales overall. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥11,420 million, up 23.3% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,692 million, up 66.3% year on year.」

    Strong shipments, led by semiconductor-related containers, resulted in a 23.3% increase in sales and a 66.3% increase in segment profit in the precision molded products business.
  12. FY2022AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained strong in this business, and overall sales substantially exceeded the previous fiscal year. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥42,147 million, up 23.4% from the previous fiscal year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥7,658 million, up 38.8%.」

    Strong shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products translated into full-year increases in sales and profit, with sales up 23.4% and segment profit up 38.8%.
  13. FY2022-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained strong in this business, and overall sales substantially exceeded the previous year. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including shipping containers for 300mm wafers, remained strong against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, substantially increasing sales. Demand for electronic components for automotive and smartphone applications remained strong for carrier tape products, substantially increasing sales. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥31,087 million, up 24.0% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥5,552 million, up 43.9% year on year.」

    Strong shipments of shipping containers for 300mm wafers and carrier tape products resulted in a 24.0% increase in sales and a 43.9% increase in operating profit in the precision molded products business.
  14. FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained strong in this business, and overall sales exceeded the previous year. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including shipping containers for 300mm wafers, remained strong against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, substantially increasing sales. Demand for electronic components for automotive and smartphone applications remained strong for carrier tape products, substantially increasing sales. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥19,525 million, up 17.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,381 million, up 32.4% year on year.」

    Strong shipments of shipping containers for 300mm wafers and carrier tape products drove a 17.1% increase in sales and a 32.4% increase in operating profit in the precision molded products business.
  15. FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained strong in this business, resulting in higher overall sales. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including shipping containers for 300mm wafers, remained strong against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, increasing sales. Demand for electronic components for automotive and smartphone applications remained strong for carrier tape products, driving higher sales. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥9,264 million, up 11.2% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,618 million, up 40.5% year on year.」

    Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained strong, and the precision molded products business posted an 11.2% increase in sales and a 40.5% increase in segment profit.
  16. FY2021-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained firm in this business, but overall sales were broadly in line with the previous year. Shipments of semiconductor-related containers, including shipping containers for 300mm wafers, remained firm against a backdrop of resilient demand in the semiconductor industry, driving higher sales. Demand for electronic components for smartphones remained strong for carrier tape products, driving higher sales. As a result, net sales in this business were ¥25,080 million, up 0.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,859 million, up 1.0% year on year.」

    Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape products remained firm, and overall sales rose 0.1% year on year, while segment profit increased 1.0%. Profit growth resumed after a 1.9% decline in the cumulative second-quarter period.
  17. FY2021-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products remained firm, but overall sales were roughly unchanged from the previous year. Semiconductor-related containers saw firm shipments of containers for shipping 300mm wafers against a backdrop of resilient demand in the semiconductor industry, resulting in higher sales.」

    Firm shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products, together with continued sales growth for containers for shipping 300mm wafers, supported the business. Overall sales increased 1.9% year on year, while segment profit declined 1.9%.
  18. FY2021-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products remained firm, and overall sales exceeded the previous year. Semiconductor-related containers saw firm shipments of containers for shipping 300mm wafers against a backdrop of resilient demand in the semiconductor industry, resulting in higher sales. As a result, sales in this business were ¥8,328 million, up 4.4% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,152 million, down 3.6% year on year.」

    Firm shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products resulted in a 4.4% year-on-year increase in Precision Molded Products sales, while segment profit declined 3.6%.
  19. FY2020RestatedAnnual report

    「In the Precision Molded Products business, we will respond swiftly to rising demand for semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products and expand our production and supply capabilities. At the same time, we will accurately address customer needs arising from semiconductor process miniaturization and smaller electronic devices, and expand sales.」

    The company continues to address rising demand for semiconductor-related containers and carrier tape, expand its production and supply capabilities, and develop and expand sales of products suited to miniaturization and smaller devices.
  20. FY2020-Q3RestatedAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products remained sluggish, and overall sales fell below the previous year. Semiconductor-related containers remained in difficult conditions as shipments of in-process containers for 300mm wafers were sluggish due to a slowdown in semiconductor industry investment.」

    Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products have remained sluggish against a backdrop of slower investment in the semiconductor industry.
  21. FY2020-Q2RestatedAnnual report

    「Shipments of in-process containers for 300mm wafer production remained sluggish due to a slowdown in semiconductor industry investment, and difficult conditions continued.」

    Against a backdrop of slower investment in the semiconductor industry, sluggish shipments of in-process containers for 300mm wafers continued, resulting in an 11.4% decline in Precision Molded Products sales and a 5.8% decline in segment profit.
  22. FY2020-Q1Shipments of semiconductor-related products were sluggishAnnual report

    「Shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products remained sluggish, and overall sales fell below the previous year. As a result, sales in this business were ¥7,979 million, down 12.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,195 million, down 10.7% year on year.」

    Sluggish shipments of semiconductor-related containers and carrier-tape products resulted in a 12.0% decline in Precision Molded Products sales and a 10.7% decline in segment profit.
  23. FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「High shipments of products for 300mm and smaller-diameter wafers continued against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, driving substantial sales growth. As a result, sales in this business were ¥28,345 million, up 11.4% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥4,503 million, up 17.3% year on year.」

    High shipments of products for 300mm and smaller-diameter wafers continued, resulting in an 11.4% increase in Precision Molded Products sales and a 17.3% increase in segment profit.
  24. FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「High shipments of products for 300mm and smaller-diameter wafers, together with price revisions, drove substantial sales growth against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry. As a result, sales in this business were ¥18,452 million, up 10.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,764 million, up 10.2% year on year.」

    High shipments of products for 300mm and smaller-diameter wafers, together with price revisions, resulted in a 10.0% increase in Precision Molded Products sales and a 10.2% increase in segment profit.
  25. FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of products for both 300mm and smaller-diameter wafers remained high against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, with price revisions also contributing to substantial sales growth. As a result, sales in this business were ¥9,070 million, up 12.1% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,338 million, up 13.4% year on year.」

    High shipments of products for 300mm and smaller-diameter wafers, together with price revisions, resulted in a 12.1% increase in Precision Molded Products sales and a 13.4% increase in segment profit.
  26. FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of both the core products for 300mm wafers and the products for smaller-diameter wafers remained strong against a backdrop of robust demand in the semiconductor industry, driving steady sales growth. As a result, sales in this business were ¥25,446 million, up 10.3% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,838 million, up 14.8% year on year.」

    In addition to products for 300mm wafers, products for smaller-diameter wafers also performed well, resulting in a 10.3% increase in Precision Molded Products sales and a 14.8% increase in segment profit.
  27. FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of both the core products for 300mm wafers and the products for smaller-diameter wafers remained strong against a backdrop of high demand in the semiconductor industry, driving substantial sales growth. As a result, sales in this business were ¥16,770 million, up 8.4% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,508 million, up 6.0% year on year.」

    In addition to the products for 300mm wafers, shipments of products for smaller-diameter wafers were also strong, resulting in sales and segment profit in the Precision Molded Products business exceeding the previous corresponding period.
  28. FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of core semiconductor-related containers remained strong against a backdrop of high demand in the semiconductor industry, driving higher sales. As a result, sales in this business were ¥8,093 million, up 5.8% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,180 million, down 3.1% year on year.」

    Strong shipments of core semiconductor-related containers resulted in a 5.8% increase in Precision Molded Products sales, while segment profit declined 3.1%.
  29. FY2017AdvancedAnnual report

    「Semiconductor-related containers remained strong throughout the year, centered on the core products for 300mm wafers, against a backdrop of high demand in the semiconductor industry. As a result, sales in this business were ¥31,074 million, up 2.3% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥4,504 million, up 24.7%.」

    Products for 300mm wafers remained strong throughout the year, and sales and operating profit in the Precision Molded Products business exceeded the previous year.
  30. FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of the core products for 300mm wafers remained strong against a backdrop of high demand in the semiconductor industry. As a result, sales in this business were ¥23,079 million, up 0.1% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥3,342 million, up 44.4% year on year.」

    Supported by strong shipments of the core products for 300mm wafers, the Precision Molded Products business posted sales of ¥23,079 million and operating profit of ¥3,342 million, exceeding the previous corresponding period.
  31. FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report

    「Shipments of the core products for 300mm wafers remained strong against a backdrop of high demand in the semiconductor industry. As a result, sales in this business were ¥15,466 million, up 2.3% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥2,367 million, up 68.5% year on year.」

    Supported by strong shipments of the core products for 300mm wafers, the Precision Molded Products business posted sales of ¥15,466 million and operating profit of ¥2,367 million, exceeding the previous corresponding period.
  32. FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report

    「Semiconductor-related containers remained at high levels, led by the core products for 300mm wafers, against a backdrop of strong demand in the semiconductor industry. As a result, sales in this business were ¥7,651 million, up 2.2% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,217 million, up 66.0% year on year.」

    The core products for 300mm wafers remained at high levels, and sales and segment profit in the Precision Molded Products business exceeded the previous corresponding period.
  33. FY2016First statedAnnual report

    「In the Precision Molded Products business, we will further enhance product quality and performance by advancing evaluation and analytical technologies for semiconductor- and electronic component-related containers, including wafer cases and carrier tapes. We will accurately address new customer needs arising from semiconductor process miniaturization and smaller electronic devices, and expand sales.」

    The company aims to address customer needs arising from miniaturization and smaller products and expand sales by advancing its evaluation and analytical technologies.
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