Profit Improvement Activities Through Changes to the Customer and Product Mix, and Other Measures

「樹脂関連資材分野は、原材料の安定調達に努めるとともにユーザーへの高付加価値提案を強化した結果、自動車や電子機器・精密機器向け部材、ならびに鉄道車両向けの部材及び物流資材の受注が拡大し、増収となりました。」

「In the Resin-Related Materials business, efforts to secure stable raw-material procurement and strengthen high-value-added proposals to customers led to increased orders for components for automobiles, electronic and precision equipment, as well as components for railway vehicles and logistics materials, resulting in higher revenue. …Segment profit also increased, helped by the rise in gross profit from higher revenue, an increase in high-value-added projects and an improved earnings structure following a review of the business portfolio.」

「樹脂関連資材分野は、中東情勢の影響により一部で供給制約が生じたものの、原材料の安定調達に注力した結果、自動車や電子機器・精密機器、鉄道車両向けの部材および物流資材を中心に受注が拡大し、増収となりました。」

「Revenue in the plastics-related materials business increased as orders expanded for components and logistics materials related to automobiles, electronic equipment and precision equipment, while sales of recycled resin products for the amusement sector also grew. In the textile-related materials business, sales of materials and products in industrial functional textiles expanded, but revenue declined in the apparel business as some operations were scaled back while pursuing a strategy of selection and concentration. Segment profit increased, driven not only by higher segment revenue but also substantially by improved plant utilization through the use of production functions at consolidated subsidiaries.」

「Revenue in the plastics-related materials business increased as orders expanded, mainly for components and logistics materials related to automobiles, electronic equipment and precision equipment. Revenue in the textile-related materials business also increased. Although consumer textiles for apparel products and schoolbag materials contracted, orders expanded substantially for heavy-fabric products, mainly for transport vehicles, and industrial textiles such as equipment supplied to the Ministry of Defense.」

「Revenue for the industrial materials segment as a whole was ¥8,547 million, up 4.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥441 million, up 29.3%. Orders in the plastics-related materials business expanded, mainly for logistics materials used in automotive components and electronic and precision equipment components, but revenue declined following the sale of Takashima Robot Marketing Co., Ltd. in April 2024. Meanwhile, revenue in the textile-related materials business increased as heavy-fabric products, mainly for truck materials, recovered and demand for equipment supplied to the Ministry of Defense expanded. Higher revenue in the textile-related materials business contributed to the increase in segment profit overall.」

「The plastics-related materials business reported higher revenue and profit as logistics materials recovered and orders for molded products for the targeted medical sector expanded. In the textile-related materials business, processed industrial textiles performed steadily, but apparel-related business reported lower revenue as demand remained weak. The business nevertheless reported higher revenue and profit, partly due to the inclusion of 信防エディックス as a consolidated subsidiary. As a result, revenue for the industrial materials segment as a whole was ¥12,454 million, up 2.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥343 million, up 105.0%.」

「Revenue in the plastics-related materials business increased as orders expanded, reflecting a recovery centered on the automotive sector. Revenue in the textile-related materials business declined as apparel demand remained weak due to higher retail prices resulting from the weaker yen. The business nevertheless reported higher revenue and profit, partly due to the inclusion of 信防エディックス as a consolidated subsidiary. As a result, revenue for the industrial materials segment as a whole was ¥8,198 million, up 3.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥232 million, up 252.8%.」

「Revenue in the plastics-related materials business increased as orders for molded products expanded, reflecting a recovery centered on the automotive sector. In the textile-related materials business, apparel demand remained weak, but textile products processed for government agencies remained firm, resulting in higher revenue and profit. As a result, revenue for the industrial materials segment as a whole was ¥4,094 million, up 7.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥79 million, compared with a segment loss of ¥9 million in the same quarter of the previous year.」

「The plastics-related materials business remained sluggish as the recovery in the automotive market was delayed by semiconductor shortages, but revenue increased on growth in orders for molded products. The textile-related materials business remained sluggish because the market stagnated and demand declined following price increases. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to expanded sales activities aimed at growing performance, increased systems investment, and costs associated with the M&A transaction, resulting in lower revenue and profit.」

「The plastics-related materials business remained sluggish as the recovery in the automotive market was delayed by semiconductor shortages, resulting in lower revenue. The textile-related materials business also remained sluggish because the market stagnated and demand declined following price increases. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to expanded sales activities aimed at growing performance, increased systems investment, and costs associated with the M&A transaction, resulting in lower revenue and profit. As a result, revenue for the industrial materials segment as a whole was ¥13,101 million, down 3.2% year on year, and segment profit was ¥2 million, down 98.8%.」

「In the resin-related field, sales edged up despite the impact of the semiconductor shortage on the automotive market. In the textile-related field, however, the market stagnated and demand declined due to price increases, resulting in lower sales and profit. As a result, industrial materials segment sales were ¥8,561 million, down 5.7% year on year, and segment profit was ¥9 million, down 87.8%.」

「The textile-related field remained weak as price increases caused the market to stagnate and demand to decline. The resin-related field was affected by the impact of the semiconductor shortage on the automotive market and also remained weak, resulting in lower sales and profit.」

「In these market conditions, the business headquarters focused on strengthening its capabilities in manufacturing, folding and insertion, design, processing and installation, while working to expand its product lineup by strengthening coordination with subsidiaries. However, sales declined due to the impact of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased as sales activities and system investment expanded to drive business growth, but segment profit increased owing to contributions from the textile-related and resin-related fields.」

「The textile-related field remained solid on orders for large sheet-house construction projects and other factors. The resin-related field contributed to sales through higher orders for packaging materials, but sales declined due to the impact of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition. Meanwhile, segment profit increased owing to contributions from the textile-related and resin-related fields. As a result, segment sales were ¥13,536 million, down 8.0% year on year, and segment profit was ¥195 million, up 462.6%.」

「The resin-related field remained weak due to the impact of the semiconductor shortage on the sluggish automotive market. The textile-related field remained solid, supported by orders for large sheet-house construction projects and other factors, but sales declined due to the impact of the Accounting Standard for Revenue Recognition. Meanwhile, segment profit increased owing to the contribution from the textile-related field. As a result, segment sales were ¥9,077 million, down 7.1% year on year, and segment profit was ¥79 million, up 2,057.4%.」

「Sales declined in the textile-related, automotive-related and resin-related fields due to the impact of an infectious disease on the markets. Although the Company worked to secure profit in each field, both sales and profit for the industrial materials segment overall decreased. As a result, segment sales were ¥14,712 million, down 16.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥34 million, down 61.6%.」

「Sales declined in the textile-related, automotive-related and resin-related fields due to the impact of an infectious disease on the markets. Although the Company worked to secure profit in each field, both sales and profit for the industrial materials segment overall decreased. As a result, segment sales were ¥9,774 million, down 18.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥3 million, down 96.9%.」

「In the textile-related field, sales declined due to the sluggish apparel market, but the Company secured sales in electronic component-related fields by steadily capturing demand from individual customers even in a weak market environment. Although higher electronic component-related sales offset declines in textile-related and other sales, sales for the industrial materials segment overall decreased. However, efforts to secure profit in each field resulted in higher segment profit.」

「In the textile-related field, sales declined due to the sluggish apparel market, but the Company secured sales in electronic component-related fields by steadily capturing demand from individual customers even in a weak market environment. Although higher electronic component-related sales offset the decline in textile-related and other sales, sales and segment profit for the industrial materials segment overall decreased. Segment sales were ¥27,623 million, down 2.8% year on year, and segment profit was ¥404 million, down 17.5%.」

「In the textile-related field, sales declined due to the sluggish apparel market, but the Company secured sales by capturing solid market demand in electronic component-related and resin-related fields. The increase in electronic component-related sales offset declines in textile-related and other fields, leaving segment sales for industrial materials broadly flat overall, while segment profit declined. Segment sales were ¥18,451 million, down 0.6% year on year, and segment profit was ¥281 million, down 18.9%.」

「In the textile-related field, sales declined due to the sluggish apparel market, but sales increased as the Company captured solid market demand in electronic component-related and resin-related fields. The increase in sales in those fields offset the decline in textile-related sales, resulting in higher sales for the industrial materials segment overall and a significant increase in segment profit. Segment sales were ¥8,935 million, up 6.5% year on year, and segment profit was ¥142 million, up 111.6%.」

「In the textile-related field, the Company secured higher sales and profit than in the previous year by developing new customers in response to the sluggish apparel market. It also sought higher sales and secured profit in other textile-related fields, including canvas tents, resin-related fields and electronic component-related fields.」

「In the textile-related field, the Company secured sales above the previous year by developing new customers in response to the sluggish apparel market and improved its profit margin. It sought higher sales in other textile-related fields, including canvas tents, resin-related fields, vehicle component-related fields and electronic component-related fields, while also pursuing profit improvement initiatives. As a result, sales for the industrial materials segment overall increased significantly, and segment profit rose substantially. Segment sales were ¥28,421 million, up 7.9% year on year, and segment profit was ¥491 million, up 23.5%.」

「In the textile-related field, the Company secured sales by developing new customers in response to the sluggish apparel market and also improved its profit margin. It sought higher sales in other textile-related fields, including canvas tents, and in vehicle component-related and other business areas, while also pursuing profit improvement initiatives. As a result, sales for the industrial materials segment overall increased significantly, and segment profit rose substantially. Segment sales were ¥18,565 million, up 6.3% year on year, and segment profit was ¥347 million, up 79.8%.」

「In the textile-related field, sales declined due to the sluggish apparel market, but profit increased as the Company pursued profit improvement initiatives, including changes in its customer and product mix. In other business areas, sales were roughly in line with the same quarter of the previous year, but profit improvement initiatives led to higher sales for the industrial materials segment overall and a significant increase in segment profit. As a result, segment sales were ¥8,388 million, up 0.4% year on year, and segment profit was ¥67 million (—).」