A substantial decline in revenue and profit in the Industrial Materials segment, alongside growth in other segments
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- 2026-11-04OtherResults
「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials maintained solid sales, supported by steady production performance at the automotive manufacturers that are our major customers.」
The industrial materials division achieved higher revenue and higher profit, while the machinery, chemicals and chemical products divisions recorded lower profit, highlighting differences in performance among the divisions in the newly reported interim-period results. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials achieved steady growth as favorable order conditions continued, supported by strong production by the automotive manufacturers that are our major customers.」
The Machinery, Chemicals, Industrial Materials and Chemical Products segments all reported higher revenue and profit, with the Industrial Materials segment also increasing revenue to ¥20,405 million and operating profit to ¥1,890 million. Although differences in segment performance remain, recovery is progressing in the main segments. - 2026-05-12AdvancedRevisions to earnings forecasts
「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials achieved steady growth as favorable order conditions continued, supported by strong production by the automotive manufacturers that are our major customers.」
For the industrial materials division, the company reports that favorable order conditions continued against a backdrop of strong production by major customers, resulting in revenue of ¥20,405 million and operating profit of ¥1,890 million. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Import sales of equipment for the food and milling industries in Japan remained solid. Manufacturing and sales of equipment for the automotive industry also remained solid, and revenue and profit increased following the completion of acceptance inspections for projects carried over from the previous fiscal year.」「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry declined in revenue due to weak North American and Chinese markets, but profit increased as manufacturing costs fell through the stabilisation of raw material prices and the downsizing of unprofitable operations.」「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials saw steady growth in orders, supported by the recovery in production volumes at major automotive customers from the same period of the previous year.」
The Machinery and Industrial Materials segments reported higher revenue and profit, while the Chemicals segment reported lower revenue due to weak North American and Chinese markets but higher profit. The Industrial Materials segment shifted from the lower revenue and profit seen previously to higher revenue and profit, together with multiple other segments, during the six-month consolidated accounting period. - FY2025-H1Higher revenue and profit across segments alongside lower revenue and profit in Industrial MaterialsAnnual report
「Equipment sales for the automotive industry increased in revenue following the completion of acceptance inspections during the six-month consolidated accounting period.」「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan were affected by soaring raw material prices, but overseas operations reported higher revenue as manufacturing and sales by a consolidated subsidiary acquired in the previous fiscal year contributed from the six-month consolidated accounting period.」「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials recovered following the lifting of production suspensions, but manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances reported lower revenue and profit due to sluggish sales in Japan and overseas.」
The Machinery, Chemicals, Chemical Products and Chemicals segments reported higher revenue and profit, while the Industrial Materials segment reported lower revenue and profit due to sluggish sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances, and the divergence in segment performance continues. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The segment reported revenue of ¥30,876 million, up 50.1% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,558 million, up 53.4%.」「The segment reported revenue of ¥17,744 million, up 7.6% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,618 million, up 18.2%.」
The Chemicals and Industrial Materials segments reported higher revenue and profit, while the Chemicals and Chemical Products segments also reported higher profit. By contrast, the Machinery and Other segments reported lower revenue, and differences between segments remain. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials in Japan reported higher revenue and profit as automobile production increased following the easing of semiconductor supply constraints. Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances remained sluggish due to inventory adjustments and other factors, despite the disappearance of the impact of the Shanghai lockdown in the previous fiscal year.」
The Industrial Materials segment reported higher revenue and profit, with revenue of ¥14,053 million and operating profit of ¥1,434 million. While performance recovery is progressing in the main segments, soundproofing materials for home appliances and the Other segment remain sluggish due to inventory adjustments and lower exports. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan reported higher revenue and profit as semiconductor supply constraints eased and automobile production increased. By contrast, performance deteriorated in China, its main market, due to the rise of Chinese local automakers amid the shift toward EVs.」「Manufacturing and sales of fine chemicals in Japan and overseas reported lower revenue and profit due to inventory adjustments for components amid weak demand for electronic devices. Meanwhile, manufacturing and sales of automotive care chemicals and industrial chemicals in Japan remained solid as socioeconomic activity normalised, and revenue and profit increased, partly due to the completion of acceptance inspections for relatively large cleaning equipment.」
Automotive-related operations in Japan reported higher revenue and profit as supply constraints eased, while the Chemical Products segment also reported higher revenue and profit due to the completion of acceptance inspections for large cleaning equipment. By contrast, the shift to EVs and the rise of local automakers in China, along with weak demand for electronic devices, weighed on revenue and profit in some businesses. - FY2024-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of equipment for the automotive industry reported higher revenue and profit following the completion of acceptance inspections for the orders carried over from the previous fiscal year.」「The segment reported revenue of ¥745 million, up 32.9% year on year, and operating profit of ¥51 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥20 million in the previous fiscal year.」「The segment reported revenue of ¥4,538 million, up 19.9% year on year, and operating profit of ¥492 million, up 49.9%.」
In the Machinery segment, operating profit turned from a loss to a profit following the completion of acceptance inspections for orders carried over from the previous fiscal year, while the Industrial Materials segment also reported higher revenue and profit. Performance recovery is progressing in the main segments. - FY2023-Q3A sharp decline in Machinery segment profit alongside higher profit in the main segmentsAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of equipment for the automotive industry declined in revenue and profit due to lower orders resulting from delays in new vehicle development and the cancellation of equipment introduction plans.」「The segment reported revenue of ¥1,853 million, down 6.8% year on year, and operating profit of ¥2 million, down 98.1%.」「The segment reported revenue of ¥15,988 million, up 25.7% year on year, and operating profit of ¥707 million, up 167.4%.」「The segment reported revenue of ¥12,532 million, up 19.0% year on year, and operating profit of ¥1,136 million, up 84.4%.」
The Machinery segment reported lower revenue due to delays in new vehicle development and the cancellation of equipment introduction plans, while operating profit fell 98.1% year on year to ¥2 million. By contrast, the Chemicals and Industrial Materials segments reported substantial increases in both revenue and profit, and the divergence in segment performance continues. - FY2023-Q2Higher revenue and profit in the main segments alongside lower profit in the Machinery, Chemicals and Chemical Products segmentsAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of equipment for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas saw lower orders due to delays in new vehicle development and the cancellation of plans to introduce automated equipment, but revenue increased and profit declined following the completion of acceptance inspections for equipment delivered to North America.」「Manufacturing and sales of general industrial and specialty chemicals for domestic and overseas markets declined in revenue due to automakers suspending operations and the absence of the large equipment orders received in the previous year. Profit also declined as a result of higher raw material prices and rising ocean freight costs.」「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials remained sluggish overseas due to parts shortages, although automobile production in Japan gradually recovered at some automakers as semiconductor supply constraints eased.」
The divergence in segment performance continues, with higher revenue and profit in the Chemicals, Industrial Materials and Other segments, while the Machinery segment reported an operating loss and the Chemicals and Chemical Products segments reported lower profit. - FY2023-Q1Segment performance continues to diverge amid supply constraints and higher costsAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of products for the automotive industry remained sluggish in Japan due to reduced automobile production caused by the semiconductor shortage and the impact of soaring raw material prices, but revenue and profit increased due to the weaker yen at overseas subsidiaries and higher sales of glass materials for building materials.」「Manufacturing and sales of general industrial and specialty chemicals for domestic and overseas markets declined in revenue due to automakers suspending operations and the absence of the large equipment orders received in the previous year. Profit also declined as a result of higher raw material prices and rising ocean freight costs.」
The divergence in segment performance continues, with higher revenue and profit in the Chemicals segment, while the Chemical Products segment reported lower revenue and profit due to higher raw material and ocean freight costs. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas increased revenue due to a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous fiscal year and the impact of the weaker yen on an overseas subsidiary, but have recently slowed due to shortages of parts, particularly semiconductors. Profit declined substantially, heavily affected by higher raw-material prices.」
The divergence in segment performance continues, with higher revenue and profit in the main segments alongside a substantial profit decline in the Chemicals segment due to soaring raw material prices. - FY2022-Q3Higher revenue and higher profit in the major segments coexisted with a sharp decline in profit in the Chemical Products segmentAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas increased revenue due to a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous fiscal year and the impact of the weaker yen on an overseas subsidiary, but have recently slowed due to shortages of parts, particularly semiconductors. Profit declined substantially, heavily affected by higher raw-material prices. Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials remained sluggish due to reduced automobile production caused by global semiconductor shortages and shortages of imported parts in Southeast Asia. Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances performed well, supported by economic recovery in Europe and the United States and improvements in the earnings structure following the closure of unprofitable plants. Domestic and overseas manufacturing and sales of fine chemicals performed well as demand for semiconductors and electronic components for communications remained strong, while domestic manufacturing and sales of car-care chemicals also remained firm. 株式会社東海化学工業所, newly consolidated from the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, contributed to earnings.」
The Chemical Products segment increased revenue by 18.2%, while operating income declined 62.2% due to higher raw-material prices. The Industrial Materials, Chemicals, Processed Products and Other segments reported higher revenue and higher profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2022-Q2A rebound in revenue and profit, alongside continued sluggishness amid supply shortagesAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials reported higher revenue and higher profit as a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous fiscal year took effect, but remained sluggish due to reduced automobile production caused by global semiconductor shortages and shortages of imported parts in Southeast Asia. Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances performed well overseas as economic conditions recovered in Europe and the United States. Revenue in the segment was ¥7,167 million, up 22.0%, and operating income was ¥480 million, up 4403.6%.」
The Industrial Materials segment reported substantial increases in revenue and profit as the impact of the infectious disease subsided, while automotive soundproofing materials remained sluggish due to reduced automobile production caused by shortages of semiconductors and imported parts. Overseas sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances performed well. - FY2022-Q1The major segments reported a rebound in revenue and profit, while the Machinery segment reported lower revenue and lower profitAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry reported higher revenue and higher profit as a rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic in the previous fiscal year took effect, but operations remained sluggish in Japan due to reduced automobile production caused by semiconductor shortages.」
The Chemical Products, Industrial Materials, Chemicals and Processed Products segments and others reported higher revenue and higher profit due to the rebound from the impact of the infectious disease in the previous year and expanding demand, while the Machinery segment reported lower revenue and lower profit due to delays in equipment acceptance inspections and other factors. - FY2021Full-year lower revenue and lower profit in the major segments, offset by higher revenue and higher profit in the Processed Products segmentAnnual report
「Revenue in the Machinery segment was ¥2,827 million, down 19.6% year on year, and operating income was ¥134 million, down 59.5%. Revenue in the Chemical Products segment was ¥15,678 million, down 7.9%, and operating income was ¥1,154 million, down 4.1%. Revenue in the Processed Products segment was ¥4,546 million, up 8.6%, and operating income was ¥520 million, up 11.1%.」
The Machinery, Chemical Products, Chemicals and Industrial Materials segments, the major segments, reported lower revenue and lower profit, while the Processed Products segment reported higher revenue and higher profit against a backdrop of 5G- and teleworking-related demand and orders for cleaning equipment. - FY2021-Q3Major segments continued to report lower revenue and lower profit, while the Processed Products segment reported higher revenue and higher profit on 5G and teleworking demandAnnual report
「Chemicals segment: Manufacturing and sales of general industrial and specialty chemicals for domestic and overseas markets, as well as export-related sales, were affected by lower chemical consumption due to factory shutdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Processed Products segment: Manufacturing and sales of fine chemicals for the domestic and overseas electronics industries performed well against a backdrop of rising demand related to “5G” and “teleworking.” Revenue in the segment was ¥3,373 million, up 4.7%, and operating income was ¥406 million, up 0.6%.」
The Chemicals and other segments continued to report lower revenue and lower profit due to factory shutdowns and lower sales, while the Processed Products segment reported higher revenue and higher profit against a backdrop of 5G- and teleworking-related demand, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2021-Q2Major segments continued to report operating losses, while the Processed Products segment increased revenueAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥2,418 million, down 31.4%, and operating loss was ¥39 million, compared with operating income of ¥178 million in the previous year. Revenue in the segment was ¥6,370 million, down 27.0%, and operating loss was ¥58 million, compared with operating income of ¥634 million in the previous year. Revenue in the segment was ¥2,097 million, up 3.6%, and operating income was ¥214 million, down 7.7%.」
The Chemicals and Industrial Materials segments moved from operating income in the previous year to operating losses, while the Machinery, Chemical Products and Other segments also reported lower revenue and lower profit. The Processed Products segment, meanwhile, increased revenue against a backdrop of 5G-related demand. - FY2021-Q1Major segments reported operating losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while the Machinery segment recoveredAnnual report
「Sales of equipment for the domestic and overseas automotive industries and flour-milling machinery, the core businesses, increased in both revenue and profit as acceptance inspections were completed for equipment for the automotive industry ordered in the previous fiscal year, despite restrictions on sales activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry declined in both revenue and profit due to a significant slowdown in demand from major automakers in Japan and stagnation in overseas economic activity caused by requests to refrain from going out and movement restrictions to prevent the spread of infection. Revenue in the segment was ¥2,545 million, down 35.8%, and operating loss was ¥46 million, compared with operating income of ¥172 million in the previous year. Revenue in the segment was ¥2,956 million, down 30.8%, and operating loss was ¥4 million, compared with operating income of ¥298 million in the previous year.」
The Chemical Products, Chemicals and Industrial Materials segments, the major segments, reported lower revenue and lower profit or operating losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the Machinery segment reported higher revenue and higher profit following completion of acceptance inspections for equipment already ordered. - FY2020The three major segments reported lower revenue and lower profit, while the Industrial Materials and other segments posted higher revenue or higher profitAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of the core automotive interior production equipment for domestic and overseas markets declined in both revenue and profit due to fewer orders for large projects than in the previous year and the transfer of a business by an overseas subsidiary. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas declined in both revenue and profit due to lower sales to major automakers and other factors. Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials benefited from the beginning of the fiscal year from sales of products newly adopted during the previous fiscal year, but sales to some automakers declined.」
The Machinery, Chemical Products and Chemicals segments reported lower revenue and lower profit, while the Industrial Materials, Processed Products and Other segments reported higher profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2020-Q3Lower revenue and lower profit in the Machinery, Chemical Products and Chemicals segments, offset by higher profit in the Industrial Materials and other segmentsAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of the core automotive interior production equipment for domestic and overseas markets declined in both revenue and profit due to fewer orders for large projects than in the previous year and the transfer of a business by an overseas subsidiary. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas declined in both revenue and profit due to lower sales to major automakers, foreign-exchange effects from the weaker yuan and other factors. Sales of large-scale cleaning equipment for the domestic market remained firm, but revenue and profit declined due to lower sales of high-value-added general industrial chemicals and export-related products. Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials benefited from the beginning of the fiscal year from sales of products newly adopted during the previous fiscal year, but sales to some automakers declined. Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances benefited from higher exports from Southeast Asia, but revenue declined and profit increased due to lower sales in Japan.」
The Machinery, Chemical Products and Chemicals segments reported lower revenue and lower profit, while the Industrial Materials, Processed Products and Other segments reported lower revenue but higher profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2020-Q2Profit declined in the Machinery, Chemical Products and Chemicals segments, while profit increased in the Industrial Materials and other segmentsAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of the core automotive interior production equipment for domestic and overseas markets remained firm, but revenue and profit declined, partly due to the transfer of a business by an overseas subsidiary. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas declined in both revenue and profit due to lower sales to major automakers, higher raw-material procurement costs and other factors. Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials benefited from the beginning of the fiscal year from sales of products newly adopted during the previous fiscal year. Revenue in the segment was ¥8,725 million, up 3.5%, and operating income was ¥634 million, up 22.9%.」
The Machinery, Chemical Products and Chemicals segments reported lower profit, while the Industrial Materials segment reported higher revenue and higher profit, supported by newly adopted products and other factors. The Processed Products and Other segments also reported higher profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2020-Q1The Machinery segment moved into the red, while profit declined in multiple segmentsAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of the core automotive interior production equipment for domestic and overseas markets declined in revenue and profit because of delays in customers' development schedules and other factors, and did not reach the scale of the previous year. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas declined in both revenue and profit due to lower sales to major automakers, higher raw-material procurement costs and other factors.」
The Machinery segment moved into an operating loss due to delays in customers' development schedules and other factors. The Chemical Products segment also reported lower revenue and lower profit due to lower sales and higher raw-material costs. The Processed Products and Other segments, meanwhile, reported higher revenue and higher profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥16,709 million, up 9.6% year on year, and operating income was ¥975 million, up 72.8%. Revenue in the segment was ¥17,168 million, down 1.0%, and operating income was ¥1,372 million, down 16.8%.」
The Industrial Materials segment reported substantial increases in both revenue and profit, while the Chemical Products segment reported lower revenue and lower profit due to reduced production by automakers, the slowdown in the Chinese economy and higher raw-material costs, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of the core automotive interior production equipment and powder-coating equipment for domestic and overseas markets performed well, resulting in higher revenue and higher profit. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas remained firm among major automakers, but operating income declined due to higher raw-material procurement costs and other factors. Manufacturing and sales of general industrial and specialty chemicals for the domestic market, as well as export-related sales, continued to perform well, and improvements in raw-material costs and production efficiency were also made, but the segment reported higher revenue and lower profit. Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances reported higher revenue and higher profit, particularly in Southeast Asia, as customers increased production amid extremely hot weather and sales of commercial air conditioners performed well.」
The Machinery, Industrial Materials and Processed Products segments reported higher revenue and higher profit, while the Chemical Products and Chemicals segments reported higher revenue and lower profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2019-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry in Japan and overseas remained firm among major automakers, but the segment reported higher revenue and lower profit due to higher raw-material procurement costs and other factors. Manufacturing and sales of general industrial and specialty chemicals for the domestic market, as well as export-related sales, continued to perform well, and the segment reported higher revenue and higher profit due to improvements in raw-material costs, production efficiency and other factors. Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances reported higher revenue and higher profit as customers increased production amid extremely hot weather and sales of commercial air conditioners performed well.」
The Chemical Products segment reported higher revenue and lower profit, while the Chemicals, Industrial Materials and Processed Products segments reported higher revenue and higher profit, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials declined due to model changes by certain automakers, while manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances reported higher revenue and higher profit as customers increased production in Japan and overseas amid extremely hot weather and sales of commercial air conditioners performed well. Revenue in the segment was ¥4,192 million, an increase of ¥321 million, or 8.3%, from the same quarter of the previous year, and operating income was ¥305 million, an increase of ¥18 million, or 6.3%.」
The Industrial Materials segment returned to higher revenue and higher profit, while the Machinery, Chemicals, Processed Products and Other segments also reported higher revenue and higher profit. The Chemical Products segment increased revenue but posted lower profit due to higher raw-material costs, indicating continued differences in segment performance. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry increased revenue as the number of products sold to major automakers rose in Japan and overseas, but operating income declined due to higher raw-material procurement costs and other factors. Revenue in the segment was ¥17,338 million, up 7.2% year on year, while operating income was ¥1,648 million, down 15.2%.」
The Chemical Products segment increased revenue as the number of product items increased, but profit declined due to higher raw-material costs. The Industrial Materials segment also reported lower revenue and lower profit due to lower exports to North America and other factors, making differences in segment performance clear for the full year. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of testing machinery, food materials and shoemaking machinery performed well. Revenue in the segment was ¥2,751 million, up 14.2% year on year, and operating income was ¥196 million, up 7.0%. Manufacturing and sales for the automotive industry remained firm as the number of products sold to major automakers increased in Japan and overseas, but operating income declined due to higher raw-material procurement costs and other factors. Revenue in the segment was ¥12,687 million, up 12.0%, and operating income was ¥1,221 million, down 11.8%. Manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials remained sluggish, although sales of kei cars in Japan remained firm, due in part to lower exports to North America. Revenue in the segment was ¥11,297 million, down 1.6%, and operating income was ¥524 million, down 25.1%.」
The Machinery segment reported higher revenue and higher profit, while the Chemical Products segment posted lower operating profit due to higher raw-material costs. The Industrial Materials segment reported lower revenue and lower profit due to lower exports to North America and other factors, highlighting continued differences in segment performance. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥1,921 million, up 28.5% year on year, and operating income was ¥157 million, up 48.0%. Revenue in the segment was ¥7,611 million, down 1.3%, and operating income was ¥423 million, down 17.0%. Revenue in the segment was ¥3,051 million, up 5.8%, and operating income was ¥250 million, up 32.6%.」
The Machinery and Chemicals segments reported higher revenue and higher profit, while the Industrial Materials segment reported lower revenue and lower profit, indicating mixed performance across segments. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥3,871 million, down 3.8% year on year, while operating income was ¥287 million, up 32.7%.」
Although revenue in the Industrial Materials segment declined, operating income increased 32.7% year on year. Other segments, including Machinery and Chemicals, also reported higher revenue and higher profit. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥15,589 million, up 5.4% year on year, and operating income was ¥805 million, up 117.1%. Revenue in the segment was ¥3,744 million, up 22.0%, and operating income was ¥332 million, up 121.8%.」
The Industrial Materials segment continued to report higher revenue and higher profit, while the Machinery segment also posted substantial increases in both. The Chemical Products, Chemicals and Processed Products segments also reported higher revenue and higher profit, while the Other segment reported lower revenue and lower profit. - FY2017-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Manufacturing and sales of soundproofing materials for home appliances performed steadily in Japan and overseas as customers increased production. Revenue from manufacturing and sales of automotive soundproofing materials also increased, mainly overseas, reflecting automobile manufacturers' production trends. Revenue in the segment was ¥11,475 million, up 4.3% year on year, and operating income was ¥700 million, up 135.4%.」
The Industrial Materials segment reported higher revenue and higher profit, supported by increased customer production and production trends at overseas automakers, with operating income up 135.4% year on year. - FY2017-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥7,708 million, up 3.3% year on year, and operating income was ¥509 million, up 170.7%. Revenue in the segment was ¥2,885 million, up 10.0%, and operating income was ¥188 million, up 114.7%.」
The Industrial Materials segment continued to report higher revenue and higher profit, with operating income up 170.7% year on year. The Chemicals segment also reported higher revenue and higher profit. - FY2017-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Revenue in the segment was ¥4,024 million, up 7.5% year on year, and operating income was ¥216 million, up 38.3%. Revenue in the segment was ¥698 million, down 10.1%, and operating income was ¥25 million, compared with an operating loss of ¥35 million in the previous year.」
The Industrial Materials segment returned to higher revenue and higher profit, while the Machinery segment moved from an operating loss in the previous year to operating income. The segment mix improved. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Revenue in the Industrial Materials segment was ¥14,785 million, down 25.7% year on year, and operating income was ¥371 million, down 65.1%. Revenue in the Machinery segment was ¥3,070 million, up 9.6%, and operating income was ¥149 million, up 77.4%. Revenue in the Chemicals segment was ¥5,873 million, up 5.6%, and operating income was ¥328 million, up 81.9%.」
The Industrial Materials segment reported lower revenue and lower profit, while the Machinery and Chemicals segments reported higher revenue and higher profit.