%0201920202021 Release Paper20222023787773545556Coating equipment for solvent-less release paper (Kumagaya Plant)79765964100755025Note: For adhesive products, the solvent-less percentage is based on sales volume. For release paper, the percentage is on a production volume basis.44Solvent-Less Percentage of Adhesive Products and Release PaperCogeneration systemSolar power generation systemThe LINTEC Group uses large amounts of raw materials, energy, water, and other materials to manufacture various products. We are working to reduce our environmental impact by installing environmentally friendly equipment, and we develop environmentally friendly products.Reducing CO2 Emissions and Energy UsageTo reduce CO2 emissions and energy usage, the LINTEC Group is installing environmentally friendly equipment at its production bases. We are introducing cogeneration systems that simultane-ously generate electricity and heat from gas energy and waste heat boilers that recover and reuse as steam the heat generated when treating organic solvents. We are also installing solar power generation systems on plant roofs. Notably, in the papermaking process for specialty paper we have introduced a shoe press, which is used to squeeze out more water than before, and a sizer that applies chemicals only in the necessary quantities. These types of equipment significantly reduce energy use in the drying process. We will continue working to further reduce our environ-mental impact—through improvements in product design and manufacturing formulation, as well as on the equipment front. Waste heat boiler Adhesive Products (Fiscal years ended March 31)Moving toward Solvent-Less ProductsOrganic solvents, which are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), are used in many of the LINTEC Group’s products to dilute adhe-sive and release agents so they can be coated in thin, uniform layers. However, organic solvents can be harmful to the environ-ment when they evaporate and are released into the atmosphere after coating. As lowering atmospheric emissions of VOCs is a key theme of the LINTEC Group’s long-term vision, we are moving toward solvent-less products. In adhesive products for labels, we are proactively developing products using emulsion-based and hot-melt adhesives, which do not require organic solvents. We are also stepping up our efforts in release paper. In 2021, we installed new coating equipment for solvent-less release paper at the Kumagaya Plant. In line with our long-term vision, for release paper we are targeting a solvent-less percentage of 100% by 2030. To reduce our environmental impact going forward, our research, production, and sales divisions will work together to develop and increase the sales of solvent-less products.Environment
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