New coating machine at the Agatsuma PlantArtist’s rendition of the new wing at the Komatsushima PlantDuring the three-year period ending March 31, 2027, we plan to generate total cash flows of around ¥130.0 billion. Of that amount, we plan to allocate some ¥60.0 billion to capital investment. Through this invest-ment, we will strengthen our supply system to meet robust demand. Through new production facilities and other investments, we will accelerate initiatives aimed at energy efficiency, high quality, high efficiency, and labor reduction. By doing so, we will respond to new demand in growth areas such as semiconductor-related products and overseas markets.27Strengthening Manufacturing CapitalOngoing Capital Investment to Meet Anticipated Growth in the Electronics Market In recent years, demand has increased for various types of semiconductors and electronic components, driven by growth in sales of smartphones and electric vehicles and the introduction of the 5G high-speed telecommunication standard. Additionally, demand for advanced semiconductors used in data centers has flourished due to emerging technology trends, such as edge AI. In response to the expansion of the electronics market and growing demand for high-quality products, the Company is focusing on boosting production capacity and enhancing the supply chain. Our efforts include improving the performance and quality assurance system of circuit surface protection tape used in the back grinding process for thinning semiconductor wafers. At the Agatsuma Plant, our core production facility for semiconductor-related adhesive tape, we have invested approximately ¥4.5 billion in introducing state-of-the-art clean coating and cutting equipment. Furthermore, we are gradually enhanc-ing production facilities at the Doi Plant in Ehime Prefecture and the Kumagaya Plant in Saitama Prefecture, investing a total of around ¥20 billion to meet the increasing demand for multilayer ceramic capacitor-related tape, which is essential for elec-tronic component manufacturing. We will continue to invest in facilities to ensure we can respond to the growth of the electronics market.Construction of a New Building Aimed at Strengthening Our Overseas Development of Casting Papers for Synthetic LeatherAt the Komatsushima Plant, which manufactures casting papers for synthetic leather and release papers for adhesive products, we are investing approximately ¥4.2 billion in the construction of a new factory building. The casting paper produced there will be used to add patterns and luster to the surface of the synthetic leather used in shoes, bags, and other products. Currently, eco-nomic development is driving demand for synthetic leather products in countries such as India and China. Increasing our produc-tion capacity is part of our strategy to capture new demand in these markets. The new coating equipment will be capable of handling wider casting paper than our existing facilities. Wide casting paper is becoming mainstream overseas and is in demand for applications such as automotive interiors. In addition to optimizing logistics within the factory, such as the handling of paper, the new building will feature automated processes such as chemical blending, which will bolster pro-duction without the need to increase the number of on-site employees. We are also designing a highly efficient production system to minimize the waste of coating materials. Through efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by installing solar power gen-eration facilities and other initiatives to reduce environmental impact, we aim to establish a sustainable production system.FOCUS
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