502019202020212022Business Strategy16416.4 The business environment is likely to remain challenging, given the weak demand for mainstay envelope paper amid movements to go paperless and greater teleworking. Our medium- to long-term strategy is to once again promote the benefits of paper as a mate-rial that can take us one step closer to a sustainable society. Under LSV 2030-Stage 1, the Company is prioritizing the development and growth in sales of products that prevent food loss and serve as alternatives to plastics. We are strengthening sales of thick oil- and water-resistant paper used as boxed lunch containers at major convenience store chains as an alternative material for plastic. Moreover, we aim to bring to market highly transparent paper as an alternative to plastic film, heat-seal paper for food packaging, and freshness-keeping paper that preserves the freshness of fruit and vegetables by absorbing ethylene gas the food emits, thereby reducing food loss. For existing products, we are increasing their competitiveness by working to lower costs further through reviews of design and production processes, developing untapped fields for paper, and adding new functions, such as antibacterial and antivirus properties. Overseas, we aim to expand sales on the Southeast Asian market, in particular, and will focus our efforts on growing sales of high-value-added products, such as industrial special function paper and food packaging paper.16.716.714.414.2LINTEC Integrated Report 2021Main Products• Color papers for envelopes• Colored construction papers• Special function papersDuring the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, sales fell steeply as the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected demand for a wide range of products, as people stayed home and events were can-celed. Despite the positive effect of cheaper prices for pulp, a key raw material, production facility operating rates declined alongside a lower sales volume, leading to lower profits for the year. • High-grade printing papers• Construction material papers¥ Billion2015102018(Fiscal years ended / ending March 31)(Forecast)38Net Sales: Fine & Specialty Paper Products OperationsBusiness Operations IntroductionWe have the leading share in the domestic market for color paper for envelopes and colored construction paper. We also manufacture and sell special function paper such as dust-free paper for use in places such as clean rooms, and oil- and water-resistant paper used in food packaging, as well as high-grade printing paper with special textures and construction material paper used as lining for wallpaper. The Company is also stepping up the development and proposal of products that meet growing needs in recent years for plastic alternatives.A Message from the Executive General Manager, Fine & Specialty Paper Products OperationsToshimi SugayaSenior Executive Officer Deputy Executive General Manager, BusinessAdministration Div. and Executive General Manager, Fine & Specialty PaperProducts OperationsFine & Specialty Paper Products Operations
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