BThis equipment is used for metered coating (coating the surface of the sheet with only as much chemical as is needed). A sizer can help shorten drying time and reduce energy consumption in the drying process.AThis equipment uses an improved wringing method to squeeze more water out of sheets than was previously possible. This can help reduce energy consumption in the drying process.Wire processPress processWaste heat boilerPapermaking ProcessSize press processPre-dry processPost-dry processCogeneration systemHaving set the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, the LINTEC Group is accelerating capital expendi-tures in the aim of reducing its environmental burden, including by reducing CO2 emissions. First, we aim to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% or more from fiscal 2013 levels by 2030. Our medium-term business plan, LSV 2030-Stage 1, promotes approximately ¥7.0 billion in capital investment related to decarbonization. In this section, we will discuss investments in environmental measures at production bases.Sheet formation[Kumagaya Plant]Annual steam reduction: approximately 7,000 tonsReduction equivalent to 1,000 tons of CO2Shoe pressWringingDryingSizerCoating / impregnationABDrying[Mishima Plant]Annual steam reduction: approximately 8,000 tonsReduction equivalent to 1,100 tons of CO253Accelerating the Introduction of Environmentally Friendly Equipment in Various LocationsWe are promoting the introduction of cogeneration systems that simultaneously generate electricity and heat from gas energy and other sources, waste heat boilers that recover and reuse as steam the heat generated when treating organic solvents, and the installation of solar power genera-tion systems for in-house consumption. In addition, we are working to further reduce environmental burdens and costs by switching from heavy oil to liquid natural gas (LNG), switching boilers and chillers to high-efficiency, energy-efficient units, and transitioning our sites to LED lighting.Substantially Reducing the Energy Used in Papermaking ProcessesAt the Kumagaya Plant (Saitama Prefecture), a production base for specialty paper, we have introduced a shoe press, which is used in the papermaking process to squeeze out more water than before. In addition, at the Mishima Plant (Ehime Prefecture), another spe-cialty paper production base, we have introduced a sizer that applies chemicals only in the necessary quantities. These two types of equipment significantly reduce energy use in the drying process. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions and costs, we expect to use the sizer in new product development, and we are moving forward with further introductions of both.Capital Investment to Reduce Environmental LoadFocus
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