For details, see the “Environment” section on pages 48–50. predecessor of LINTEC, as a sales representative. At the time, I had little knowledge of pressure-sensitive products and lacked confidence in my ability to improvise, which made me question whether I was suited for a sales role. However, I was encouraged by something my supervisor told me: “Being a good salesperson isn’t about having a silver tongue—it’s about sincerely thinking about your customer.” That message deeply encouraged me then, and more than 40 years later, it remains etched For details, see “Growth Field 1” on pages 22–23. For details, see “Growth Field 2” on pages 24–26.products after labels are affixed. These initiatives leverage LINTEC’s core technologies and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society. We are also participating in the Japan Earth Conscious Labeling Association (J-ECOL), a label recycling association, aiming to build a recycling system for used release paper and realize a circular economy across the entire supply chain. expanding environmentally friendly products is not easy. However, I am convinced that the technological innovations that arise in the process of tackling these ambitious goals embody the innovation we advocate in LSV 2030 and will lead to sustainable growth. We will continue to accelerate Companywide efforts and make proactive investments. Reducing CO2 emissions and developing and North America’s Label Market Poised for GrowthMore than 60% of LINTEC’s net sales are from overseas, and we have already established a solid foundation as a global company. However, to further strengthen our competitiveness in global markets, it is essential to flexibly respond to the characteristics and needs of each market. Cultural and regulatory differences, as well as diverse customer requirements, often mean that products developed and manufactured in Japan cannot be deployed as is in overseas markets. We are therefore promoting product development optimized for the needs of each region, leveraging our technological capabilities. Among these, we have high expectations for growth in our North American label-related business. In terms of market size for pressure-sensitive labels, North America ranks third after the Asia-Pacific and Europe. Creation of Value Through Dialogue with CustomersTo realize sustainable growth even in times of uncertainty, it is not enough to respond only to explicit needs. We must also detect latent needs and proactively reflect them in our products and services. I am convinced that the foundation of this approach lies in LINTEC’s core strength: deep communication with our customers. The origin of this belief stems from an experience I had when I first joined the Company.With continued population growth, the market is expected to keep expanding. Although MACTAC AMERICAS, LLC has been recording operating losses due to amortization of goodwill, the company possesses advanced technologies, such as formulations for environmentally friendly hot-melt adhesive agents and high-speed coating equipment. By capitalizing on these strengths, we believe the company will make a significant contribution to the LINTEC Group’s performance in the near future.Expansion of the Semiconductor-Related BusinessIn the semiconductor field, we are currently working to establish mass production of carbon nanotube pellicles for extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment by the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Additionally, since the latter half of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, demand has been increasing in high-bandwidth memory-related products for generative AI, but we must not be satisfied with this alone. It is important that we expand into areas where LINTEC’s technologies can be applied. We will thoroughly research customer needs and strengthen our systems to swiftly develop and supply products that will likely be in demand a few years from now. Semiconductor technology is expected to continue evolving toward further miniaturization and higher integration. We will actively take on challenges not only in existing areas but also in the cutting-edge areas of the semiconductor market, aiming to further expand the applications of our products in semiconductor manufacturing processes.In 1980, I joined FUJI SHIKO CORPORATION, the 15Proactively Addressing Future Needs
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