Bando Chemical Industries, Ltd. (5195) Stock Price

Bando Chemical operates multiple business segments across diverse industries. Its main business segments include automotive parts, industrial materials, and high-performance elastomer products. These operations focus primarily on manufacturing, sales, and processing.

In the automotive parts business, Bando Chemical collaborates with numerous affiliated companies domestically and internationally to supply various automotive components. Key domestic companies include Bando I.C.S. Co., Ltd. and B.L. Autotech Co., Ltd. Internationally, operations include Bando USA, Inc. and Bando Korea Co., Ltd.

In the industrial materials business, Bando Chemical maintains an extensive network domestically and internationally to supply industrial materials. Key domestic companies include Fukui Belt Industries Co., Ltd. and Bando Trading Co., Ltd. Internationally, operations include Bando Manufacturing (Vietnam) Company Limited.

In the high-performance elastomer products business, Bando Chemical supplies high-performance elastomer products domestically and internationally. The key domestic company is Bando Elastomer Co., Ltd. International operations include Bando Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. and Bando Europe GmbH.

In addition to these core businesses, Bando Chemical operates in robot-related devices, medical devices, and real estate. Domestically, Aimedic MMT Inc. and Bando Kosan Co., Ltd. are involved in these operations. Through this diversified business portfolio, Bando Chemical pursues multiple growth avenues.

Bandō Chemical Co., Ltd. upholds "harmony and integrity" as its management philosophy, aiming to provide new added value and high-quality products that meet society's needs. As a pioneer in rubber and plastic products, the company prioritizes enhancing corporate value and fulfilling social responsibility through the development of new technologies and products.

From fiscal year 2023 to 2026, the company has positioned its medium-to-long-term management plan "Creating New Value for the Future" as Stage 1 (CV-1), with targets of 120,000 million yen in sales revenue, 12,000 million yen in core operating profit, and 12.0% ROE. Through these targets, the company aims to achieve sustained growth.

As its growth strategy, Bandō Chemical has established three key pillars: "value creation," "smart manufacturing innovation," and "evolving organizational capabilities for the future." The company seeks sustained growth through deepening existing businesses and expanding new ventures, while transforming its business portfolio.

Specifically, the company will establish electronic materials and medical devices/healthcare equipment businesses as new pillars, expanding sales of products such as optical transparent adhesive sheets and high thermal conductivity sheets. In the automotive parts business, the company will expand its electrification-compatible product lineup. In the industrial materials business, it will increase market share through new product launches.

Furthermore, the company will advance smart manufacturing by leveraging AI and IoT technologies to evolve manufacturing processes. This will improve productivity and quality on production lines, strengthening profitability. The company will also develop digital talent to build a sustainable manufacturing environment.

Regarding organizational capability evolution, the company will strengthen its organizational structure and improve working conditions to respond to global environmental changes. It will create an environment where employees can demonstrate their individuality and abilities, while promoting the development and expansion of products that contribute to a decarbonized society.