Health Care Business Sector
With changes in the external environment such as the COVID-19 pandemic, there are even stronger societal needs for health and well-being.
While responding swiftly to these changes, we aim to actively provide products and services that contribute to improved quality of life (QOL).
Basic Information
Challenges and needs of society
Business vision
Market analysis and strategies
Opportunities and risks
Vision care
- Global market growth
Nonwovens
- Slowing in exports of baby diapers but stable growth in domestic adult diaper market
- Intensifying competition in East and Southeast Asia
Dental materials
- Rapid changes in trends (shift towards smaller instruments) and expansion in digital dental technology market
Strengths
Vision care
- Broad product lineup
Nonwovens
- Consistent technological capabilities, from base resins to processing
Dental materials
- Global brand power
- R&D capabilities ranging from raw materials to dental materials
Basic strategies
- Expand existing businesses by steadily tapping growth demand
- Step up development of new products and businesses that help improve QOL
- Harness M&As and alliances to expand and reinforce business platforms
Specific strategies
Vision care
- Further expand business by developing and bringing new products to market
Nonwovens
- Maximize production and sales through strategic alliances with customers
Dental materials
- Expand business by launching products that support and promote digitalization
Main Products
Vision Care Materials
Ophthalmic lens materials (MR™, RAV7™), Photochromic lens materials (SunSensors™)
Highly-functional lens materials (UV+420cut™, NeoContrast™)
Lens coating materials
Personal Care Materials
Medical materials (taurine, serine, PLGA™), Antibacterial and anti-mold agents (YOHTOL™ DP95, YOHTOL™ DP-CD), Acrylamide, Methacrylamide, DMI™
Nonwovens
Nonwovens (SYNTEX™, TAFNEL™, AIRYFA™), Breathable films (ESPOIR™), Polyolefin synthetic pulp (SWP™, KEMIBESTO™)
Dental Materials
Restoratives (Charisma™, Venus™), Adhesives (Super-Bond™, iBOND™), Artificial teeth, Denture materials (PALA™), Impression (Flexitime™), Digital equipment / materials (cara™, DIMA™)
Market growth rate for key products
| Vision care | Ophthalmic lens materials (MR™ series, RAV7™ series)*1 |
4% |
|---|---|---|
| Nonwovens | SYNTEX™ (spunbonded nonwoven hygiene materials)*2 |
5% |
*1 FY2014–2019
*2 FY2013–2020
Departments and Products
Vision Care Materials Division
Personal Care Materials Division
Nonwovens Division
Blue Value™ and Rose Value™ products in the Health Care domain
Ophthalmic lens materials
MR™
- Extends healthy life-span
Contributes to vision correction, eye health, and comfort.
Nonwoven fabric for disposable diapers
SYNTEX™
- Enriches life and society
Pursues the basics of being leakproof, breathable, and unlikely to cause diaper rash, as well as a higher level of functionality, such as comfort and a snug fit.
Ophthalmic lens materials
Do Green™ MR-174™
- Reduces CO2
- Conserves resources
- Extends healthy life-span
Reduces fossil resource consumption with use of bio-based raw materials.
Nonwoven fabric for disposable diapers
AIRYFA™
- Reduces CO2
- Conserves resources
- Enriches life and society
Reduces amount of waste by using a fiber structure that offers both softness and strength. Disposable diapers support comfortable living for babies and their carers.
Synthetic pulp for water purifier filter
SWP™
- Extends healthy life-span
Capture and removal of heavy metals and other impurities makes water safe to drink.
