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24LINTEC ANNUAL REPORT 2018Main ProductsPrinting & Variable Information Products Operations• Adhesive papers and films for labelsIndustrial & Material Operations• Window films• Automobile-use adhesive products• Industrial-use adhesive tapes• Labeling machines• Films for outdoor signs and advertising• Interior finishing mounting films CORPORATE VALUE INITIATIVESAlthough Japan’s market for adhesive papers and films for labels has matured, LINTEC claims a large share of it by catering painstakingly to client companies’ exacting quality requirements. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, we continued proactively unearthing new demand and expanding our market share. In particular, we grew sales of adhesive films centered on campaign labels and eye-catching labels.On the other hand, in North American and European markets our brand profile is still not high enough. Further, our client base in Asian markets primarily com-prises Japanese companies. Going forward, as well as leveraging our strengths through the provision of high-value-added products to the industrial field, we must boost sales in the fields of daily necessities, food, and distribution with a focus on offering high-end products. As part of such efforts, we are actively increasing the visibility of the LINTEC brand by displaying at expos. Further, I believe that another important task under the medium-term business plan is to expedite the realization of synergy benefits with MACTAC AMERICAS, LLC—which we acquired to establish a foothold for the strengthening of operations in the North American market.In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, we saw a steep rise in domestic sales of labeling machines used at logistics and delivery centers in particular as the Internet mail-order sales market continues to grow. Further, we will endeavor to strategically grow orders that are focused on 2020, mainly through our lineups of films for indoor and outdoor signs and decorative films for interiors and exteriors.Overseas, I believe strengthening the systems of window film businesses will be a major theme going forward. In North America, we are rebuilding manufacturing subsidiary MADICO, INC., and accelerating the marketing of new products. As for Southeast Asia, we are concentrating efforts on strengthening our network of distributors centered on products for automobiles while heightening recognition of the LINTEC brand. Also, we have to increase the utilization rate of the clean coating facilities of LINTEC (THAILAND) CO., LTD. Motorcycle-use side stickers, automobile-use paint replacement films, protective films for aluminum wheels, and other automobile-use adhesive products are selling well in Southeast Asia and India, and we will continue growing sales of these product lineups to automobile manufacturers.Printing & Variable Information Products OperationsIndustrial & Material OperationsPrinting and Industrial Materials ProductsMasaaki YoshitakeExecutive OfficerExecutive General Manager, Printing & Variable Information Products Operations Business Administration Div.Shuji MorikawaDirector, Executive OfficerExecutive General Manager, Industrial & Material Operations, Business Administration Div.