Ensuring Stable Supply and High Quality of Fluoropolymer Films (FEP/PFA) | Providing Multiple Samples with Short Lead Times via In-House Slitting

Item	Specifications
Primary Applications	Release agent / Semiconductors / Analytical instruments, VAT film for 3D printers
Fluoropolymer Film Type	FEP film / PFA film
Master Roll Variations	FEP/PFA are available in various thicknesses
Processing Capability	Slitting and die-cutting (handled at the Mito Processing Center) and partner factories
Supply Format	Master roll sales / Small-batch repackaging / Slitting, die-cutting
Evaluation Samples	Providing multiple samples with short lead times

Root-Zone Water Retention for Drought and High-Temperature Stress Countermeasures | On-Site Demonstration Solutions for Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymers (EF Polymer)

For regions where seedlings must be raised with limited irrigation, such as during prolonged dry seasons or in sandy soils, we propose a combination of the biodegradable superabsorbent polymer "EF Polymer" and a root-zone water retention process based on local verification. Starting with demonstrations in Nigeria, we are driving global expansion into the agriculture, afforestation, and greening sectors. The Water Shortage Challenge of "Prolonged Dry Seasons × Sandy Soil" Occurring in Nigeria As dry seasons lengthen and rainfall becomes unpredictable, limited irrigation is absorbed by sandy soil before reaching the root zone, making survival rates and growth unstable. Securing and efficiently utilizing agricultural water has become urgent. Even if the irrigation volume is increased, water escapes in sandy soil, leading only to soaring costs.● Scenarios where this becomes apparent: Overseas farmland and afforestation sites. Backed by the prolongation of dry seasons due to climate change.● Main impacts: Decrease in seedling survival rates, uneven growth, and deterioration of crop yields and afforestation success rates. Why Increasing Irrigation Does Not Solve the Problem: Dual Factors of Natural Elements and Soil Physical Properties In addition to natural factors (prolonged dry seasons and unpredictable rainfall), the water retention capability of sandy soil is low, making it impossible to retain water in the root zone.● Grounds for identification: Observations at local fields and control test data. Countermeasures Attempted So Far and Their Limits Increasing irrigation volume (limited by water costs and labor) and water-retaining mulch materials (washed away by wind and rain).Based on these limitations, we adopted the following approach as a more fundamental solution. Solution Approach: EF Polymer × Local Control Tests × Packaging of the Application Process Proposing a new material (biodegradable superabsorbent polymer) combined with collaboration between overseas bases and partner trading companies, and designing a root-zone water retention process based on local verification (control tests). STEP. 01 New Material Proposal Selecting EF Polymer (biodegradable superabsorbent polymer) STEP. 02 Local Control Tests Optimizing application and irrigation processes for each crop and soil condition STEP. 03 Leveraging Partner Networks Supplying locally through overseas bases and overseas partner trading companies Fuji Chemi Trading's Supply System: Headquarters × Overseas Bases / Overseas Partner Trading Companies × Partner Manufacturers This solution is established through a clear division of roles among multiple bases:・Headquarters / Sales: Project promotion and inquiry contact window・Overseas Bases / Overseas Partner Trading Companies: Local sales and distribution・Partner Manufacturers: EF Polymer supply and physical property data provision● Supply System: Verification in local fields → Packaging and supplying the application process. Results of Implementation Soil water retention capability is improved, stabilizing seedling survival and crop growth even with limited irrigation.● KPI Candidates: Improvement in survival rate / Growth volume per unit of irrigation / Crop yield / Afforestation success rate.● Implementation Lead Time: Phased operation from local verification to establishing the application process and formal implementation. Anticipated Ripple Effects and Horizontal Expansion The benefits of implementing this solution extend beyond solving the primary issues. Please utilize this as material for internal and management proposals.・Opportunities to participate in ODA and international organization (FAO, JICA, etc.) projects・Expansion into sectors other than agriculture (greening, turf, urban heat island countermeasures)・Since EF Polymer is biodegradable, it serves as a strong appeal for "plastic-free" and "prevention of soil contamination"・Brand enhancement through connection with climate change adaptation and SDGs (Goals 2, 6, 13, and 15) Differences from Competitors: Why Fuji Chemi Trading is Chosen Trading companies exporting polymers standalone have thin on-site verification know-how. Fuji Chemi can provide a one-stop service of "material supply + local control tests + application process design." Product Information & Specification Overview The main specifications of products with a proven track record can be selected from multiple grades depending on the application and required conditions. Representative specifications are as follows (please contact us for detailed specs). ItemContentProduct NameEF Polymer (100% bio-based superabsorbent polymer / water-retaining material)Raw Materials / FeaturesUpcycling crop residues such as fruit peels and pomace (circular economy)ShapeGranular / Powder / Biodegradable small pouches, etc. (depending on application and grade)Main ApplicationsAgriculture (open fields and greenhouses) / Seedlings and transplanting / Afforestation and greening (water retention and drought stress countermeasures)Potential ApplicationsBeauty and cosmetics (liquid foundation, lipstick, etc.) / Facial sheets / Packaging (earth-returnable wrapping)Related AreasOpportunities to participate in ODA and international organization (FAO, JICA, etc.) projects Utilization Methods and Operation Examples In actual operations, the following patterns are frequently adopted:・Evaluation Phase: Requirement hearing → Sample evaluation → Specification finalization・Pre-Mass Production Preparation: Division of roles across bases, specification standardization, and local startup・Mass Production Phase: Ensuring short delivery times and stable supply through our supply system・Horizontal Expansion: Supporting expansion into other bases and projects FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) How do you proceed with local verification? We conduct hearings regarding soil quality, root structure, and irrigation methods, and then perform control tests with and without EF Polymer on a ridge-by-ridge basis. Are there any restrictions on target crops? It can be widely applied from open field and greenhouse vegetables to afforestation and greening. We design the application position and timing for each crop. Is expansion into fields other than agriculture possible? Yes, there is potential for application in greening, turf, urban heat island countermeasures, beauty and cosmetics, and packaging fields. Is collaboration with ODA and the public sector possible? Yes, we can accept consultations regarding opportunities to participate in projects for international organizations such as FAO and JICA. Can you provide multilingual data sheets? We are currently preparing multilingual reference materials for overseas projects. Please let us know your requirements. Proposals by Related Applications and Challenges CASE 20 | 100% Eco-Friendly Water-Absorbing & Deodorizing Bag (F+BAG ACE)CASE 22 | Compact Seawater Desalination Equipment WAQUACASE 01 | Reducing Factory Running Costs via Heat-Shielding Paint

EFポリマー（生分解性超吸水性ポリマー）

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Small-Lot & Slitting Services for FPC Release Films | Fast Delivery of Evaluation Samples from Stock

When developing or improving FPC products, finding release films for evaluation often poses a dilemma: standard production lots are too large, while products sourced from overseas e-commerce platforms suffer from unstable quality. By slitting materials directly from our master rolls in stock, we provide the exact sizes you need in small lots. Furthermore, through inventory coordination with our overseas locations, we support you seamlessly from the evaluation phase all the way to mass production. The "Shortage of Evaluation Films" Dilemma in New Product Development and Improvement Sites Engineers want to purchase a small quantity of release films for testing in new product development or current product improvement. However, standard production lots are too large, causing the evaluation process to come to a halt.Requirements are demanded across all aspects: functionality, quality, cost, lead time, environmental compliance, and processability.●When this occurs: New product development and existing product improvement phases.●Main impacts: Prolonged evaluation lead times, increased development costs, and lost business opportunities. Why Small Lots Aren't Available in the Market: The Barrier of Master Roll Units and Standard Lots Because master film rolls are massive and standard production lots are too large, switching to small-lot distribution was previously unsupported in the market.●Specific basis: Customer interviews. Countermeasures Attempted So Far and Their Limitations Purchasing standard production lots (resulting in excess inventory and disposal loss) or sourcing from overseas e-commerce (suffering from unstable quality).Recognizing these limitations, we have adopted the following approach as a more fundamental solution. Our Solution: Master Roll Slitting from Stock × Small Lots in Requested Sizes × Overseas Location Network Slitting from our master rolls in stock to sell small lots in your requested sizes. We also coordinate inventory with our overseas locations. STEP. 01 Proposal of New Materials Selecting a release film that meets the required physical properties STEP. 02 Processing to Customer-Requested Sizes Slitting at the Mito Processing Center STEP. 03 Overseas Location Network Processing and supply are also available at our locations in China, Thailand, and Vietnam as needed Fujichemi Trading's Supply System: Head Office × Mito Processing Center × Overseas Locations This solution is made possible through the collaboration of multiple locations, each with its own role.・Head Office / Domestic Sales: Customer Contact Window・Mito Processing Center: Slitting and Die-Cutting・Overseas Locations: Local Slitting and Inventory Management・Partner Manufacturers: Master Roll SupplySupply System: Processing directly from stock to ensure short lead times and small-lot shipments. Results of Implementation Improvement in functionality and performance, along with enhanced lead times and supply stability. The customer support system has also been strengthened through collaboration with overseas locations.●KPI Candidates: Reduction in evaluation lead time / Reduction in disposal loss / Improvement in development schedule compliance rate.●Implementation Lead Time: Immediate processing from stock. Expected Ripple Effects and Horizontal Expansion The effects of implementing this solution go beyond solving the primary issue. It can also be utilized as material for internal and management-level proposals.・Securing large-lot orders in the mass-production phase after adoption in FPC evaluation・Branding of "R&D Support" centered around small-lot and slitting services・Horizontal expansion to materials other than release films (protection films, functional films)・Attracting SEO traffic from other companies' R&D labs (targeting B2B engineers) Differences from Competitors: Why Choose Fujichemi Trading While most master roll film distributors focus primarily on standard lot sales, Fujichemi Trading seamlessly accompanies you from the evaluation phase to mass production through our unique combination of "Stock + In-House Processing + Overseas Network." Product Information & Specifications Overview The main specifications of our proven products can be selected from multiple grades depending on your application and requirement conditions. Typical specifications are as follows (please contact us for detailed specifications). ItemSpecificationPrimary ApplicationRelease film for Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC)Master RollFunctional film (Selected based on required physical properties)Processing ServicesSlitting and die-cutting to customer-specified sizesMinimum Order QuantitySmall-lot supply available from stockProcessing LocationsMito Processing Center / Overseas Locations (Thailand, Vietnam, China)Lead TimeShort lead-time shipment from stock Application Methods & Operational Examples In actual operations, the following patterns are most frequently adopted.・Evaluation Phase: Requirement Hearing → Sample Evaluation → Finalizing Specifications・Pre-Mass Production: Role sharing across locations, standardization of specs, and local launch・Mass Production Phase: Ensuring short lead times and stable supply through our reliable supply system・Horizontal Expansion: Supporting expansion to other locations and projects FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) What is the minimum order quantity? We can accommodate small-lot requests from our existing stock. Please let us know your required size and quantity. Can we also request materials other than release films (such as protection films or functional films)? Yes, we welcome consultations for all types of functional films. Are samples provided free of charge? Sample terms depend on the specific project. Please let us know your requirements. Is processing and supply available at overseas locations as well? Processing and supply are also available at our locations in China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Is the transition to the mass-production phase smooth? We can accommodate mass production through the same point of contact and with the exact same specifications as the evaluation phase. Proposals by Related Application and Challenge ■ Anisotropic Conductive Film (ACF) × In-Country Slitting in Thailand: Achieving Space-Saving in Electronic Devices | Integrating Connection, Insulation, and Adhesion into a Single Sheet■ Ensuring Stable Supply and High Quality of Fluoropolymer Films (FEP/PFA) | Providing Multiple Samples with Short Lead Times via In-House Slitting

BCP x 安定供給

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ベトナム拠点

上海拠点

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Reducing Factory Electricity Costs & Heat Countermeasures | Developing Custom-Processed Heat-Insulating & UV-Cut Sheets (Japan-ASEAN Collaboration)

In response to the triple demands of soaring electricity costs, SDGs compliance, and working environment improvement, our company has designed an original processed sheet with heat-insulating and UV-cutting functions. By coating non-woven fabrics or films with specialized paint and providing them in a format that lowers installation barriers, we have expanded our target audience to include customers with rental properties and those looking to protect existing facilities. Triple Demands: Soaring Factory Electricity Costs, SDGs Requirements, and Working Environment Improvement There is a strong desire to simultaneously reduce factory electricity costs and implement heat countermeasures. Many customers requested a sheet format that is easy to install, rather than just the paint itself.A format was needed that could be implemented even by customers for whom applying paint is difficult (rental properties, protection of existing facilities).● Scenarios of Emergence: The triple demands of rising electricity costs, SDGs compliance, and working environment improvement are becoming prominent.● Main Impacts: Deterioration of factory running costs, decline in winter/summer working efficiency, and unfulfilled CSR requirements. Why Existing Solutions Fall Short: Paint Application Barriers and the Limits of Conventional Insulation Materials Conventional heat-insulating countermeasures were based on the premise of paint application, creating a high barrier for installation work.● Specific Basis: Sample evaluations and on-site interviews. Solutions Tried So Far and Their Limitations Installing conventional insulation materials (unfeasible due to weight and poor workability), updating air conditioning units only (requires large investment).Based on these limitations, we adopted the following approach as a more fundamental solution. Solution Approach: Optimizing the Combination of Paint, Film, and Non-Woven Fabric × Developing Custom-Processed Products We developed our own custom-processed product by coating non-woven fabrics and films with specialized paint, lowering implementation barriers through sample provision and small-lot sales. STEP. 01 Material Combination Optimization Reviewing the configuration of paint × film × non-woven fabric STEP. 02 Custom-Processed Product Development Transforming into an easy-to-install format through coating and slitting processes STEP. 03 Utilization of Overseas Bases Utilization and cross-regional expansion of products supplied overseas (sharing evaluation data) STEP. 04 Cost Simulation Visualizing cost structures to support informed implementation decisions Fuji Chemi Trading's Service Network: Head Office (Sales & Technology) × ASEAN Bases This solution is achieved through a clear division of roles across multiple bases.・Head Office / Domestic Sales: Customer window and cost simulation・Technology & Development: Coating recipe development for paints, and preparation of evaluation data・Thailand and Vietnam Bases: Sharing evaluation track records at ASEAN factories● Supply System: Sample provision, small-lot sales, and in-house custom processing support. Results of Implementation Achieved a reduction in factory running costs (electricity bills). Successfully developed into a cross-regional proprietary product that is also effective for acquiring new customers.● KPI Candidates: Electricity cost reduction (on an estimated basis) / Room temperature drop in implemented factories / Record of cross-regional expansion to additional buildings and group factories.● Implementation Lead Time: Fast-track response from sample evaluation to small-lot supply. Anticipated Ripple Effects and Cross-Regional Expansion The implementation effects of this solution go beyond solving the primary challenge. Please also utilize it as compelling material for internal and management-level proposals.・Continuous tailwinds from soaring electricity costs and environmental regulations will drive mid-to-long-term growth in lead generation.・Expansion to applications beyond roofs and outer walls (such as windows, skylights, and partitions).・Proposals addressing the same theme for ASEAN factories can be rolled out, driven from Japan-based sites.・Utilized internally by customers as evidence for SDGs/CO2 reduction reports, creating an internal word-of-mouth diffusion effect. Distinction from Competitors: Why Fuji Chemi Trading is Chosen While competitors sell individual paint or building materials as standalone products, Fuji Chemi differentiates itself through an original packaged solution of "Paint + Custom Processing + Overseas Data + Small-Lot Sales." Product Information & Specifications Overview The main specifications of our track-proven products can be selected from multiple grades depending on your application and requirement conditions. Typical specifications are as follows (please contact us for detailed specifications). ItemSpecificationsMain ApplicationReducing factory electricity costs, heat countermeasures, and SDGs complianceProduct FormHeat-shielding & UV-cut sheets (coated non-woven fabric/film products)Paint BaseHeat-shielding paint / UV-cut paintProcessing SupportCoating and slit-processing into forms that are easy to installSales FormSample provision / Small-lot sales supportEvaluation DataTrack records of evaluations at overseas bases (Thailand / Vietnam) can also be shared Suggested Applications & Operation Examples In actual operations, the following patterns are frequently adopted:・Evaluation Phase: Requirement inquiries → Sample evaluation → Specifications finalization・Pre-Mass Production Preparation: Division of roles across bases, specification standardization, and local on-site startup・Mass Production Phase: Ensuring short lead times and stable supply through our robust supply system・Cross-Regional Expansion: Supporting expansion to other bases and other projects FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) What are the advantages compared to conventional paint application? Since it is a sheet-application method, it lowers the installation barriers, making it feasible for implementation even in leased properties or for protecting existing equipment. Is it possible to implement a trial on a small-lot basis? Yes, we support both sample provision and small-lot sales. Is it possible to expand the application to areas other than roofs and outer walls? Yes, expansion to various applications such as windows, skylights, and partitions is also possible. Is it possible to expand the deployment to factories in the ASEAN region? While sharing evaluation data from our overseas bases, we support your ASEAN expansion driven from Japan-based sites. Can you provide data to be used as evidence for SDGs and CO2 reduction reports? Yes, we can provide CO2 reduction estimates based on electricity cost reduction data. Proposals by Related Applications and Challenges ■ Heat-Shielding Paint Solution to Reduce Electricity Costs for Thai Factories | Arrangement of Local Installation Partners | Collaboration Across 3 Bases: China, Thailand, and Vietnam■ Stable Supply and Quality Improvement of Fluoropolymer Films (FEP/PFA) | Providing Multiple Samples with Short Lead Times through In-house Slitting Processes■ 100% Eco-Friendly Water-Absorbing & Deodorizing Bag (F+BAG ACE) | Entering the Daily Sundries and Disaster Prevention Markets with Biodegradable Non-Woven Fabric × Naturally Derived Superabsorbent Polymers

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Ensuring Stable Supply and High Quality of Fluoropolymer Films (FEP/PFA) | Providing Multiple Samples with Short Lead Times via In-House Slitting

Rising Demands for “Stable Supply and Quality” in the Fluoropolymer Film Market

Why Existing Supply Chains Fall Short: Processing Constraints, Supply Stability, and Overseas Relocation

Previously Attempted Measures and Their Limitations

Solution Approach: In-House Inventory × In-House Slitting

In-House Inventory

In-House Slitting

FUJICHEMI TRADING’s Supply System: Headquarters × Mito Processing Center × Partner Manufacturing Factories

Results and Achievements from Implementation

Expected Ripple Effects and Horizontal Expansion

Our Differentiators: Why FUJICHEMI TRADING is the Preferred Choice Over Competitors

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