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28
Sensing
The main color measurement business recorded strong
growth in sales to the automobile and flat panel display (FPD) industries, with the consolidation of additional sales in the
U.S. and other markets, and this resulted in strong overall sales growth.
For the fiscal year ended March 2007, the main color measurement business was supported by strong sales of spectrophotometers
measuring physical objects designed for the automobile industry and light source measuring equipment for the FPD industry. In 3-D
digitizers, we worked to expand marketing channels for industrial-use and scientific applications.
Moreover, new marketing companies established in the U.S., European and Singapore markets boosted consolidated sales growth.
On the other hand, exiting from the photographic measurement and temperature measurement segments resulted in lower sales of
related equipment.
As a result, consolidated net sales for the Sensing business in the fiscal year ended March 2007 were ¥10.0 billion, while operating
income was ¥1.6 billion.
Net Sales
(Billions of Yen)
2004 2005 2006 2007
8.0
5.3 5.8
Operating Income
(Billions of Yen)
0
3
6
9
12
2004 2005 2006 2007
1.8
1.6
1.9
10.0 1.6
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
* New product categorization was adopted from the fiscal year
ended March 2005. Under the previous categorization, March 2005
results were flat with the previous fiscal year.
CM series portable spectrophotometer