Sustainability push Leverage Daicel’s ongoing sustainability initiatives and PCR material developments (DURACON with recycled content and PCR-POM offerings) to position eco-friendly safety solutions and recycled-plastic components as differentiators in bids with tier-one automakers seeking lower lifecycle emissions.

Strategic partnerships Explore collaboration opportunities around advanced materials and manufacturing capabilities, such as Daicel’s joint ventures in electronics materials and membrane technologies, to cross-sell pyrotechnical safety systems alongside high-performance plastics and bonding/assembly solutions for mobility and drone safety.

Technology leverage Highlight Daicel’s tech stack and cloud-enabled operations as a basis for scalable deployment and after-sales support, offering integrated data, monitoring, and remote services for airbags, seatbelts, and battery disconnect devices to OEMs and safety systems integrators.

Global expansion signals Capitalize on Daicel’s international activity and partnerships (e.g., Taiwan photoresist thinner venture) to pursue regional deals or co-development programs with global automakers and suppliers seeking diversified risk and local production capabilities.

Adjacent market growth Target neighboring safety and industrial markets such as drone safety, crime prevention, and passive safety components, aligning offerings with Daicel’s diversified product lines to win multi-application contracts with automotive and industrial customers expanding beyond traditional airbags and seatbelts.