Tokyo Ink

Basic Information

Stock Code
4635
Industry
Chemicals
Category Detail
Chemicals & Chemical Products
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
December 1923
Listing Year
October 1961
Official Website
https://www.tokyoink.co.jp/
TSE Information
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Overview

Tokyo Ink is a specialized manufacturer of printing inks and chemical products founded in 1923, serving as a mid-sized company in the Kyodo Printing Group and providing a wide range of products to the printing industry both in Japan and overseas.

Current Situation

In 2023, Tokyo Ink maintains stable sales and profits centered on its ink and chemical products business. As a member of the Kyodo Printing Group, it leverages high technological capabilities to hold a solid position in the printing ink market. Amid the digitalization of the printing industry, it focuses on developing environmentally friendly products and high-performance inks. As part of business diversification, it develops chemical products to meet customer needs. It actively addresses sustainability through environmental conservation and the adoption of sustainable manufacturing processes. Moving forward, overseas market expansion and new technology introductions are key to growth, with aims to strengthen digital printing inks and environmentally superior product lines. Investments prioritize technological innovation and environmental impact reduction to pursue sustained competitive strength. It responds flexibly to economic fluctuations while maintaining a stable business foundation.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Over 90 years of history as an ink specialized manufacturer
  • Specialized manufacturer bearing one pillar of the Kyodo Printing Group
  • Maintains stable share as a mid-tier player in the domestic ink market
  • Pioneering the industry with development of environmentally friendly inks
  • Successful early commercialization of UV curable inks
  • Holds proprietary technology in conductive ink field
  • Manufactures inks for diverse printing methods
  • Addresses wide customer needs through linkage with chemical products business
  • Supports diverse needs of printing industry with technology
  • Accelerated product renewal triggered by stricter environmental regulations
  • Historical company closely tied to printing culture
  • Strong quality control at domestic manufacturing bases
  • Focus on continuous investment in research and development
  • High adaptability to diverse printed materials
  • Reputation for technical support to customers

Hidden Connections

  • Key company forming stable customer base through capital and technical ties with Kyodo Printing
  • Deeply involved in the supply chain for printing-related business materials
  • Environmentally regulatory-compliant products positioned as one of industry standards
  • Conductive ink technology has close ties to the electronics industry
  • Raw resins for ink business secured competitiveness through in-house development and external procurement
  • Advancing product lineup transformation in line with digital shift in printing industry
  • Achieves product range expansion and customer diversification through chemical products business linkage
  • Headquartered in Tokyo, with strong linkage between R&D and manufacturing bases

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Expanding demand for environmentally friendly products
  • New demand from spread of digital printing technologies
  • Growth in overseas markets and export expansion
  • Expansion in high-functionality and specialty ink fields
  • Regulatory compliance strengthening for sustainability
  • Improvement in manufacturing process efficiency technologies
  • Product development accompanying diversification of printed materials
  • Expansion of solution proposals for printing industry
  • Utilization of synergies within Kyodo Printing Group
  • Acceleration of new materials and new technology introductions
  • Diversified growth in chemical products field
  • Sophistication of B2B services

Strategic Goals

  • Achieve 70% sales ratio for environmentally friendly products
  • Expand sales in domestic and overseas markets
  • Capture top share in digital printing-related products
  • Reduce CO2 emissions in manufacturing processes by 50%
  • Establish sustainable supply chain
  • Continuous increase in R&D investment
  • Acquire new customers and improve customer satisfaction
  • Strengthen global partnerships
  • Optimize diverse product portfolio
  • Enhance corporate brand value

Business Segments

Printing Ink Supply

Overview
Stably supplies a variety of ink products to the printing industry.
Competitiveness
Customer base through collaboration with Kyodo Printing Group
Customers
  • Printing Companies
  • Publishers
  • Packaging Material Manufacturers
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Packaging Producers
  • Packaging and Label Industry
  • Commercial Printers
  • Trading Companies
Products
  • Offset Ink
  • Gravure Ink
  • Screen Ink
  • UV Ink
  • Water-based Ink
  • Packaging Ink
  • Conductive Ink

Chemical Products and Raw Material Supply

Overview
Provides high-quality chemical products for various industrial applications.
Competitiveness
Product development capabilities based on broad chemical expertise
Customers
  • Chemical Manufacturers
  • Paint Manufacturers
  • Industrial Product Manufacturers
  • Electronic Component Manufacturers
  • Various Material Manufacturers
Products
  • High-functionality Resins
  • Special Pigments
  • Adhesives
  • Surfactants
  • Powder Resins

Support for Environmentally Friendly Product Development

Overview
Proposes sustainable product lines compliant with environmental regulations.
Competitiveness
Accumulated environmental technologies and rapid product improvements
Customers
  • Printing Industry
  • Packaging Industry
  • Companies Addressing Environmental Regulations
Products
  • VOC-Reduced Ink
  • Water-based and UV Curable Products

Supply of Products for Special Markets

Overview
High-functionality materials tailored to needs in cutting-edge technology fields.
Competitiveness
High technological capabilities and customer-specific responsiveness
Customers
  • Electronics Manufacturers
  • Automotive Parts Manufacturers
  • Medical Device Manufacturers
Products
  • Conductive Ink
  • Heat-resistant Ink
  • Special Paints

B2B Packaging and Printing Materials Sales

Overview
Handles stable supply of materials for printing processes.
Competitiveness
Material proposal capabilities aligned with market needs
Customers
  • Packaging Printers
  • Commercial Printers
Products
  • Ink-related Materials
  • Printing Aids

Support for Global Business Expansion

Overview
Product development and supply systems tailored to overseas demand.
Competitiveness
Overseas strategies based on market analysis
Customers
  • Overseas Printing-related Companies
  • Import/Export Trading Companies
Products
  • Export Inks
  • Overseas Market-adapted Products

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Technological and sales strengths of the Kyodo Printing Group
  • High technological expertise specialized in printing inks
  • Development capabilities for environmentally friendly products
  • Wide lineup of chemical products
  • Stable customer base
  • Long years of industry experience
  • Compatibility with diverse printing methods
  • Robust research and development capabilities
  • Strength of domestic production bases
  • Prompt customer response
  • Sustainable manufacturing technologies
  • Development capabilities for functional materials
  • Synergy effects within the Kyodo Printing Group
  • Thorough quality control systems
  • Commitment to compliance with environmental regulations

Competitive Advantages

  • Stable supply capabilities through collaboration with Kyodo Printing Group
  • Specialized in printing, corresponding to diverse applications
  • Adapts to market trends with low environmental impact technologies
  • Differentiation through development of high-value-added inks
  • Brand strength based on long history and trust
  • Technological superiority in multifunctional inks and conductive inks
  • Product expansion through linkage with chemical products business
  • Reliability from manufacturing quality control at domestic bases
  • Enhanced corporate value through environmental response and sustainability practices
  • Market development leveraging Kyodo Printing Group's customer network
  • Product deployment capable of addressing niche markets in printing industry
  • Responsiveness from rapid development to commercialization
  • Rich lineup of regulatory-compliant products
  • Nationwide distribution network through diverse sales channels
  • Customer-close support system by engineers

Threats

  • Decline in ink demand due to digitalization of printing industry
  • Cost increases accompanying stricter environmental regulations
  • Intensified competition with low-price products from overseas manufacturers
  • Risk of fluctuations in raw material prices
  • Shrinkage of domestic market and aging population
  • Cost fluctuations in exports/imports due to exchange rate changes
  • Emergence of new alternative technologies
  • Regulatory strengthening due to environmental issues
  • Intensification of international competition
  • Decline in market competitiveness due to delays in technological innovation
  • Rapid changes in customer needs
  • Supply chain risks

Innovations

2024: Development of New Water-based Environmentally Friendly Ink

Overview
Commercialized water-based ink that balances VOC reduction and high color development.
Impact
Contributes to expanding market share of environmentally friendly products.

2023: Introduction of High-speed Curing Technology for UV Curable Ink

Overview
Achieved improved production efficiency and reduced energy consumption.
Impact
Balances environmental impact reduction and cost reduction.

2022: Research on High-performance Conductive Ink

Overview
Improved durability of conductive ink for electronic devices.
Impact
Supports sales growth in the electronics market.

2021: Development of New Pigments for Printing

Overview
Developed new pigments with vivid colors and excellent light resistance.
Impact
Contributes to performance as high-value-added products.

2020: Improvement of Manufacturing Processes to Reduce Environmental Impact

Overview
Implemented reduction of CO2 emissions and waste during manufacturing.
Impact
Achieved significant reduction in environmental impact.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of VOC emission reduction products
  • Energy-saving and waste reduction activities in manufacturing processes
  • Strengthening procurement of environmentally considerate raw materials
  • Introduction of recyclable packaging
  • In-house employee training to raise environmental awareness