Toppan Printing of Japan has strengthened its packaging business focussing on flexible packaging with a new plant and new technology, and products to be developed aimed at the cultivation of overseas growth markets.
The new Gunma based plant which is currently being constructed has been described as the mother factory not just for the domestic business, but also for the production of flexible packaging for overseas markets where Toppan anticipates growth.
Toppan says it will install state-of-the-art equipment in the new plant and bolster its production capacity.
The new plant will supply packaging materials for food and toiletries, as well as for other fields where Toppan anticipates future growth such as healthcare products.
Toppan will set out to put in place a clean production environment and advanced quality control system at the new plant, which will provide a high barrier flexible packaging materials that use Toppan’s original clear high barrier films, GL Film and Prime Barrier to sectors such as food, healthcare, and industrial materials.
Toppan aims to also strengthen the production of the main base materials of composite containers that combine materials such as flexible packaging, paperboard cartons, and plastics. By actively developing new technologies and products, the new plant will proactively supply products to cultivate both domestic and overseas markets. In the future, Toppan Printing plans to create a highly efficient production structure combining R&D and production by establishing an R&D facility within the site of the new plant.
