Packaging does more than protect—it informs customers, defines brand identity and drives sales. In Japan, where competition means packaging design can make or break a product, advanced inks provider T&K Toka has built a strong reputation.
Founded nearly eight decades ago, the company continues to uphold its mission of “technology and kindness” with a lineup of environmentally conscious inks. Its flagship UV Zero ink is free of traditional photoinitiators—chemicals used in curing via light exposure. With low-impact materials that meet strict safety standards, UV Zero is redefining printing for food, medical and cosmetics packaging. Alongside producing inks that use 50% less energy to cure, and saving costs for customers and the planet, T&K Toka has also developed EB Ink, a VOC-free formula cured by electron beams, reducing odor and heat.
President and CEO Nobumasa Ishiai emphasizes a people-first approach. “My focus is on building a tightly knit, efficient team that can engage with the global market. Ultimately, it’s about turning weaknesses into strengths. We see strong potential in Southeast Asia, where Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand have a growing middle class with rising demand for convenient packaged food,” Ishiai said.
