Toyo Printing Inks Unveils New $70 Million Manufacturing Facility in Turkey

Toyo Printing Inks, a subsidiary of Artience Group, has officially opened its new production facility in the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone in western Turkey. Developed with an investment of USD 70 million, the state-of-the-art factory features eco-friendly design, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable production practices.

The inauguration ceremony drew a host of distinguished guests, including Mehmet Yılmaz, President of the Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Sait Cemal Türek, President of the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone; Kenichi Kasahara, Consul General of Japan in Istanbul; Yakup Benli, CEO and Board Member of Toyo Printing Inks; Satoru Takashima, CEO of the artience Group; and Isao Kameoka, Chairman of Toyo Printing Inks, along with many other local and international dignitaries.

The new facility, spanning 62,500 m2 within the Manisa Organised Industrial Zone, is set to boost Toyo Printing Inks’ production capacity while greatly strengthening its innovation capabilities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Yakup Benli (CEO and Board Member of Toyo Printing Inks) stated that the long-standing relations between Türkiye and Japan have been further strengthened through this investment. “This factory is not just a production facility—it is a symbol of the friendship and cooperation between the two countries. As we leave behind the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Türkiye, this investment represents a significant step toward carrying these strong ties into the future,” he said.

Stating that the new factory will contribute to domestic production while increasing production capacity, Benli said, "Thanks to this investment, we will double our production capacity, and we aim to manufacture products such as lamination adhesives, which we previously imported, domestically. Our new facility will be a production and export base, not only for Turkey but also for neighbouring countries. While our facility, equipped with advanced technology and automation systems, ensures efficiency and energy saving, environmental sustainability is also prioritised."

High-Quality Products and Sustainability

Satoru Takashima (CEO of Artience Group) stated that the high-quality printing inks and adhesives produced in the new factory are of great importance, especially in the packaging industry. Takashima said, "Our products are used in many areas in the food packaging and wrapping industries. In this period when the packaging and wrapping industry is growing, we will be able to reach wider markets thanks to Turkey's strategic location."

Stating that environmentally friendly and sustainable production methods are also at the forefront in the new factory, Takashima said that advanced technologies such as water-based inks and high-performance inks intended for metal packaging are among the products to be produced in the second phase.

New Investment, Strong Partnerships and Confidence in Turkey

In his speech at the opening ceremony, Isao Kameoka (Chairman of the Board of Toyo Printing Inks) thanked all the guests who attended the event and expressed his pleasure on behalf of Toyo Printing Inks and the Artience Group to celebrate the opening of the new factory together with the guests.

Kameoka stated that the guests will be able to explore the new factory on site and emphasised that the factory, equipped with advanced technology, attracts attention with its modern equipment infrastructure. He also said that this investment would help their business partners and the Turkish community.

The opening ceremony attracted great interest from both local and foreign guests. The advanced technology and sustainability vision offered by the factory aroused excitement and appreciation among all visitors. This event, which symbolises the friendship between Turkey and Japan, underlined Toyo Printing Ink's efforts for sectoral and regional development. The guests who attended the opening ceremony were not only excited about the opening of a new factory but also about the investment in a strong future.

Source: Artience