Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS: DNPLY), founded in 1876 and headquartered in Tokyo, is one of Japan’s largest printing and packaging conglomerates. The company began as a book printer and has since expanded into a diverse portfolio of printing and functional materials businesses. Over more than a century of operations, Dai Nippon Printing has grown into a global enterprise with subsidiaries and offices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
The company’s core activities are divided into several business segments. Its Printing & Communication Services segment encompasses commercial printing, book and magazine production, and security printing, including banknotes, stamps and certificates. The Packaging & Labels segment provides flexible packaging, folding cartons and labels for food, beverage and pharmaceutical clients, integrating design, manufacturing and logistics support to meet global safety and compliance standards.
In recent years, Dai Nippon Printing has invested heavily in functional and industrial materials. The Living Environment & Industrial Supplies segment develops surface decoration, films, and printed electronics for applications such as automotive interiors and consumer electronics. Meanwhile, the Electronics & Information segment focuses on organic light‐emitting diode (OLED) panel components, printed circuit boards and antenna technologies for smartphones, wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
Under the leadership of President Yoshinori Furuya, Dai Nippon Printing continues to emphasize innovation, digital transformation and sustainability. The company serves a broad range of markets—ranging from publishing houses and consumer packaged goods companies to high‐tech manufacturers—while pursuing research in next-generation displays, security solutions and eco-friendly materials to support long-term growth.
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