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Toppan Printing develops a battery-free display RFID device with a function
that enables text and images to be shown
- Information is displayed on an electronic paper display using only the power
supplied from the reader/writer -Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed an RFID (*1) device that is compliant with the ISO/IEC15693 (*2) communication standard and can display information on an IC chip in text and images without the need for a battery.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1434.html
2012-10-31Toppan Printing develops a new grade of its susceptor heating sheet
for microwave ovens with which the food can be removed easily after heatingToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a new grade of its susceptor heating sheet for microwave ovens.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1438.html
2012-09-27Toppan Printing develops a laminated packaging material
using biomass polyethylene film with a thickness of less than 40µm
- New product in the biomass plastic "BIOAXX" series
can be used for applications such as food and medicines -As a new product in its series of BIOAXX products that use biomass plastics, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a laminated packaging material that uses biomass polyethylene film (biomass PE) with a thickness of less than 40µm. As a flexible packaging material for items such as food and medicines, the launch of mass production is targeted for the spring of 2013.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1420.html
2012-09-25Toppan Printing develops Sosogi Jozu - a standing pouch with improved ease of pouring
A new easy-to-open structure for smooth refillingToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a standing pouch called Sosogi Jozu (easy pour), with which the ease of pouring out contents has been improved. Full-scale sales will begin in mid-September 2012 targeting the toiletries and cosmetics industries.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1416.html
2012-09-12Toppan Group obtains license for the manufacture
of medical products (in-vitro diagnostic reagents) at its Satte PlantOn August 21, 2012, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) obtained a license for the manufacture of medical products (in-vitro diagnostic reagents) at the Satte Plant (Satte, Saitama Prefecture) of Toppan Plastic Co., Ltd. (head office: Taito Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Kiyoshi Sawada), a packaging-related subsidiary of Toppan Printing.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1410.html
2012-09-05Toppan Printing develops a shrink wrap package with carton-shaped cardboard
attached that has improved ease of opening and decorative qualities
- Achieving both usability and enhanced in-store display with a new form -Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a shrink wrap package with carton-shaped cardboard attached that has improved decorative qualities and ease of opening.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1409.html
2012-08-31Toppan Printing develops a new grade of its paper-based high barrier
Eco Flat Cup for the filling of alcoholic beverages
- Deformation of the cup due to temperature changes is prevented
and it can be used for alcoholic drinks that require high temperature filling -Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a new grade for its paper-based high barrier Eco Flat Cup® which can be filled with alcoholic beverages. Full-scale sales will be launched in early September 2012.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1415.html
2012-08-29Toppan Printing starts manufacturing inlets for new security products
in a plant in the United States
Mass production and manpower saving with a fully automated and consolidated production lineToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has completed construction of a new plant in Round Rock, Texas, U.S.A. for the manufacture of inlets with mounted IC chips and antennas, and full-scale production will begin in early August 2012.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1396.html
2012-08-02Toppan Printing and NEC Toppan Circuit Solutions develop Secure Printed Wiring
board that is highly effective in preventing counterfeiting
Due to the use of a special security ink, authenticity can be
determined with a purpose-built inspection deviceToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) and NEC Toppan Circuit Solutions, Inc. (hereafter TNCSi; head office Minato Ward, Tokyo; President: Keiji Miyajima)have developed a "Secure Printed Wiring Board" which is highly effective in preventing counterfeiting.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1392.html
2012-06-12Toppan Printing and Kyoto University develop a tungsten-based
functional paper that blocks radiation
Bringing together the strengths of tungsten and paper to create a radiation shielding material that is easy to process and lead-free Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a tungsten-based functional paper that blocks radiation by incorporating tungsten (*1) in paper in high density. Sample shipments will begin from mid-June 2012.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1372.html
2012-06-07Toppan to develop virtual simulation service for the automobile industry
that realizes real time rendering and distribution of high-quality 3D computer graphics
based on cloud server technology
- Optional parts and color configuration functions and sales information
including prices will be provided. -Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a virtual simulation service for the automobile industry that enables high-quality 3D computer graphics to be rendered and distributed in real time on a cloud server. The beta service will be released in May 2012, with the system being used as a tool to support sales in car dealerships and via internet catalogs, and the full service will be available from the summer of 2012.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1344.html
2012-04-20Siam Toppan Packaging begins manufacture of primary packaging (containers) for food
- First paperboard container manufacturing plant in Thailand to obtain certification
for the BRC/IOP (Category 1) food safety standard -Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) and package manufacturing company Siam Toppan Packaging Co., Ltd. (hereafter Siam Toppan; head office: Samut Prakan, Thailand; Managing Director: Shintaro Shimamune) (*1) have installed a paperboard container manufacturing line that is capable of high-level hygiene control at Siam Toppan's Factory 2, and will commence full-scale operation in April 2012.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1351.html
2012-04-09Toppan Printing begins sales of NFC compatible IC tags that can be processed
in a variety of forms
Use will be possible for a wide range of applications for the NFC market,
for which expansion is anticipated. Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed NFC compatible IC tags that can be processed into a variety of forms for the NFC (*1) market, for which significant growth is anticipated. From mid-September 2011, sales will be launched targeting a wide range of applications including concert tickets, admission management for amusement facilities, and ID authentication at gas stations.
Toppan Printing has developed a highly sensitive and durable compact antenna, and made it possible to reduce tag size or process tags into various forms. Toppan Printing will commercialize and customize NFC compatible IC tags that can be used in a wide range of applications to suit customer needs.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1275.html
2011-09-02Toppan Printing develops Japan's first packaging film using biomass polyethylene
Used commercially for standing refill pouches and adopted for items such as hair care productsToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) has developed Japan's first film for use in packaging materials that uses biomass polyethylene (PE).
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1265.html
2011-08-08Announcement of Business Alliance and Establishment of JV for Optical Films
Between Panasonic Electric Works, Toppan Printing and TomoegawaPanasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kadoma city, Osaka; President: Shusaku Nagae; hereinafter referred to as PEW), Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko ; hereinafter referred to as Toppan Printing) and Tomoegawa Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshio Inoue; hereinafter referred to as TOMOEGAWA ) have agreed to a business alliance for optical films and announced today that they entered into an agreement to establish a joint venture for manufacturing products including anti-reflection films *1.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1248.html
2011-07-04Toppan Printing and Arisawa Manufacturing enter tie-up in
patterned retardation film business for 3D-compatible displayToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) and Arisawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Arisawa Mfg.; head office: Joetsu-shi, Niigata; President & Chief Executive Officer: Sanji Arisawa)have agreed, as of
May 10, 2011, on a business tie-up regarding patterned retardation film (FPR) for 3D-compatible displays adopting the passive method, which, through polarized glasses, shows different images concurrently to the right eye and the left eye.
Based on this agreement, the two companies are establishing on June 01, 2011 a joint venture company which engages in development of efficient mass-production technologies for patterned retardation films for 3D-compatible displays, and also manufacturing of such films.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1218.html
2011-05-20Toppan Printing and Taiwan's Chi Lin collaborate to launch
an electronic paper business targeting use in industry In March 2011, Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) and Chi Lin Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter Chi Lin; President: Y.G. Hsu), a core company in Taiwan's Chi Mei Group, reached a basic agreement on a collaboration in electronic paper business targeting industrial applications such as electronic price tags, retail point-of-sale displays, and logistics instruction labels.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1213.html
2011-05-12Toppan Printing and Kureha reach agreement on
the transfer of the Besela barrier film business Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & Representative Director: Shingo Kaneko) and Kureha Corporation (hereafter Kureha; head office: Chuo Ward, Tokyo; President & Chief Executive Officer: Takao Iwasaki) have agreed to Kureha's Besela high-barrier film business being transferred to Toppan Printing with a target date of May this year.
Based on this agreement, Kureha will transfer business rights, patents, trademarks, know-how and other intellectual property rights related to the Besela business to Toppan Printing.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1211.html
2011-04-26Toppan Printing and Toyo Seikan reach a basic agreement on
business tie-up for lithium-ion battery exterior materials
Aiming to be the world's first total supplier with a full lineup Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) and Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd. (hereafter Toyo Seikan; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President: Shunji Kaneko) have reached a basic agreement on a business tie-up that will target the strengthening of the business for the exterior materials used for lithium-ion batteries.
Based on the basic agreement, the two companies will proceed with discussions on specific issues with a view to establishing a new company through joint investment.
With this collaboration, Toppan Printing and Toyo Seikan will aim to create the world's first specialist manufacturer handling all types of exterior materials for lithium-ion batteries from soft packs (aluminum laminate film) and hard packs (metal can type), to protective metal cases for soft packs.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1202.html
2011-04-14Toppan Printing and Chi Lin Technology to collaborate
on industrial electronics paper business
Alliance to target industrial e-Paper marketsTokyo, Japan and Tainan, Taiwan - April 13, 2011 - Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) and Chi Lin Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter Chi Lin; Tainan, Taiwan; President: Y.G. Hsu), a core company in Taiwan' s Chi Mei Group, have announced their intent to enter into an alliance to deliver commercial/industrial electronic paper (e-Paper) applications including electronic price tags, retail point-of-sale displays, and logistics instruction labels.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1200.html
2011-04-13Toppan Printing develops the Metal Face Card - a magnetic card with a high quality look
A glossy look and a metallic feel
To be used for the redesigned Sogo & Seibu "Millennium" and "Club On" members cardsToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a magnetic card with a highly glossy look and metallic texture called the "Metal Face Card" (patent pending), and will begin full-scale sales from early March 2011.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1191.html
2011-03-07Launching Japan-Korea Collaborative Operation
Test of Mobile NFC ServicFrom February 2011, KDDI Corporation, SOFTBANK MOBILE Corp., Credit Saison Co.,Ltd., Orient Corporation, Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., and T-Engine Forum will start collaborative operation tests of mobile NFC services, which can be used both in Japan and Korea.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1174.html
2011-02-09Sales of low cost brand protection tool "Easy Order Hologram" are launched
Providing holograms at low cost, with short delivery times and in small lots at a time when demand is increasing for their use in brand protectionToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) has developed the "Easy Order Hologram" for use as an anti-counterfeiting label. This hologram is around 50% cheaper than previous holograms (*1), has a short delivery time and can be provided in small lots starting at 50,000. Sales will be launched in late January 2011 targeting use for the export products of manufacturing companies.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1177.html
2011-01-25Toppan Printing Enters into Extended Agreement with IBM
for 14nm Photomask Process Development
Tokyo - Jan. 17, 2011-- Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (Toppan Printing; Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) announced today that it has extended a joint development agreement with IBM for leading-edge photomask process, covering the 14 nanometer technology node for logic devices. The development work will take place at IBM' s photomask facility in Essex Junction, VT., and Toppan' s Asaka photomask facility in Niiza, Saitama, Japan, from January 2011 through 2012.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1164.html
2011-01-17Toppan Printing develops prototype of "TANE-KAMICARD(R)" - a card with plant seeds inside
An environmentally-friendly biodegradable card that can be planted after use to produce blossoming flowersToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) has developed a prototype of "TANE-KAMICARD (R)", an environmentally-friendly paper-based card that has plant seeds inside the card. The name originates from the Japanese words for seed, "tane", and paper, "kami".
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1162.html
2010-12-13Toppan Printing develops the CP500 - one of the world's fastest card printers
Productivity has been significantly enhanced with a machine that is more compact
and lighter than previous Toppan modelsToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) has developed the "CP500", one of the world's fastest card printers for issuing cards such as ID cards, student cards and admission cards. The company will improve stability and aim to launch sales in August 2011 exclusively through its global distributor GET Group outside Japan (GET is the global leader in the identification industry and the relation with Toppan is ongoing for more than 15 years).
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1150.html
2010-12-01Toppan Printing to expand its Fukaya Plant in response to increasing
demand for functional films
Expansion of production capacity for functional films
such as barrier films and solar cell componentsToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko) will expand its Fukaya Plant (Fukaya, Saitama Prefecture), a manufacturing base for functional films such as barrier films and solar cell components, and increase production capacity.
With this expansion, new production lines for barrier films and solar cell components will be installed. The company will aim to expand business in the living environment and environmental energy fields with an increase in the production capacity for functional films which includes raising capacity for solar cell backsheets to roughly 2.5 times the current level.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1140.html
2010-11-08Toppan Printing develops "Emboss Look G2" - a surface processing technology for
paper cartons that has twice the textured feel of previous technologiesToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko), has developed a surface processing technology called "Emboss Look G2" that uses gravure printing and a specially developed thick, clear varnish to create visual effects on paper cartons and a glossy finish with a texture similar to an enamel coating . Sales will be launched from the middle of October 2010.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1118.html
2010-10-06The development of an NFC compliant, high-function contactless IC card
with a high-definition, full-color liquid crystal displayToppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko), has developed an NFC compliant (*1), high-function contactless IC card that has a high-definition, full-color liquid crystal display. As a concept model for next-generation IC cards, this card will be displayed in the Toppan booth at FIT2010 (Forum on Information Technology 2010) which will be held at the Tokyo International Forum from October 7. (Organized by The Japan Financial News Co., Ltd.)
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1119.html
2010-10-05Toppan Printing's automatic ID system device control tool "Auto ID Library" is adopted for fixed asset management and inventory count support software "Convi.BASE" from Netreqs"Auto ID Library", an input/output device control tool for automatic identification systems from Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. (hereafter Toppan Printing; head office: Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Shingo Kaneko), has been adopted for "Convi.BASE(*)" fixed asset management and inventory count support software offered by Netreqs Co., Ltd. (hereafter Netreqs: head office: Koto Ward, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazutaka Sato).From mid-September Convi.BASE will offer an IC tag-based fixed asset management option that has now been made possible.
http://www.toppan.co.jp/english/news/newsrelease1136.html
2010-09-16