Environmentally Friendly Printing Inks For Japan And The World

Founded in 1947, specialist printing ink manufacturer T&K TOKA is targeting greater international reach as it works to develop cutting-edge products that contribute to achieving a greener future.

A 75-year-old firm whose motto is 'technology and kindness', T&K TOKA manufactures market-leading printing inks for a wide variety of applications. "Our philosophy is: use advanced technology and sincere service to provide products that contribute to solving issues for our customers and society," says Representative Director Yoshikatsu Masuda.

With a product portfolio led by its popular UV 161 series, T&K TOKA specializes in UV inks, which are hardened and dried using ultraviolet light. "We have a comprehensive line-up of products that can respond to each area according to the type of printing substrate and the printing method," Mr. Masuda says.

T&K TOKA not only covers a range of printing needs, but is also committed to creating products that help foster a greener future. "For example, we're trying to increase the amount of biomass-derived ingredients within the ink," Mr. Masuda notes. "Currently, research and development of biomass UV inks is underway to increase the biomass component while retaining the performance and ease of use of conventional UV inks. We're also introducing power-saving inks that reduce electricity consumption during UV irradiation."