Toyo Printing Inks, operating under the artience Group in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone in western Turkey, opened its new production facility built with an investment of $70 million. 

The new factory has an environmentally friendly design, advanced technological infrastructure and sustainable production methods. 

The opening ceremony was attended by Mehmet Yılmaz (President of Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry), Sait Cemal Türek (President of Manisa Organized Industrial Zone), Kenichi Kasahara (Consul General of Japan in Istanbul), Yakup Benli (CEO and Board Member of Toyo Printing Inks), Satoru Takashima (CEO of artience Group) and Isao Kameoka (Chairman of Toyo Printing Inks), as well as many local and foreign high-level guests.

 The new facility, built on a 62,500 m² area within the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, will not only increase Toyo Printing Inks’ production capacity but also significantly enhance the company’s innovation capabilities.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Yakup Benli (CEO and Board Member of Toyo Printing Inks), said: “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.

“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 prioritized.”

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Kenichi Kasahara (Consul General of Japan in Istanbul), pointed out that the economic relations between Turkey and Japan are getting stronger each year. 

Kasahara said: “Economic relations between Japan and Turkey are continuing to strengthen. Today, here in Manisa, there are many Japanese companies and production facilities. This shows us that the relations between the two countries have become even stronger. 2024 was the 100th year of friendly relations between Turkey and Japan, and today we are excited to kick off the second century of this friendship.”