ARMOR-IIMAK Japan Positions Japanese Market as Core of Growth Strategy, Promotes Business Expansion and Strengthening of New Management Structure
ARMOR-IIMAK Japan, a global leader in thermal transfer ribbons, announced its strategy to place the Japanese market at the core of its growth. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the company will invest in quality improvement, environmental initiatives, stable supply, and technical support, and will exhibit at Interphex Japan in May 2026.
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ARMOR-IIMAK Japan (hereinafter "the Company"), the Japanese subsidiary of ARMOR-IIMAK (France), which holds the world's top share in thermal transfer ribbons, announces its strengthened strategy and new organizational structure aimed at business expansion and enhancing customer value, positioning the Japanese market as the core of its mid-to-long-term growth strategy.
In conjunction, we are pleased to announce our participation in the "28th Interphex Japan" to be held in May 2026.
This initiative, at the milestone of our 25th anniversary, demonstrates our continuous investment and long-term commitment to the Japanese market.
■ Strategic Importance of the Japanese Market
Since our establishment in 2000, we have provided high-quality and highly reliable thermal transfer products to customers throughout Japan.
The Japanese market is characterized by high-quality demands, expectations for technological innovation, and an emphasis on reliability, which makes it a crucial market for us. We also have high expectations for it as a core market to support future business growth.
Over the past 25 years, we have continuously delivered value to many customers.
■ Future Investment Policy
To achieve further growth in the Japanese market, the Company will actively invest in the following key areas:
・Further Improvement in Quality
Addressing diverse applications with over 27 types of product lineups.
・Environmental Initiatives
Promoting resource reduction through SolFree® technology (100% solvent-free) and thin-film PET.
・Strengthening Stable Supply System
Ensuring stable supply through collaboration with global bases.
・Expansion of Technical Support
Strengthening a rapid and specialized response system for customer issues.
■ New General Manager System
The Company has established a new management system with the aim of expanding business and strengthening its organization in the Japanese market.
Kohei Azuma has been appointed as General Manager.
New General Manager Kohei Azuma
"Under the new management system, we will strengthen our rapid and flexible response to customer needs, and further enhance our technical proposal and support system. We will further strengthen our presence in the Japanese market and steadily promote our mid-to-long-term growth strategy."
A specialized team of 5 members will promote agile, customer-focused service provision.
■ Exhibition Information
Exhibition Name: The 28th Interphex Japan
Dates: May 20 (Wed) - 22 (Fri), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8550
Booth Number: #41-28
At our booth, we will introduce thermal transfer solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields.
Main Exhibits:
・High-durability ribbons (chemical, heat, and abrasion resistance)
・Traceability/regulatory compliance solutions
・Key products: AXR®7+, APX®8
・Environmentally friendly products (e.g., solvent-free technology)
Please visit our booth #41-28.
■ Future Outlook
The Company will continue to deepen its contact with the market through exhibitions, technical seminars, and partner collaborations, further enhancing the value provided to Japanese customers.
■ Inquiries
For inquiries regarding this release, please contact us via the following:
https://www.armor-iimak.jp/en/contact-us/
In conjunction, we are pleased to announce our participation in the "28th Interphex Japan" to be held in May 2026.
This initiative, at the milestone of our 25th anniversary, demonstrates our continuous investment and long-term commitment to the Japanese market.
■ Strategic Importance of the Japanese Market
Since our establishment in 2000, we have provided high-quality and highly reliable thermal transfer products to customers throughout Japan.
The Japanese market is characterized by high-quality demands, expectations for technological innovation, and an emphasis on reliability, which makes it a crucial market for us. We also have high expectations for it as a core market to support future business growth.
Over the past 25 years, we have continuously delivered value to many customers.
■ Future Investment Policy
To achieve further growth in the Japanese market, the Company will actively invest in the following key areas:
・Further Improvement in Quality
Addressing diverse applications with over 27 types of product lineups.
・Environmental Initiatives
Promoting resource reduction through SolFree® technology (100% solvent-free) and thin-film PET.
・Strengthening Stable Supply System
Ensuring stable supply through collaboration with global bases.
・Expansion of Technical Support
Strengthening a rapid and specialized response system for customer issues.
■ New General Manager System
The Company has established a new management system with the aim of expanding business and strengthening its organization in the Japanese market.
Kohei Azuma has been appointed as General Manager.
New General Manager Kohei Azuma
"Under the new management system, we will strengthen our rapid and flexible response to customer needs, and further enhance our technical proposal and support system. We will further strengthen our presence in the Japanese market and steadily promote our mid-to-long-term growth strategy."
A specialized team of 5 members will promote agile, customer-focused service provision.
■ Exhibition Information
Exhibition Name: The 28th Interphex Japan
Dates: May 20 (Wed) - 22 (Fri), 2026
Venue: Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba 261-8550
Booth Number: #41-28
At our booth, we will introduce thermal transfer solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and healthcare fields.
Main Exhibits:
・High-durability ribbons (chemical, heat, and abrasion resistance)
・Traceability/regulatory compliance solutions
・Key products: AXR®7+, APX®8
・Environmentally friendly products (e.g., solvent-free technology)
Please visit our booth #41-28.
■ Future Outlook
The Company will continue to deepen its contact with the market through exhibitions, technical seminars, and partner collaborations, further enhancing the value provided to Japanese customers.
■ Inquiries
For inquiries regarding this release, please contact us via the following:
https://www.armor-iimak.jp/en/contact-us/