Expansions: Toyo Printing launches US$70 mn facility in Turkey; Huntsman ups amines capacity in Texas for semiconductor sector

Toyo Printing Inks, operating under the Artience Group in western Turkey, recently inaugurated its new production facility built with an investment of US$70 million. The new facility, built on a 62,500 sq m area within the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, will double Toyo Printing Inks’ production capacity, though the company did not state the tonnage.

The company also stated that the high-quality printing inks and adhesives produced in the new factory are of great importance, especially in the packaging industry, with the products used in many areas in the food packaging and wrapping industries.

Stating that environmentally friendly and sustainable production methods are also at the forefront in the new factory, the company added that advanced technologies such as water-based inks and high-performance inks intended for metal packaging are among the products to be produced in the second phase.

Yakup Benli, CEO and Board Member of Toyo Printing Inks, stated that the new factory will allow the firm to manufacture products such as lamination adhesives, which it previously imported. “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 prioritised," he furthered.

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." Moreover, Mr. Kasahara recalled an incident that took place in 1985, and while commemorating Turkey's assistance to Japan with gratitude, he stated that such friendships should always be remembered.

In other news, speciality chemicals firm Huntsman Corporation has announced that its Performance Products division has expanded its manufacturing site in Conroe, Texas, to expand its amines output for the semiconductor industry. The firm did not provide the capacity increase.

The new E-GRADE unit will bolster Huntsman's portfolio by providing high-purity, low-trace metal amines, including quaternary amines and amine oxides, essential for semiconductor chip manufacturing.

"With this unique offering, we are well positioned to become a world-leading supplier of semiconductor-grade amines," said Jan Buberl, President of Performance Products. "We now have the global manufacturing capability, R&D expertise, and broad portfolio to offer our customers with solutions that meet the industry's highest quality standards."

Conroe City Mayor, Duke Coon, commented, "Huntsman's new E-GRADE unit provides a significant boost for our local economy, helping to create numerous job opportunities and further solidifying Conroe's position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology."

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