Takigawa

What Takigawa does

Takigawa Corporation Japan (株式会社タキガワ・コーポレーション), headquartered in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, is a flexible packaging manufacturer founded in 1907 and re-incorporated in its current form in 1952, employing 501–1,000 people. The company produces bags, pouches, and rollstock films across formats including flat bottom, pinch bottom, foldover bottom, stand-up, three-side seal, side gusset, spouted, and shaker configurations, augmented by a deep stack of proprietary modules: EZ Lock (micro-hook reclosure), Child Protect (PPPA/ISO8317:2015 child-resistant zipper), Tear Rite (scissor-free straight-line opening), Triple/Double Zipper, Fiber Vent, Microperforation, Powder Zipper, Slide Rite, Front Zip, Laser Scoreline, Registered Matte, Botanical/Metallic Inks, and PacXpert (licensed from Dow Chemical in December 2015). The product portfolio also extends to environmental response packaging using plant-derived, biodegradable, mono-material recyclable, and post-consumer recycled content.

Takigawa operates as a sales-led B2B manufacturer with a direct sales channel supplemented by manufacturer representatives, regional sales offices in Singapore (Dec 2011), Canada (May 2011), Europe/Germany (June 2012), and Los Angeles, plus manufacturing plants in Funabashi, Vietnam/TCV (June 2012), and Bardstown, Kentucky/TCA (grand opening June 2019). Revenue is generated through one-time sales of flexible packaging products and professional-services contract manufacturing (OEM/ODM for LLDPE, CPP, PE shrink films with custom formulation and prototyping), priced on a quote basis rather than publicly disclosed rates. The company targets manufacturers and brand owners across food, pet food, health supplements, cosmetics, coffee, detergent, lawn/gardening, child-safety/pharmaceutical, and entertainment/fan merchandise segments, and is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.

Following the March 30, 2022 transfer of 100% of issued shares to Rengo Co., Ltd., Takigawa became a 70%-owned subsidiary of Rengo within the group's General Packaging Industry division (with Nihon Matai and Howa Sangyo each holding 15% as of October 3, 2023). Marketing relies on heavy trade show participation (SPORTEC, PETFOOD FORUM, 健康博覧会, 化粧品開発展, 日本の食品輸出EXPO), website content marketing, social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn), and earned media including a 2021 Newsweek feature and Nikkei coverage for sustainable packaging. The company is led by President Hiroyuki Takigawa.

Name

Takigawa

Legal name

株式会社タキガワ・コーポレーション

Website

https://takigawa-corp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Takigawa Corporation Japan is a 1907-founded flexible packaging manufacturer producing bags, pouches, rollstock, and proprietary zipper and closure technologies (EZ Lock, Child Protect, Tear Rite) for B2B customers across food, pet food, cosmetics, health supplements, and pharmaceutical safety applications, now operating as a 70%-owned subsidiary of Rengo Co., Ltd. with plants in Japan, Vietnam, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111), Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112)

SIC

Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673)

akta.pro primary industry

Flexible Plastic Packaging (Bags, Pouches, Sachets) Manufacturing (IMANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aseptic & Liquid Flexible Packaging (Bag-in-Box, Spouted Liquid Packs) (IMALABAI), Lightweighting & Material Reduction Solutions (Downgauging, Right-Sizing) (IMALAMAG), Lidding, Sealant & Packaging Webs (Heat-Seal, Peelable, Retort Lids) (IMALABAG), Flexibles for Hygiene & Medical (Sterile Barrier, Wound Care, Diaper Backsheets) (IMALABAK)

Keywords

• Flexible packaging products
• Spouted pouches bags
• Child resistant packaging
• Custom printing services
• Sustainable packaging materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiba

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flexible Packaging Products: Manufacture and sale of flexible packaging products including bags, pouches, rollstock films, and specialized packaging solutions. Products sold directly to manufacturers and brand owners across various industries.
2. Contract Manufacturing (OEM/ODM): Custom manufacturing of film products including LLDPE, CPP, PE shrink films. Offers custom formulation, material selection, and prototyping services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Takigawa Corporation manufactures and sells flexible packaging products including bags, pouches, rollstock films, and spouted pouches with proprietary closure systems, printing capabilities, and sustainable materials. The company serves manufacturers and brand owners across food, pet food, health supplements, cosmetics, coffee, detergent, and gardening industries with customized packaging solutions including child-resistant, easy-open, reclosable, and insect-proof air venting technologies.

Product overview

Takigawa Corporation is a flexible packaging manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of bags, pouches, and rollstock products. The core product lineup includes Flat Bottom, Pinch Bottom, Foldover Bottom, Stand Up Pouch, 3 Side Seal, Card Sleeves, Rollstock, Side Gusset Bags, Spouted Pouches, and Shaker Bags. These are complemented by add-on modules and features including various zipper types (Triple/Double Zipper, EZ Lock, Front Zip, Slide Rite, Powder Zipper, Straight Cut Zipper), air venting solutions (Fiber Vent, Microperforation, Valve), handles (Side Gusset Handle, Punch Hole Handle), printing technologies (Digital Printing, Printable Matte), and easy-open systems (Laser Scoreline, Tear Rite). The company also provides environmental response products (recyclable, biodegradable, plant-derived materials) and specialized solutions like Child Protect (child-resistant) and PacXpert. Takigawa serves diverse markets including food, pet food, health supplements, cosmetics, coffee, detergent, lawn/gardening, and promotional items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• こまもり袋 (Komamori-bukuro): Child-resistant packaging bag with CR (Child-Resistance) function to prevent accidental ingestion by children
• EZ Lock
• FrontZip
• PacXpert
• タフジップ (Tafu Zip)

Products and services

• Flat Bottom Bags (角底袋) Self-supporting flexible bag with a flat base, offering maximum shelf appeal and stability. Available in single and double layer configurations for contents from 1kg to 10kg. Suitable for food, pet food, and powder products.
• Pinch Bottom Bags Optimal format for medium and large flexible bags offering stability and easy filling for many products.
• Foldover Bottom Bags Common format for large flexible bags; the foldover bottom elevates the simple pinch bottom design with improved stability.
• Stand Up Pouch (スタンディングパック) Easy-to-use flexible pouch that stands on its own even without contents inside. Available in standard and M-fold types.
• 3 Side Seal Bags (三方袋) The most economical and strongest bag type. Perfect for hanging pegs and smaller items, available with or without closures.
• Card Sleeves Competition and collection ready flexible sleeves with unique features for clear, colored, and printed variants.
• Rollstock Films Rollstock flexible packaging films available in a variety of materials and sizes, including oxygen and moisture barrier films for form-fill-seal applications.
• Side Gusset Bags (サイドガセット袋) Side gusset flexible bags available in pinch bottom and foldover bottom configurations. Supports various zipper types including EZ Lock, sliders, and triple zip for resealability.
• Spouted Pouches (スパウトパウチ) Flexible pouch with spout attached as alternative to bottles. Includes square-bottom spout (角底スパウト) variants for improved stability and pouring.
• Shaker Bags (シェイカーバッグ) Flexible bag designed for dispensing granules by shaking. Available in single-use and resealable types.
• Environmental Response / Sustainable Packaging Products (環境配慮型包材) Plant-derived, biodegradable, and recyclable flexible packaging materials developed to minimize environmental impact. Includes mono-material recyclable packaging solutions for export markets.
• Fiber Vent (ファイバーべント) Air Venting Solution Complete insect-proof air venting flexible packaging solution. Allows air flow while preventing insect entry, with adjustable ventilation flow rate for produce and powdered products.
• Microperforation (マイクロパーフォレーション) Air Venting Solution Extremely small hole air venting flexible packaging solution with insect prevention and adjustable flow rate. Controlled hole density for quality management.
• Valve (バルブ) One-Way Air Venting Solution One-way valve integrated into flexible packaging that releases air at specific pressure. Maintains freshness and seal integrity for coffee and other food products.
• Digital Printing (デジタル印刷) Service Variable digital printing service on flexible packaging without plates. Same cost regardless of design variations. Enables small-lot multi-variety production.
• PacXpert Flexible Packaging Technology Flexible packaging technology licensed from Dow Chemical Company. Enables lightweight design with ergonomic handles for precise pouring and quiet liquid dispensing; used in disaster relief water distribution applications.
• Child Protect (チャイルドプロテクト) Child-Resistant Packaging Child-resistant flexible packaging with CR function on zipper to prevent accidental ingestion. Available in pocket type and tab type variants. Complies with PPPA and ISO8317:2015 standards. Awarded Idea Prize at Safety Technology Exhibition 2017.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44% carton size reduction when switching from 1kg standing bags to 1kg flat bottom bags for powders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The Dow Chemical CompanycoreTechnology or Integration · 11 December 2015Licensed PacXpert packaging technology from The Dow Chemical Company. PacXpert enables lightweight packaging design with ergonomic handles for accurate dispensing and silent pouring. Widely used as water distribution bags in disaster relief applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amcor: Global flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer with extensive flexible packaging portfolio serving food, beverage, healthcare, and personal care. Direct competitor in spouted pouches, stand-up pouches, and rollstock across the same customer verticals.
• Mondi: European-headquartered packaging and paper group with significant flexible packaging business serving FMCG customers. Direct competitor in sustainable and recyclable flexible packaging, particularly in EU and Asian markets.
• Huhtamaki: Finnish flexible and rigid packaging manufacturer with global operations serving food, beverage, and consumer goods. Competes directly in flexible pouches, films, and food-contact packaging with comparable sustainability initiatives.
• ProAmpac: Global flexible packaging and specialty materials company focused on sustainable packaging solutions. Direct competitor in pouches, films, and recyclable flexible packaging for food, pet food, and consumer goods with comparable digital print and sustainability capabilities.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging company specializing in food protective packaging, flexible packaging, and cryovac solutions. Competes directly in flexible barrier pouches and rollstock for food and pet food end markets.
• Coveris: European flexible packaging manufacturer serving food, pet food, and consumer goods markets. Direct competitor in pouches, bags, and rollstock, with comparable focus on recyclable and mono-material solutions.

Regional players

• Glenroy: US-based flexible packaging converter specializing in pouches and rollstock for food, beverage, and personal care. Comparable North American competitor, particularly relevant to Takigawa Corporation America's Bardstown operations.

Broad incumbents

• Toppan Holdings: Japanese diversified conglomerate with significant flexible packaging operations alongside printing, electronics, and communications. Competes with Takigawa in Japanese flexible packaging and global barrier film markets.
• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP): Major Japanese printing and packaging conglomerate with flexible packaging business. Competes in domestic Japanese flexible packaging and specialty barrier films, with broader portfolio across multiple packaging substrates.
• Toyo Seikan Group Holdings: Japanese packaging leader with extensive flexible packaging, plastic bottles, and metal packaging operations. Headquartered competitor serving food and beverage end markets with comparable scale in Japan.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/takigawa_global
• Facebookfacebook.com/takigawapackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/takigawa-corporation-america
• Instagraminstagram.com/takigawa_corporation_japan

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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