What Taiyo America does

Taiyo America, Inc. is a U.S. specialty chemicals subsidiary of Japan's Taiyo Holdings Co. Ltd. (established 1953), headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, with additional offices in San Jose, California (since 2019) and the Dallas/Fort Worth area (since 2017). Founded in December 1990 originally as a distributor of Taiyo group's solder mask products for the Americas, the company opened its Carson City manufacturing facility in December 1994 and has since grown into the self-described world leader in solder mask products for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. It operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taiyo Holdings, holding a top-class global market share in solder resist chemistry.

The company's core technology portfolio centers on liquid photoimageable (LPI) solder masks (notably the PSR-4000 series with 14+ variants and the PSR-9000 flexible series), the FLEXFINER photoimageable coverlay dry film for flexible PCBs, the IJSR-4000 JM Series UV/thermal-curable inkjet solder mask, an integrated line of photoimageable, conductive, thermally-cured, and UV-curable hole-plugging/gap-filling materials, and the ThermoCool thermal management dielectric coating rated at 10.2 W/m K. Through a distribution partnership with LiloTree, it also sells a Ni-less ENIG-Premium surface finish for 5G/RF/HDI PCBs. Manufactured primarily in Carson City for US and European markets, the products are RoHS, REACH, halogen-free, UL, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR/EAR compliant, and pass NASA outgassing specifications — certifications aligned with end customers in aerospace and defense, automotive and EV, 5G/telecommunications, medical devices, LED and lighting, IC packaging, and consumer electronics. Acquired equipment subsidiary Taiyo Circuit Automation (2020) adds solder mask coaters, hole-plugging machines, and handling systems.

Taiyo America sells via direct field sales (technical sales engineers and regional sales managers across the Americas, Europe, and other markets) and a multi-continent distributor network (Photo Chemical Systems, Ventec Central Europe, ATIS S.A., GA Lindberg AB, Tech-Knowledge, Universal Screen Supplies, Traill Technologies, Pattaro, Alroma, and others). Pricing for material products is quote-based; published unit pricing applies only to lab testing services (TMA/DSC, FTIR, SEM, cross-sections, moisture/insulation resistance, electrochemical migration). Customers include Würth Elektronik CBT, Stevenage Circuits, ITC Intercircuit (also a channel partner), Fuba Printed Circuits, and Exception PCB, with recent leadership indicating continuous sales engineering expansion across the Americas and Europe through 2025–2026.

Name

Taiyo America

Legal name

Taiyo America, Inc.

Website

https://taiyo-america.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taiyo America, a U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Taiyo Holdings, manufactures and distributes specialty inks, solder masks, inkjet coatings, dry films, thermal materials, and Ni-less surface finishes for printed circuit board manufacturers serving automotive, aerospace, 5G, medical, LED, and consumer electronics markets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PCB Solder Mask Materials

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB & Electronics Manufacturing Chemicals (Desmear, micro-etch, plating, fluxes) (IMAEAKAL)

Keywords

• Solder mask products
• Printed circuit board materials
• PCB specialty coatings
• Flexible solder masks
• Thermal management coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty PCB Materials Sales: Taiyo America generates revenue primarily through the direct sale of solder mask products, flexible materials, inkjet inks, hole filling compounds, legend inks, and surface finishes to PCB manufacturers. Products are sold directly to end customers and through distributor networks across multiple geographic regions. The company operates manufacturing in Carson City, NV.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Taiyo America manufactures and sells specialty chemical inks, coatings, and surface finishes used in printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication. Its core product is solder mask — liquid photoimageable, inkjet, and dry-film variants — supplemented by hole plugging/gap fill materials, legend inks, thermal management coatings (Thermo Cool), and distributed partner lines such as LiloTree Ni-less ENIG-Premium surface finish and ITC Intercircuit PCB equipment. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Carson City, NV, and sells to PCB manufacturers worldwide through direct field sales and a regional distributor network.

Product overview

Taiyo America is the world leader in solder mask products, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty chemicals and materials for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. The product portfolio centers on multiple solder mask technologies including the PSR-4000 Series Liquid Photoimageable (LPI) solder masks (with variants like AUS5, AUS703, BN Series, BW01DI, CC01SE, CR01MW, GP01EU, HFX, HH01XR, LDI, LEW1, LEW7S, MP Series, SW01TA), the PSR-9000 Series flexible solder masks, and FLEXFINER dry film solder mask for flexible substrates. The company has expanded into innovative inkjet solder mask technology with the IJSR-4000 JM Series, which eliminates waste and improves registration. Supporting products include hole filling materials (PIHP-200, SCHP-7901, THP-100 DX1 Series, UVHP-100), legend inks (IJR-4000 Series, PSR-4100 HF Series, S-200 Series, UVR Series), and thermal management solutions (ThermoCool with 10.2 W/m K dissipation). The company also distributes LiloTree Ni-less ENIG-Premium surface finishes for 5G/high-frequency applications, MINA surface treatment paste for aluminum soldering, and represents ITC Intercircuit equipment. Lab testing services are available for customers. Taiyo America serves aerospace, automotive, LED/lighting, communications, medical, defense, and industrial markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLEXFINER: Photoimageable coverlay dry film solder mask for flexible substrates
• LiloTree
• LiloTree

Products and services

• PSR-4000 Series Liquid Photoimageable (LPI) Solder Mask Liquid photoimageable solder mask for printed circuit boards, available in multiple variants (AUS5, AUS703, BN Series, BW01DI, CC01SE, CR01MW, GP01EU, HFX, HH01XR, LDI, LEW1, LEW7S, MP Series, SW01TA) for high-performance packaging, flip chip, automotive, LED, and direct imaging applications. Sold to PCB manufacturers.
• PSR-9000 Series Flexible Solder Mask Flexible LPI solder mask for flexible printed circuits with low warpage, available in PSR-9000 LDI, PSR-9000 FLX03G LDI, and PSR-9000 FXT variants with resistance to ENIG, immersion tin, and immersion silver surface finishes. Sold to flexible PCB manufacturers.
• FLEXFINER Dry Film Solder Mask Photoimageable coverlay dry film solder mask for flexible printed circuits, available in amber and black in thicknesses from 15-40 micrometers. Features UL VTM-0 listing, MIT 850 cycle bending properties, low Dk of 3.1, and low Df of 0.02. Sold to flexible PCB manufacturers in military, aerospace, medical, and consumer applications.
• IJSR-4000 JM Series Inkjet Solder Mask UV/thermal curable inkjet solder mask including IJSR-4000 JM03G (green), JM02DG (dark green), and JM02E (black). Eliminates artwork requirements, reduces waste, improves registration, and avoids solder mask in holes/pads via on-head UV lamp tack-free printing. Sold to PCB manufacturers for automotive, gaming consoles, aerospace, medical, defense, and computer applications.
• Hole Plugging and Gap Filling Materials Complete line of hole plugging and gap filling materials including PIHP-200 photoimageable two-component hole fill, SCHP-7901 silver conductive single-component hole fill, THP-100 DX1 series thermally cured gap filling dielectric/permanent hole fill (Tg 160°C, halogen-free, RoHS compliant), and UVHP-100 UV-curable single-component hole fill. Sold to PCB manufacturers for plated/non-plated holes and high-reliability applications.
• Legend Inks Marking and legend ink portfolio including IJR-4000 FW100 UV curable inkjet legend ink for flex/rigid applications (bright white, high opacity, non-yellowing, excellent heat resistance in HASL processing), IJR-4000 LW100 UV curable inkjet marking ink for LED applications (white gloss, halogen-free), IJR-3000 BE100 UV curable inkjet etch resist (fast curing, low nozzle failure), and PSR-4100 HF Series liquid photoimageable legend ink in white and yellow. Sold to PCB manufacturers for screen, spray, or inkjet application.
• ThermoCool Thermal Management Coating Dielectric thermal management coating with dissipation rate of 10.2 W/m K for full version, with a photoimageable version achieving approximately 2 W/m K — approximately 10x the thermal conductivity of standard solder mask. Sold to PCB manufacturers for thermal management in automotive and LED applications, eliminating the need for separate heat spreader layers.
• LiloTree Ni-less ENIG-Premium Surface Finish Nickel-free, cyanide-free ENIG-Premium final finish for 5G high frequency, HDI, RF, and microwave PCBs/ICs. Halogen-free, RoHS and REACH compliant, with 50 nm gold thickness (vs 150-200 nm traditional ENIG) and insertion loss equivalent to bare copper. Distributed by Taiyo America for LiloTree. Sold to PCB manufacturers for high-frequency 5G and RF applications.
• MINA Surface Treatment Paste Flux paste enabling direct soldering to aluminum alloys. Can be screen printed, stencil printed, or dispensed via syringe; once cured over aluminum, allows solder pastes to adhere directly after reflow. Sold to PCB and electronics manufacturers.
• Lab Testing and Analysis Services Pay-as-you-go testing services for PCB materials including Thermal Analysis (TMA/DSC at $800/sample set), FTIR ($600), Flammability Testing prior to UL ($400), Cross sections ($300/punched coupon), SEMs ($1,500/panel), Moisture and Insulation Resistance 1-day ($600) and 7-day ($1,000), Insulation Resistance 1-day ($600) and 7-day ($800), and Electrochemical Migration 7-day ($1,600) and 21-day ($2,200). Available to PCB manufacturers and OEMs for material qualification and failure analysis.
• Crack-Resistant White LED Solder Mask Crack-resistant white solder mask formulated specifically for automotive LED applications, providing high reflectivity, color stability through assembly, and thermal cycling resistance. Sold to PCB manufacturers serving automotive LED lighting.
• ITC Intercircuit PCB Equipment PCB manufacturing equipment from ITC Intercircuit GmbH represented by Taiyo America in North and South America, including PD-50 Manual Plane Razing Device, THP-35 Through-hole and Blind Via Filling Machine, SC150 manual spray coating system, and VDS Dryer Line. Combines Taiyo's solder masks and via fill pastes with ITC's delivery systems. Sold to PCB manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thermo Cool provides approximately 10x thermal conductivity improvement over standard solder mask (2 W/m K)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core, minor and flagship.

• Viking Test LtdnotableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 January 2024Viking Test Ltd became Taiyo Circuit Automation's distributor for India and the UK, expanding TCA's equipment distribution network in these key markets.
• LiloTreecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 July 2023Taiyo America became LiloTree's sales representative for North America and Europe, distributing LiloTree's Ni-less ENIG-Premium surface finish products - a sustainable alternative to traditional ENIG for 5G, HDI, RF, and microwave PCB applications.
• Shur-Loc ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 January 2023Taiyo Circuit Automation became the European distributor for Shur-Loc Products, expanding TCA's product offerings in the European market.
• Würth Elektronik CBTflagshipTechnology or Integration · 7 November 2019Würth Elektronik CBT, one of Europe's leading PCB manufacturers, became the first worldwide production customer for Taiyo's IJSR-4000 JM03G inkjet solder mask. The four-year development partnership resulted in successful production implementation of inkjet solder mask technology.
• Stevenage CircuitsnotableTechnology or Integration · 26 July 2013Stevenage Circuits, a UK manufacturer of complex flex, flex-rigid, and RF PCBs for military, aerospace, space, and medical applications, was the first European customer to test and go to production with Taiyo's IJR-4000 FW100 flexible inkjet legend ink.
• ITC Intercircuit GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 April 2013ITC Intercircuit GmbH, a German manufacturer of PCB equipment including hole plugging, solder mask coating, sanding, drying and handling systems, appointed Taiyo America as its representative in North and South America. The partnership combines Taiyo's solder masks and via fill pastes with ITC's delivery systems for PCB manufacturing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• JSR Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals and materials company with PCB, display, and semiconductor materials exposure. Adjacent competitor in advanced PCB materials, particularly for IC packaging and high-end substrates.
• DuPont: Diversified specialty chemicals and materials giant with significant PCB materials exposure, including dry films, photoresists, and metallization chemistries. Overlaps with Taiyo in PCB fabrication materials, particularly for advanced packaging and IC substrates.
• Resonac (formerly Showa Denko Materials): Major Japanese materials supplier with a broad portfolio spanning PCB materials, semiconductor materials, and specialty chemicals. Competes with Taiyo in PCB laminates and adjacent materials, though less focused on specialty solder mask than Taiyo.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical: Global specialty chemicals leader with PCB photoresist and silicon wafer businesses. Competes with Taiyo at the high end of PCB materials for advanced packaging and semiconductor-adjacent applications.
• Henkel: Global adhesives and specialty chemicals conglomerate with a significant electronics materials portfolio (Loctite, Ablestik), including solder materials and PCB assembly chemistry. Adjacent competitor in the broader PCB electronics materials space.

Direct peers

• MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions: A major global supplier of specialty chemicals and materials for the electronics industry, including solder mask, electroless finishes (ENIG/ENEPIG), and PCB fabrication chemistries. Direct competitor to Taiyo in PCB surface finishes and assembly materials, particularly via the MacDermid Enthone and Alpha lines.
• Peters Group: German manufacturer of specialty coatings for PCBs, best known for the ELPEMER solder mask product line. Competes with Taiyo in the European PCB market for high-reliability LPI solder masks, particularly in aerospace and industrial segments.
• Shenzhen Rongda Photosensitive & Technology: Chinese specialty chemical company producing PCB solder mask inks, legend inks, and related materials. Competes with Taiyo in commoditized LPI solder mask and Chinese-dominated PCB fabrication supply chains.
• Jiangsu Kuangshun Photosensitivity (KSPCB): Chinese manufacturer of LPI solder mask inks and PCB chemicals, serving Asian PCB fabricators. Direct low-cost competitor in commoditized LPI solder mask categories, especially relevant given PCB production migration to Asia.
• Atotech (MKS Instruments): Provides specialty chemistry and equipment for PCB and semiconductor manufacturing, including ENIG/ENEPIG surface finishes and solder mask chemistry. Now part of MKS Instruments, Atotech competes head-to-head with Taiyo in PCB final finishes and adjacent chemistry, including in 5G and HDI segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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