Matsushita

What Matsushita does

Matsushita Co., Ltd. (株式会社マツシタ) is a Fukui-headquartered, family-owned commercial printing company that has operated continuously since 1977 and was incorporated in 1979. It provides offset and large-format printing, mounting, laminating, and related graphic services to small and medium businesses, PTA and educational organizations, wedding and event venues, retail stores, and individual consumers across Japan. Its core technology stack centers on Computer-to-Plate (CTP) output — most recently the Luxel T-6500 installed in July 2025 — supporting both standard 175-line and high-definition 300-line offset printing, alongside large-format inkjet printing and finishing. Differentiated offerings include vegetable-oil (soy) inks certified under the Vegetable Oil Ink Mark and the American Soybean Association's Soy Seal (since 2007), UV varnish pressure-sensitive postcards, life-size panels, and specialty e-commerce storefronts.

Matsushita operates three physical sites: a Fukui headquarters housing offset production, a dedicated Seiwa Factory (Ooban Master) for large-format printing relocated there in April 2022, and a Tokyo sales branch relocated within Suginami-ku in March 2023. Headcount is stated at approximately 20 employees, with registered capital of ¥70 million. Distribution runs through multiple owned e-commerce properties (matsushita.tv, ooban-master.com, reportyoushi.jp, panelprint.jp, pocket-folder.jp) plus Yahoo Shopping and Amazon storefronts, supported by phone-based direct sales and five data-submission channels (email, Mac/Windows FTP, physical media, and Gigafile up to 200GB). The company has no external funding, no parent, and no subsidiaries.

Revenue is generated on a one-time, per-job or per-unit basis across custom printing orders — flyers, brochures, posters, panels, report paper, postcards, and promotional items — with quote-based pricing for custom work and listed pricing for standardized products. Pricing examples on record include ¥170,000 base monthly salary for sales roles and option add-ons of ¥2,500–¥5,000 on panel orders. The model is fundamentally transactional and long-tail, with no disclosed subscription, enterprise, or recurring-revenue component.

Name

Matsushita

Legal name

株式会社マツシタ

Website

https://matsushita.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matsushita Co., Ltd. is a Fukui-headquartered Japanese printing company providing offset and large-format printing, laminating, and design services to SMBs, PTA organizations, event venues, and consumers via multiple specialty e-commerce sites and a small sales branch in Tokyo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial & Offset Printing (Sheetfed/Web) (MPAJALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Large format printing
• Offset printing services
• Graphic design printing
• Promotional print materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukui

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom printing services: Transaction-based custom printing services including large-format posters, panels, flyers, brochures, postcards, and specialty items. Customers provide designs or select from templates, and Matsushita handles printing and finishing. One-time purchase model with per-unit or per-job pricing.
2. Report paper and memo pad printing: Custom report paper and memo pad production with binding options. Includes design services (point design, template design, or original design plans). Sold as finished products with various customization options.
3. Large-format printing (via Ooban Master): Large-format print services for B0/B1 posters, panels, tapestries, and laminating. Managed through dedicated Ooban Master website with e-commerce ordering. Features same-day shipping capability and competitive internet pricing.
4. Pressure-sensitive postcard printing: UV varnish lamination postcard printing service. Eco-friendly alternative to film lamination at competitive pricing. Custom design available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Matsushita is a commercial printing company that produces large-format posters and panels, custom report paper and memo pads, life-size panels, pressure-adhesive postcards, uchiwa fans, and a broad range of general printed materials (flyers, brochures, business cards, banners, menus). It operates its own offset and inkjet presses with CTP output, supplies design services from templates to original artwork, and distributes through dedicated e-commerce sites (Ooban Master, Report Youshi, Panel Print, Pocket Folder) plus Yahoo Shopping and Amazon. All printing uses certified eco-friendly vegetable oil inks, and same-day shipping is available for large-format products.

Product overview

Matsushita (株式会社マツシタ) is a comprehensive printing company based in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, operating primarily through its sub-brand 'Ooban Master' (大判マスター) for large format printing e-commerce. The company offers a diverse portfolio centered on printing services: large format products (posters, panels, tapestries) as the core offering under Ooban Master; specialized items (life-size panels, pressure-adhesive postcards, report paper, uchiwa fans); general commercial printing (flyers, brochures, business cards, envelopes, forms); DVD/CD production services; and data submission support. The main site handles product catalog and corporate information while Ooban Master focuses on B2C large format e-commerce with same-day shipping. Key differentiators include high-precision 300-line printing technology, eco-friendly vegetable oil inks (with Soy Seal certification), UV varnish lamination, and comprehensive design services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 大判マスター (Ōoban Master): 大判印刷専門のSite operated by Matsushita Co., Ltd., offering same-day shipping and internet-best pricing for large format printing including posters, panels, and lamination.
• レポート用紙.jp
• パネル印刷.jp
• ポケットフォルダー.jp
• ペーパーショップマツシタ

Products and services

• Ooban Master (大判マスター) Large-Format Printing Service Specialty large-format print e-commerce offering same-day shipping and internet-best pricing on B0/B1 posters, panels, tapestries, and lamination processing for SMB and individual buyers nationwide.
• Large-Format Poster Printing (大判ポスター) B1 and B0 size large-format poster printing with light-resistance properties, 1-sheet minimum order, and competitive pricing for SMB and consumer customers.
• Large-Format Panel Printing (大判パネル印刷) B0 standard size and custom-size large-format panel printing up to 1800×900mm, including double-sided panel printing for events and promotions.
• Life-Size Panel Printing (等身大パネル) Custom life-size panel production for weddings, parties, events, and store displays, with optional cutout, back-stand mounting, and maximum size of 2000mm × 1000mm.
• Lamination Processing (ラミネート加工) Three lamination options: glossy, matte, and standard lamination for prints and panels, with add-on frame and paper-stand finishing.
• Pressure-Adhesive Postcard Printing (圧着ハガキ) Pressure-adhesive postcards with three types available, using eco-friendly UV varnish lamination in place of film lamination for lower cost and environmental benefit.
• Original Report Paper Printing (オリジナルレポート用紙) Custom report paper and memo pad production in B7, B5, and A4 sizes with tape-bound (cross-binding) finish, including point-design, template-design, and original-design services.
• Uchiwa Fan Printing (うちわ印刷) Original poly uchiwa summer promotional fan printing service for seasonal marketing campaigns.
• Tapestry Processing (タペストリー加工) Custom paper with processing and tapestry hardware attachment for wall-hanging displays, introduced as a hit product in 2015.
• Floor Sticker Printing (フロアシール) Floor advertising stickers with weak adhesive allowing removal without residue for location changes.
• Photo Enlargement Service (写真引き伸ばしサービス) Photo data enlargement and poster printing service for preserving and enlarging personal memories.
• PTA Newsletter Printing (PTA会報誌印刷) Affordable printing service for elementary and junior high school PTA newsletters, including production guidance and data-submission support.
• General Commercial Printing Products (一般印刷製品) Wide range of commercial printing including flyers, brochures, catalogs, business cards, envelopes, forms, POP displays, menus, banners, tickets, eco-bags, stickers, seals, and tape.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-fineness 300-line printing produces smoother gradations and more realistic texture reproduction compared to standard 175-line printing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Japan Assistance Dog Association (補助犬協会)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatsushita participates as a supporting enterprise (応援企業) for the Japan Assistance Dog Association, promoting the association's activities and supporting their mission to train and place assistance dogs for people with disabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Printpac: Japanese online printing marketplace focused on flyers, pamphlets, business cards, and posters. Directly comparable as a digital-first SMB print competitor serving similar product categories to Matsushita's specialty sites.
• Raksul: Tokyo-listed online printing platform aggregating SMB print demand (business cards, flyers, pamphlets) via a marketplace model and producing through partner factories. Directly competes for the same SMB and small-batch customer base that Matsushita serves via its specialty e-commerce sites.
• WizB (formerly Infomart): Japanese online printing/office supply platform serving SMBs with flyers, business cards, and stationery. Comparable to Matsushita's niche-site e-commerce approach (multiple specialty storefronts targeting SMB print buyers nationwide).

Regional players

• Fujimi (digital print shop chain): Japanese print service chain offering on-demand printing, copies, and binding through physical stores. Partial overlap in on-demand SMB printing services, though primarily operating physical retail locations rather than e-commerce sites.
• Sakurai Printing: Mid-sized Japanese offset printer with broad commercial and packaging capabilities, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Comparable as a commercial-offset peer but with broader nationwide operations and significantly greater scale than Matsushita.
• Matsui Printing (Shiga): Regional Japanese commercial printer providing offset printing, large-format printing, and specialty print products. Comparable as a regional commercial printer with overlapping product categories (large-format, general print), but operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP): Japan's largest diversified printing company, offering commercial printing, packaging, and information services. Provides a useful reference point for the upper end of scale in the same commercial-print category Matsushita competes in, though it operates at far greater breadth and scale.
• Kyodo Printing: Long-established Japanese commercial and information printer offering offset printing, commercial printing, and data services. Comparable in core commercial print and offset capabilities, but at significantly larger scale.
• Toppan Holdings: Major Japanese printing conglomerate with broad offset, digital, and packaging capabilities across commercial and security printing. Comparable as an incumbent serving the same commercial-print customer base, though vastly larger and more diversified than Matsushita.

Others

• Gigafile (digital print franchise chain): Japanese digital print/franchise network providing on-demand printing, document services, and large-format output. Comparable in service breadth but operates through a franchise model focused on walk-in SMBs and consumers; similar target market though different delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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