Nichiban

What Nichiban does

Nichiban Techno Co., Ltd. (ニチバンテクノ株式会社) is a private Japanese contract manufacturer and wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary of the Nichiban Group, headquartered in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. Founded in April 1968 as Anjo Packaging Co., Ltd. and renamed in April 1987, the company produces adhesive tape products (most notably the Celotape® and Nicetack™ brands), paper tubes, and plastic-molded tape cutters for the parent group, operating from four co-located facilities in Anjo City (including a site within the parent's Anjo Factory). The company runs four core manufacturing processes: spiral-wound paper tube production, plastic injection molding for tape cutters, high-precision adhesive tape slitting and packaging, and (since October 2024) 6-sided blister packaging for taping tape. Production is supported by automated slitters, rewinders, injection molding lines, multi-joint robots, sequencer-controlled filling, and 3D CAD / 3D printing for prototyping and mold-flow analysis, with ISO 9001 (2004) and ISO 14001 (2004/2006) certifications covering all sites.

The business model is a captive B2B contract manufacturing relationship: Nichiban Group is the primary and effectively sole customer, and the company's own branded products (such as the 'DS' and 'tenori' tape adhesives introduced in 2007 and 2013 respectively) are a small extension of that core activity. Finished goods reach end-users through the Nichiban Group's established distribution network across Japanese stationery stores, convenience stores, and home centers. Revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2025 was ¥1.27 billion against a headcount of 111 employees, with a single President & Representative Director (Yoshitaka Kobashiwa) leading the company. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and all activity is contained within Japan — specifically the Chubu / Aichi region — with no subsidiaries, no external funding, and no M&A history.

Name

Nichiban

Legal name

NICHIBANTECHNO CO., LTD. (ニチバンテクノ株式会社)

Website

https://nichibantechno.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nichiban Techno is a private Japanese contract manufacturer and Nichiban Group subsidiary producing Celotape®, Nicetack™ adhesive tapes, paper tubes, and plastic tape cutters from four facilities in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, supplying primarily its parent company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive Tape Manufacturing

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Injection Molding (Caps, Closures, Thin-Wall, IML) (IMANAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE), Plastic Films & Laminated Packaging Structures Manufacturing (IMANAEAD)

Keywords

• Adhesive tape manufacturing
• Paper tube manufacturing
• Plastic injection molding
• Contract manufacturing services
• Double-sided tape products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing and processing services for Nichiban Group products including adhesive tape cutting, packaging, paper tube manufacturing, and plastic molding. Products manufactured under the company's own brand such as tape adhesives (DS, tenori) and paper/plastic cutters are also sold.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nichiban Techno is a contract manufacturer producing adhesive tape products (Cellotape®, Nicetack™), paper tubes, and plastic molded products (primarily plastic tape cutters) for the Nichiban Group. The company operates four core manufacturing processes — paper tube manufacturing via spiral winding, plastic injection molding for tape cutters, adhesive tape cutting and packaging, and taping tape blister packaging — alongside new product development and quality design services. It also manufactures and sells its own branded products such as Tape Adhesive DS, Tape Adhesive tenori, and animal-shaped tape cutters.

Product overview

Nichiban Techno is a manufacturing company and member of the Nichiban Group, producing adhesive tape products (primarily セロテープ® and ナイスタック™ brands), plastic tape cutters (including animal-shaped どうぶつカッター series), and specialty tapes (たばねら™, ディアキッチン™ワザアリ™, battlewin). The company operates four core manufacturing processes: paper tube manufacturing, plastic injection molding, adhesive tape cutting and packaging, and taping tape cutting and packaging. Additional offerings include new product development and quality design services. The product portfolio spans consumer tape products (various sizes, types, and colors), plastic tape cutters, and industrial packaging services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cellotape® (セロテープ®) Iconic adhesive tape brand with low static electricity generation that prevents paper pickup during sealing and poster mounting. Produced in small rolls, large rolls, 5-pack and 2-pack units for consumer and office use.
• Nicetack™ (ナイスタック™) Double-sided adhesive tape available in four adhesion levels (01 weak, 02 normal, 03 strong, 04 extra strong) for paper, fabric, craft work, temporary positioning, and transparent substrates.
• Tabanera™ (たばねら™) Tape for binding vegetables, food, ham, and sausages using a counter-press bonding method that creates strong adhesion between adhesive surfaces without sticking to produce or flowers. Water-resistant with 15 standard specifications.
• Dear Kitchen Wazaari™ Tape (ディアキッチン™ワザアリ™テープ) Kitchen tape that can be written on, peeled off, and cuts straight. Water and oil resistant, freezer-safe (-18°C), suitable for food container labels, frozen storage, and home preservation.
• battlewin Sports self-adhesive elastic bandage combining three functions: bandage, supporter, and taping. Provides compression and fixation through overlapping layers for sports icing and injured muscle support.
• Animal Cutter Series (どうぶつカッターシリーズ) Plastic tape cutters shaped like popular animals (panda, penguin, rabbit, cat) designed for children with easy-to-grip curved handles and safety guards on both sides of the blade.
• Tape Adhesive DS (テープのり DS) Proprietary tape adhesive product developed and manufactured by Nichiban Techno under its own brand.
• Tape Adhesive tenori (テープのり tenori) Proprietary tape adhesive product developed and manufactured by Nichiban Techno under its own brand.
• Nichiban Techno Branded Paper Cutters Proprietary paper cutter products developed and manufactured under the Nichiban Techno brand.
• Paper Tube Manufacturing (紙管製造) Contract paper tube manufacturing service using paper tube base paper (recycled paper), liner paper, white board paper, cardboard, and plastic film. Raw materials are cut to specified widths, wound on mandrels in spiral layers, and cut to specified lengths for industrial customers.
• Plastic Molded Products Manufacturing (プラスチック成型品製造) Plastic injection molding contract manufacturing service primarily producing plastic cutters for adhesive tape. Features fully automated line from molding to tape-in-cutter finishing using multi-joint robots, sequencer-controlled automatic filling devices, and automatic blister packaging machines.
• Adhesive Tape Cutting and Packaging (粘着テープ裁断包装) Contract adhesive tape cutting and packaging service for Cellotape® small/large rolls, 5-pack, 2-pack, and Nicetack™ double-sided tape. Uses state-of-the-art slitter machines, automatic rewinders, and automatic packaging lines with strict quality control.
• Taping Tape Cutting and Packaging (テーピングテープ裁断包装) Contract cutting and packaging service for taping tape products using a 6-sided blister pack sealer with impulse seal method, delivering low seal defects and short production time.
• New Product Development and Quality Design (新製品開発・品質設計) Development-oriented service for plastic tape cutters and tape applicators, responding quickly to market demands with optimal packaging proposals using 3D CAD and 3D printing capabilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nichiban Co., Ltd. (ニチバン株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and primary customer. Founded 1918, reached 100th anniversary in 2018. Nichiban Techno operates as a manufacturing subsidiary, producing Celotape®, Nicetack™, and other adhesive tape products for the parent company.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tesa SE: German global manufacturer of self-adhesive products and tape systems for industrial and consumer markets. Comparable as an incumbent in adhesive tape converting, with broader product range and global distribution versus Nichiban Techno's Japan-only footprint.
• 3M Company: Global diversified conglomerate with a substantial Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division (Scotch®, Command™). Comparable as a broad incumbent in adhesive tapes, with overlapping consumer tape products but vastly larger scale and a much wider product portfolio.
• Berry Global Inc. Global packaging manufacturer with adhesive tape, film, and consumer packaging operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in plastic packaging and converted products, with overlap in blister packaging and film converting.

Direct peers

• Scapa Group plc: UK-based global manufacturer of adhesive tapes and bonding solutions for industrial, consumer, and medical markets. Comparable as a specialty tape converter serving multiple end-use segments with branded and contract manufacturing output.
• Nitto Denko Corporation: Major Japanese manufacturer of industrial and consumer adhesive tapes, films, and related products. Comparable as a Japan-based adhesive tape producer with branded consumer products and contract manufacturing capabilities serving diverse end markets.
• LINTEC Corporation: Japanese specialty manufacturer of adhesive products, label materials, and packaging films. Comparable as a Japan-based producer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and laminated film structures serving similar B2B converting customers.
• Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. Japanese diversified chemical manufacturer with a tape and film business (including high-performance adhesive products). Comparable as a Japan-based converter of adhesive films and packaging materials with strong consumer tape brand presence.
• Shurtape Technologies, LLC: US-based manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for industrial, packaging, and consumer use. Comparable as a tape converter with branded consumer products and contract/private-label manufacturing capabilities.
• Intertape Polymer Group Inc. North American manufacturer of paper and film-based pressure-sensitive tapes, packaging products, and protective films. Comparable as a tape converter and packaging products manufacturer with consumer and industrial product lines.

Regional players

• Denka Company Limited: Japanese chemical manufacturer with diversified operations including adhesives, specialty tapes, and plastic products. Comparable as a regional Japan-based player in adhesives and plastic materials with related product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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