Oji F-tex

What Oji F-tex does

Oji F-tex Co., Ltd. (王子エフテックス株式会社) is a Japanese specialty paper and high-performance film manufacturer that develops, produces, and sells functional materials for industrial B2B customers. Founded in 2004 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oji Holdings Corporation — one of Japan's largest integrated pulp and paper conglomerates — the company operates from its Tokyo headquarters with sales offices in Osaka and Nagoya. It serves customers across food packaging, cosmetics, automotive, agriculture, electronics/semiconductors, optics, construction materials, printing/publishing, and writing/stationery industries, with disclosed operating geographies in Japan and Taiwan.

The company's product portfolio is built on three core technology pillars: papermaking (抄紙技術), film coating (フィルム製膜技術), and processing/modification (加工・変性技術). Proprietary product lines include the SILBIO Series of paper-based barrier materials (BARRIER, ALBA, CLEAR, EZ SEAL), O-hajiki non-fluorine oil-resistant paper, Calfresh antibacterial OPP film incorporating scallop shell powder, Alphan G/GPP biomass-plastic OPP film, MEGURISH recycled-fiber paper, OJI S cellulose agricultural mulch sheets, FinePress W press-molded paper for plastic replacement, OJO+ paper yarn, OK Muse Gallery Gross CoC high-quality printing paper, and the recently co-developed Locabo Paper incorporating CO2 re-mineralized limestone. The SILBIO CLEAR product won the World Packaging Organisation's World Star Contest 2023 award.

Oji F-tex generates revenue primarily through direct B2B sales of specialty papers and high-performance films to enterprise customers via quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts. Distribution is handled through a three-office direct sales organization (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya), supplemented by participation in major Japanese industry exhibitions including Japan Pack, SUSMA, FOOMA JAPAN, FOODEX JAPAN, EcoPro, and Agri Week. Named enterprise customers include Yamazaki Baking, Yakult Honsha, Nichirei Foods, Key Coffee, AEON Topvalu, Green Coop, Club Harie, Autobacs Seven, Honda, Mizuno, and Wide Leisure. As part of Oji Holdings' Functional Materials Company umbrella, Oji F-tex shares R&D, technology, and market intelligence with sister entities Oji Kino Cross, Oji Imaging Media, Oji Tac, and Shin Tac Seika.

Name

Oji F-tex

Legal name

王子エフテックス株式会社

Website

https://ojif-tex.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Oji F-tex is a Japanese specialty paper and high-performance film manufacturer serving B2B industrial customers. A subsidiary of Oji Holdings, it produces barrier papers, OPP films, and sustainable packaging materials for food packaging, cosmetics, automotive, and agricultural applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Papers and Functional Films

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611), Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (3221)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Paper Mills (2621)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Technical Paper Manufacturing (Electrical, Abrasive Backing, Medical/Pharma) (IMAMAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Electrical & Electronics Film/Sheet Extrusion (Insulating Films, Display/Optical Films) (IMANACAE), Medical & Hygiene Film/Sheet Extrusion (Cleanroom, Sterile Barrier, Diaper Backsheets) (IMANACAF), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

Keywords

• Specialty paper manufacturing
• High-performance film production
• Barrier packaging materials
• Functional paper materials
• Industrial paper products

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Paper Sales: Sale of specialty papers including printing papers, packaging materials, functional papers, and industrial materials.
2. High-Performance Film Sales: Sale of functional films including barrier films, OPP films, and specialty coatings for various industrial applications.
3. Custom Development: Custom product development services for specific customer requirements in collaboration with Oji Group R&D capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Oji F-tex manufactures, processes, and sells specialty papers and high-performance functional films for industrial applications. Its products include barrier papers (SILBIO Series), non-fluorine oil-resistant paper (O-hajiki), antibacterial OPP films (Calfresh), biomass plastic OPP films (Alfa G/GPP), cellulose-based agricultural mulch sheets (OJI Sternal Multi), high-quality printing papers, capacitor polypropylene films, and cellulose pressboards for transformers. The company delivers integrated capabilities from development to production, including custom development services for specific customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OJI SILBIO Series: Sustainable paper packaging materials including SILBIO BARRIER (barrier paper), SILBIO ALBA (aluminum-deposited paper), SILBIO CLEAR (transparent barrier paper), and SILBIO EZ SEAL (heat-seal paper)
• OJIサステナマルチ
• O-hajiki (オハジキ)
• OKミューズ ガリバーグロスCoC
• カルフレッシュ (Cal Fresh)
• アルファンG PP
• MEGURISH
• ファインプレスW
• テクセルシリーズ
• ナノバックリング

Products and services

• SILBIO Series Paper Barrier Materials Recyclable paper-based barrier materials for packaging applications, offering high barrier properties against oxygen, moisture, and aroma. The SILBIO series includes SILBIO BARRIER (general barrier paper), SILBIO ALBA (aluminum vapor-deposited barrier paper), SILBIO CLEAR (transparent barrier paper that allows content visibility), and SILBIO EZ SEAL (heat-sealable barrier paper). Targeted at food packaging, cosmetics, and retail customers requiring recyclable alternatives to plastic packaging.
• O-hajiki Non-Fluorine Oil-Resistant Paper Oil-resistant paper using non-fluorine (PFAS-free) technology, achieving equivalent performance to fluorine-based products for food packaging applications. An FDA-compliant variant (O-hajiki(W) FDA CoC) was also launched in 2025. Used by food processors and bakeries for grease-resistant packaging.
• Calfresh Scallop Shell Powder OPP Film OPP (oriented polypropylene) film with antibacterial properties achieved by incorporating scallop shell powder, creating an alkaline surface that inhibits bacterial growth. Used for vegetable and food packaging applications requiring freshness preservation and antibacterial protection.
• Alfa G / Alphan GPP Biomass Plastic OPP Film Biaxially oriented polypropylene (OPP) film incorporating biomass plastic content (10% or 25% variants) with biomass mark certification. Used as a sustainable packaging film alternative to conventional petroleum-based OPP films. Customers include Yamazaki Baking, AEON Topvalu, and Green Coop.
• OJI Sternal Multi Cellulose-Based Agricultural Mulch Sheet Cellulose-based agricultural mulch sheet that degrades in soil after use, reducing disposal costs and suppressing soil temperature rise for increased summer-autumn crop yields. Targeted at agricultural customers seeking biodegradable alternatives to plastic mulch films.
• MEGURISH Circular Resource Mixed Paper Circular resource mixed papermaking product (循環資源混抄紙) using waste materials and hemp fiber blends. Used by Key Coffee for coffee product packaging as an example sustainable material.
• FinePress W Press-Molding Paper Press molding paper made from wood pulp for plastic replacement applications, including paper cutlery products. Functions as a substitute for petroleum-based plastics in molded product applications.
• OJO+ Paper Yarn Paper yarn brand made from mixed-fiber paper, including mixed pulp sourced from used wooden baseball bats. Applied in sporting goods (Mizuno baseball bags) and artificial grass products (OJO+ Paper Turf at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025).
• OK Mousse Gallery Gross CoC High-Quality Printing Paper High-quality printing paper with high rigidity, superior printability, and high-quality gloss finish in Hi-White color. Chain of Custody (CoC) certified paper for environmental considerations. Targeted at the printing/publishing industry for premium packaging, paper products, and book covers.
• Locabo Paper (CO2 Resource Recovery Limestone Paper) Paper incorporating CO2 re-mineralized limestone as a filler material, claimed as a world-first CO2 resource recovery papermaking application. Co-developed with Sumitomo Osaka Cement and Fukoku Paper Industry for sustainability-focused packaging applications.
• Cellulose Pressboard for Transformers Cellulose-based press board products for use in transformer manufacturing. Production capacity was expanded by approximately 3x in November 2025 to meet industrial demand for electrical insulation materials.
• Capacitor Polypropylene Film Polypropylene (PP) film for capacitor applications in the electrical and electronics industry. Production capacity was expanded for industrial capacitor film demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• CoC certified products available for environmentally conscious customers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oji Holdings (王子ホールディングス)coreOthersParent company of Oji F-tex. Oji Holdings is one of Japan's largest integrated paper and pulp manufacturers, providing strategic direction, resources, and group synergies for Oji F-tex as part of the Functional Materials Company (機能材カンパニー).
• Oji Functional Materials Company (王子グループ 機能材カンパニー)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOji F-tex operates under the Functional Materials Company umbrella alongside Oji Kino Cross, Oji Imaging Media, Oji Tac, and Shin Tac Seika. The group shares R&D, technology, and market intelligence across member companies.
• Sumitomo Osaka Cement (住友大阪セメント)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for 'Locabo Paper' using CO2 re-mineralized limestone in collaboration with Fukoku Paper Industry.
• Fukoku Paper Industry (富国紙業)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for 'Locabo Paper' using CO2 re-mineralized limestone in collaboration with Sumitomo Osaka Cement.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish renewable packaging and biomaterials company producing packaging boards, kraft paper, and specialty cellulose materials. Comparable as a renewable paper-based packaging materials supplier with similar end markets in food, electronics, and industrial.
• Rengo Co., Ltd. Largest Japanese paper packaging manufacturer producing corrugated packaging, folding cartons, and flexible paper packaging. Comparable as a domestic competitor in paper-based food and industrial packaging with similar end customers in food and consumer goods.
• Koehler Paper: German specialty paper producer focusing on flexible packaging paper, thermal paper, and decor paper. Comparable in high-barrier, recyclable paper substrates for food and consumer packaging applications.
• Sappi Limited: Global specialty paper and packaging board manufacturer with leading positions in coated woodfree paper, packaging boards, and specialty papers. Closely comparable in functional/specialty paper technology, sustainability positioning, and serving global brand owners.
• Ahlstrom: Finnish specialty paper and nonwoven materials manufacturer serving filtration, food and beverage, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable in high-performance functional paper and film substrates with similar barrier and sustainability-driven product positioning.
• Mondi plc: European integrated paper and packaging group producing kraft paper, containerboard, and flexible paper-based packaging. Comparable in paper-based barrier packaging, recyclability positioning, and serving FMCG and industrial end customers.
• Mitsubishi Paper Mills: Japanese specialty paper manufacturer producing printing papers, technical/industrial papers, and photographic/inkjet media. Directly comparable as a Japan-based specialty paper producer with overlapping end markets including printing, packaging, and industrial substrates.
• Futamura Chemical Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of cellulose films (NatureFlex), biodegradable plastics, and nonwovens. Directly comparable in cellulose-based functional films, sustainable packaging substrates, and Japan-domestic customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Toppan Holdings: Japanese diversified printing and packaging conglomerate producing barrier films, packaging materials, and decorative paper. Comparable in high-barrier packaging films and decorative/specialty paper categories though it is a broader diversified player.
• Nippon Paper Industries: One of Japan's largest integrated paper manufacturers with broad operations across printing paper, packaging, and chemical/functional materials. Comparable as a domestic broad incumbent overlapping with Oji F-tex's printing paper, packaging paper, and specialty paper lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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