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Japan Wholesaling
A Dominant Presence in the Industry and the Leading Share of Paper Distribution in Japan
Based on the expertise and trust accumulated over 180 years since our founding, we have developed the sale of paper, paperboard, and related products as a distributor for manufacturers. Today, we are going beyond proposing and suppling household and industrial materials that use a diverse range of materials and address a wide variety of applications beyond paper–we are also broadening our business scope and expanding our product lineup to meet the needs of the times, including functional materials for electronic components, environmentally friendly films, and packaging materials. Furthermore, through our nationwide logistics network and specialized systems developed for the paper industry, we are advancing a diversified business strategy that delivers high added value. Through these ongoing initiatives, we are carving out new possibilities in paper and related fields, contributing to solving our customers’ challenges and driving progress in our industry.
Japan Wholesaling Business Flow
Current Situation in the Japan Wholesaling Segment
Stable Supply of Paper and Paperboard & the Maintenance of Market Conditions
In the Japanese market, particularly in the graphic paper sector, demand has been steadily declining due to the shift from paper to digital media. In response to this trend, our group is committed to streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency to reinforce our organizational foundation. At the same time, we aim to deliver new capabilities and added value in areas such as environmentally friendly products and logistics
Our segment policy, set forth in OVOL Medium-term Business Plan is to maximize profitability by harnessing the group’s collective strengths. With this in mind, we are strengthening our capabilities throughout the supply chain, investing in logistics innovation and the digital transformation (DX) of the paper industry, expanding sales of household paper and high-performance, high value-added products, and advancing the development environmentally friendly products as well. We are also leveraging M&As and alliances to expand our business areas. Moreover, to enhance production efficiency, we are working to cultivate talent well-versed in the 3Cs (Change, Challenge, Create), enabling us to propose and provide new functions and services, and to promote both offensive and defensive DX.
In 2023, we hosted the “OVOL Bridges 2023–The 2nd Paper Merchants Forum,” inviting paper wholesalers from across the country, who are also our important business partners. During this event, we announced three initiatives to promote the value of paper. Starting in 2024, we have been developing specific measures, such as disseminating information about the value of paper. By aligning these initiatives with those related to our OVOL Medium-term Business Plan 2026, we plan to further enhance our group's ability to make proposals and maximize added value.
Our Business
As a distributor for all paper manufacturers as well as manufacturers of other selected products, we procure products best suited to respond to market needs and also provide the market with a stable supply of publications, catalogues packaging and a wide range of other daily commodities and industrial goods.
