Business range
Printing and publishing
Our printing business has laid the foundation of YAMAGATA since our establishment in 1906. We have gained the trust from our customers for our techniques and technical knowledge cultivated through instruction manual printing. We offer a one-stop service that covers various printing needs including brochure, flyer, and packaging production.
Inquiry
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Do you have any of these concerns?
You don’t need to know anything about printing. We will handle troublesome arrangements and urgent requests with ease.
Discouraged you don’t have knowledge on printing?
You are unsure of where to start, what papers to use, and how to submit data.
You are looking for a printing company you can rely on for a long term
You want to ease the burden of making orders and quality verification. You want to make your business more efficient by entrusting printing jobs.
You want to deliver printed materials to multiple locations
In addition to delivering domestically, you want to send deliverables to overseas locations
You have an urgent printing job. Where can you ask?
You are in need of an urgent printing job. There are no companies that are capable of offering services since print quality is also essential
We handle all sorts of domestic and overseas printing needs
From design to domestic and overseas delivery. We provide designs that reflect your imagination and deliver them reliably.
We select environment-friendly materials and have a secure information management system. We provide optimal printing solutions that are secure and safe.
Printing
We are capable of handling print requests that require diverse specifications.
Digital printing
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On-demand printing (laser printer)
XEROX、KONICA MINOLTA
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Ink-jet printing (UV, water-based)
Canon, hp, EPSON
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ElectroInk printing
Indigo
Offset printing
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Oil-based printing
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UV printing
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Waterless printing
Other
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Silk-screen printing
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Transfer printing
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Label printing
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Packaging printing
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Movable-type printing
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FSC-certified printing
Binding and processing
We also work with the different kinds of processes and finishing performed after printing depending on the product's intended purpose.
Binding
Processing
Distribution
We can distribute to almost any international market region by working with our printing facilities situated in 10 different countries around the world in addition to our global partners.
Direct mail (DM) mailing
We can help you create all kinds of direct mail, including postcards, crimped postcards, pamphlets, and sealed mail, all just as you need it. We also provide variable data printing services.
Packaging
We produce packaging that meets your needs
Everyday goods
We produce packaging for products of all shapes and varieties.
Cosmetics
We produce packaging that emphasizes your product's aesthetic value and effectively promotes your product.
Food products
We use surface treatment processes to produce packaging that speak to the needs of consumers.
Pharmaceuticals
We create packaging that is produced under strict hygiene regulations.
Industrial products
We produce packaging with environmental friendliness and logistics/distribution efficiency in mind.
Related products
We produce packaging for products that meet various customer needs.
Fulfillment services
YAMAGATA provides order, warehousing, and shipping support.
While we mainly work with 3rd party logistics (3PL), we also offer fulfillment services depending on the circumstances.
We produce, assemble, warehouse, and ship large, medium, and small product lots in accordance with the client's order. We also select YAMAGATA group vendors that would meet the client’s order requirements and conditions and manage these vendors.
While fulfillment services, which range from warehousing and assembly to shipping, tend to be associated with larger quantity orders, we also provide fulfillment services for smaller quantity orders. We also offer temporary warehousing after printed materials are produced.
※We also work with requests in English from overseas corporations and sole proprietorships.
Inventory management (product storage)
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We work with inventory management orders that start with the production of new products.
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We can also work with orders that start with the storage of existing products.
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When warehousing, we begin with an incoming inspection (quantity and quality).
Order
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We receive orders from clients through order methods that suit the client (via a system, email, etc.), then prepare the products.
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Order is processed.
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The requested order forms (purchase order, delivery slip, receipt) are created.
Order picking and assembly
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We sort and package the products as specified.
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We package products in various types of packaging: different types of envelopes, paper bags, cardboard boxes, pallets, etc.
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When order picking, we also check for any issues with the product quality.
Shipping and delivery
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Once the appropriate packaging is complete, we perform the procedures to deliver the finished products to their delivery destinations.
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We select the appropriate shipping carrier depending on the domestic or overseas destination.
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After shipping, we send our clients the tracking information for their order.
Inventory management
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For existing products being warehoused, we provide our clients with inventory reports by the designated deadlines.
Other
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We also dispose of products that are no longer needed by the client.
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Creating a branded website for the client.
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Feel free to let us know when you have any other requests.
Why choose YAMAGATA’s printing and publishing service?
One-stop service, various delivery methods, flawless security. We contribute various forms of problem solving required for printing.
All process flow smoothly through our one-stop service
From planning to design, printing, processing, and delivery.
We handle the entire process through one request.
There are many processes in printing production including planning, design, data creation, printing, processing, and shipping. YAMAGATA has an integrated system of production that enables in-house correspondence for all processes. This saves our customers from having to contact multiple companies, enabling them to smoothly proceed with their projects through a single point of contact. Our professional staff specialized in different genres generate customer demands in optimal forms. By saving time and effort, we are capable of achieving communication activities of a higher caliber.
We reliably deliver overseas by utilizing our own network
From all of Japan to locations around the world.
YAMAGATA’s seamless delivery system.
“I want to find a way to deliver this document to all of our domestic branches and our overseas bases...” YAMAGATA is capable of handling requests like this with ease. In addition to delivering to domestic locations, we have a unique global network that enables us to deliver printed materials overseas efficiently. We are capable of making reliable deliveries through optimal logistic routes, even for delivery plans to multiple locations that tend to become complicated, without causing any inconveniences for our customers. We are looking into how to improve time and cost efficiency, and provide strong support to achieve customer business expansion. We respond to any form of consultation related to deliveries.
Thanks to our strict management, your confidential information is safe
We protect your valued information assets at all costs.
YAMAGATA’s flawless security system
We will take excellent care of printed materials that include confidential information. YAMAGATA has established and is operating a strict management system that conforms to information security standards to secure valuable information assets from our customers. In addition to access control, access restrictions, and data encryption, we thoroughly implement employee training. We ensure compliance and promise to provide a safe service that lives up to our customers’ trust. Even in terms of information management, there is a reason why customers choose YAMAGATA.
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How to proceed with printing
From consultation to delivery. A safe and trustworthy production process.
We make all our steps from consultation to delivery clear for our customers.
We promise to offer our customers a reliable production process.
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Meeting
A representative will speak to you. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) can also be concluded so please feel free to consult us.
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Optimal specifications and quotations
We will provide optimal specifications and quotations by considering the types of paper and processing, delivery date, and cost based on what we discussed.
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Data submission and final confirmation
We will confirm data you have provided. We can also apply modifications if required.
We will confirm the content of the final specification and proceed to the printing process.
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Printing and processing
An engineer in charge makes confirmations of every detail with appropriate equipment and performs high quality printing and processing that suit your demands.
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Thorough quality check
Checks are thoroughly performed for color tones, stains, scratches, incorrect collating, etc. We conduct rigorous quality checks to ensure that the quality is at a level that satisfies our customers.
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Delivery to specified locations
We carefully pack completed printed materials and deliver them to specified locations on schedule.
We are also capable of shipping to multiple locations.
FAQ
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What's your fastest turnaround time for urgent printing?
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It depends on the specifications, the number of copies, factory operation state, etc., but next-day delivery may be possible in some cases. Please tell us about your situation in detail.
We offer proposals for optimal schedules.
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Do you offer eco-friendly printing services?
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Yes, we are capable of providing eco-friendly printing services. We offer a selection of recycled paper as well as eco-friendly paper such as FSC certified paper and inks such as vegetable oil ink that lead to environmental impact reduction.
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Can deliveries be made to multiple locations?
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Yes, we can. We offer shipping services to both domestic and overseas locations. Please first consult with us for complicated sorting and delivery plans.
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Do you accept orders for small volumes?
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Yes, we do. We even accept orders for 1 printing job. We provide efficient printing services for the volume required. Please feel free to contact us.
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Is it safe to make requests for content that includes confidential information?
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Please rest assured. We have established and are operating an information security system. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) can also be concluded if required and we will fully protect any information entrusted to us by our clients.
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YAMAGATA Corporation
〒 220-8515
2-6-34, Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
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