Corporate Philosophy
The DNP Group Connects
People and Society
to Create New Value.
We transform the needs of people into tangible solutions for
society. We transform the needs of
society into tangible solutions for
people.
DNP in Numbers
Sales
1.4576 trillion yen
Making the most of DNP's strengths,
we aim to further improve our business performance.
(As of March 31, 2025)
Overseas sales
352.5 billion yen
We are promoting global expansion
centered on our focus businesses.
(As of March 31, 2025)
Number of employees
36,890 people
DNP has 36,890 consolidated and
9,785 non-consolidated employees playing active roles.
(As of March 31, 2025)
Number of domestic patents held
12,564 cases
The number of domestic patent applications
is also at an extremely high level among Japanese companies.
(As of the end of March 2025)
Global locations
34 cities
DNP provides products and services for the global market. To support this, DNP has
established locations around the world.
(As of January 2025)
- Europe
- 9 cities
- Asia
- 17 cities
- North America
- 8 cities
DNP's Business Domains
DNP's business is comprised of the Smart Communication,
Life & Healthcare, and Electronics divisions.
DNP’s No.1 Offerings
Here, we introduce how DNP’s products and services, which boast top market share
in Japan and around the world, are used in your daily life.
Products and services
with the world’s leading market share
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Battery pouch for
lithium-ion batteries -
Metal mask for
OLED display manufacturing -
For display
Optical Film *- * For anti-reflection film (AR film) and anti-glare films used on display surfaces
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Dye-sublimation thermal transfer printing media for photo prints
* For anti-reflection film (AR film) and anti-glare films used on display surfaces
Products and services
with Japan’s top market share
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Smart card
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Aseptic filling system for PET plastic bottles
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Decorative materials for residential interior and exterior use
(Flooring and exterior films)
Key Milestones in DNP’s History
DNP has consistently embraced innovation to deliver essential value to society.
Here, we highlight the major turning points in DNP's nearly 150-year history.
- 1876
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The birth of Dai Nippon Printing
Shueisha was founded in 1876 in Ginza, Tokyo.
In 1935, the company merged with Nisshin Printing to form Dai Nippon Printing.
- 1945
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Welcoming a new era
After the war, as labor movements intensified in the printing industry,
our company focused on labor-management cooperation and expanded into sectors beyond publishing and printing.
- 1963
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A leap forward in response to economic fluctuations
At the 1970 Osaka Expo, we were responsible for designing and producing numerous pavilions. This milestone expanded the scope of our planning division's activities.
- 1979
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Challenges for tomorrow
In addition to focusing on the multimedia business, we commercialized new products such as smart cards, thermal transfer recording materials,
and color filters for liquid crystal displays.
- 1989
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As key contributors to a highly information-driven society
Seeing the advent of the IT society as an opportunity for business expansion,
we focused on solution-oriented businesses, including the Internet and IPS.
- 2001
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Contributing to a rich and emergent society
Using “Creating Future Standards” as a key message,
we conducted public relations activities to contribute to society through the development of new products and services.
- 2015
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Aiming to achieve a "Third Corporate Founding"
Leveraging the strengths of “P&I (Printing and Information),”
we provide value to people and society through dialogue and collaboration with a variety of partners.
