Corporate Philosophy
The DNP Group
Connecting people and society,
Provide new value.
Giving shape to people 's needs
Provide to
society.
Giving shape to the needs of
society
We provide it to
people.
DNP in numbers
Annual 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
Focus on business area
We are promoting global expansion
(As of March 31, 2025)
Number of employees
36,890 people
DNP has a consolidated total of 36,890 employees.
The company alone employs 9,785 people.
(As of March 31, 2025)
Number of domestic patents held
12,564 items
The number of domestic patent applications is also the highest among Japanese companies.
It boasts an extremely high standard.
(as of the end of March 2025)
Overseas bases
34 cities
DNP is a company that provides products and services for the global market.
To provide the service
We have bases all over the world.
(As of January 2025)
- Europe
- 9 cities
- Asia
- 17 cities
- North America
- 8 cities
DNP's business area
DNP's business is the Smart Communication division,
in Life & Healthcare and Electronics division
It is composed of:
DNP's No.1
DNP boasts top market share in Japan and around the world for its products and services.
We will introduce how it is used in your daily life.
The world's top share
Products and Services
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For lithium-ion batteries
Battery pouch -
OLED display
Metal masks for manufacturing -
For display
Optical Film *- *anti-reflection film (AR film) for display surfaces
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For photo printing
dye-sublimation thermal transfer media
* anti-reflection film (AR film) for display surfaces
Top share in Japan
Products and Services
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Smart cards
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Aseptic filling system for PET plastic bottles
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Decorative materials for residential interiors and exteriors
(Floor and exterior film)
A turning point for DNP
DNP has always taken on the challenge of innovation in order to provide essential value to society and people.
We will introduce the major turning points in DNP's nearly one and a half century of challenges.
- 1876 ~
Meiji 9 -
The Birth of Dai Nippon Printing
Shueisha was founded in 1876 (Meiji 9) in Ginza, Tokyo.
In 1935 (Showa 10), the company merged with Nisshin Printing to form Dai Nippon Printing.
- 1945 ~
1945 -
Welcoming a new era
After the war, labor movements intensified in the printing industry.
Our company has promoted labor-management cooperation and boldly expanded into fields other than publishing and printing.
- 1963 ~
1963 -
A leap forward in response to economic fluctuations
At the 1970 Osaka Expo, he was responsible for the design and construction of numerous pavilions.
This was an opportunity for the planning division to expand its scope of activity.
- 1979 ~
1979 -
Challenges for tomorrow
In addition to focusing on the multimedia field, we also offer smart card, thermal transfer recording materials,
We have commercialized new products such as color filters for LCD displays.
- 1989 ~
1989
1989 -
As a leader in the highly information-oriented society
We see the arrival of the IT society as an opportunity to expand our business.
We focused on solutions-based businesses, including the Internet and IPS.
- 2001~
2001 -
Contributing to a rich and emergent society
We are carrying out public relations activities with the keyword "Creating future standards."
We aimed to contribute to society through the development of new products and services.
- From 2015
2015 -
Aiming to realize Third Corporate Founding
Leveraging our strengths in "P&I (printing and information)," we are working with various partners.
Through dialogue and collaboration, we will provide value to people and society.
