Thermal printing uses heat to print images on carbonless paper, eliminating the need for expensive ink cartridges. We manufacture special heat-sensitive color formers, chemicals applied to thermal paper to help colorless leuco dyes appear when printed. We offer the full range of black, blue, red, and green color formers for use in barcoding, receipts, and other applications.
Paper & Ink
We offer a wide variety of raw materials for thermal and carbonless paper, inkjet, toner, 3D printing, and and ultraviolet (UV) applications. With our global network and supply chain expertise, we can make sure you have the raw materials and supplies you need, when you need them.
Tackling Today’s Supply Chain Challenges
With supply and demand imbalances for many critical raw materials used in the production of printing inks, it’s becoming harder than ever to minimize production and manufacturing disruptions. At NAGASE, we operate as a US Customs Foreign Trade Zone with more than 30 years of expertise in global procurement and shipments. This provides you with unique opportunities for savings on import tariffs, increased operational efficiencies, and minimized supply chain strain for a variety of technologies in paper and inks.
Focus Areas
Thermal Printing Applications
Inkjet Printer Materials
We also offer a variety of inkjet materials (dispersants, dyes, and polymerization inhibitors) and toner materials (charge control agents, colorants, polyester resins, and waxes) for use in inkjet and laser printers.
Environmental Solutions
In the field of paper packaging, we contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by providing alternatives to plastic and fluorinated materials.
Experts in Paper Dyeing
At NAGASE, we are committed to our roots in dyeing, offering technical services related to dyeing globally, leveraging our in-house laboratory expertise.
Trusted for Almost 200 Years
Nagase & Co., Ltd. was established nearly 200 years ago as a dye wholesaler and trading company. Since then, we have cultivated our expertise through extensive experience, fostering a robust global group network and supplier partnerships. We have been dedicated to assisting our clients in sourcing high-quality raw materials for inks and papers.
Alleviate supply and demand imbalances for many critical raw materials used in the production of printing inks when you partner with us. Relieve capacity constraints, boost cost savings, and increase speed to market. You’ll also experience simplification of regulatory burdens and operational excellence via NAGASE's ISO9001 and RC14001:2015 certification.
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