Observed Signal · Sep 18, 2026 · Corporate Update · Source: Ricoh · Impact: 4/5
Ricoh to construct new manufacturing facility in Japan to accelerate growth of its inkjet business
Ricoh Company, Ltd. announced on September 18, 2026 plans to construct a new manufacturing facility at its Atsugi Manufacturing Site in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with completion planned for the first half of fiscal 2028. The facility aims to more than double current inkjet head production capacity, combining ultra-precision manufacturing with automation, AI, and digital manufacturing technologies.
This investment strengthens Ricoh's ability to meet growing global demand for inkjet heads in industrial and functional printing, positioning the company for long-term growth in a market shifting from analog to digital printing.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Ricoh announced on September 18, 2026 the construction of a new facility at its Atsugi Manufacturing Site in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
- Construction of the four-story building with approximately 39,000 square meters of gross floor area is scheduled to begin in November 2026.
- The planned completion is set for the first half of fiscal 2028.
- The new facility aims to more than double current inkjet head production capacity over time.
- The facility will consolidate manufacturing functions and introduce automation, robotics, and AI-based quality decision-making.
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