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Ricoh Digital Painting Company, Ltd., formerly LAC which began operation in 1983, has now been part of the Ricoh Group since 2018. The business name of Ricoh Digital Painting Company, Ltd. best describes the value of the products to help customers in their conversion from “analog paint” to “digital paint” by using innovative inkjet paint technology for their industrial decoration applications. This technology which can accurately jet high viscosity paint over a distance unlike typical inkjet enables direct to surface digital painting for a wide variety of applications. With this technology, we aim to reduce the burden on workers and dramatically advance environmental initiatives. We will continue to contribute to the realization of a safe, secure and comfortable society by developing our own technologies and creating new products.
Corporate History
- 1983
Established LAC corporation in Yamazaki-machi, Machida-shi
- 1988
Launch “Air brush type Vehicle Art Robo”
- 1994
Moved to Oyama-machi, Machida-shi
- 2003
Launch “Printer for Gas Cylinder”
- 2008
Launch “Vehicle Art Robo”
- 2013
A new president Murai has taken post at LAC
Launch “Bottle Printer”
Launch “Tire Printer”
- 2014
Selected as the global niche top 100 in Japan
- 2018
M&A by Ricoh company. A new chairman Hiramatsu from Ricoh.
- 2019
Change company name to Ricoh Digital Painting Company, Ltd.
- 2021
Change of representative director. Mr. Iwamoto appointed as a new CEO
Corporate Profile
LAC Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Since then, we have been proactively doing the business activities not only in Japan but also in the global markets such as Europe, the US, Asian countries, Middle East and so on.
We started with developing electronic and data processing equipment, and our focus was shifted to developing digital printer which is targeted at niche market. We have been successful to develop a variety of very unique digital printers which are based on our advanced technology. For instance, our Vehicle Art Robo enables you to print the body of truck, bus and airplane directly in full color with incredibly cheaper cost than that of other technologies like wrapping film.
We were awarded as a global niche top 100 company of Japan by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan on March 14th, 2014 because we pursue the development of unique products and promote the sales not only to Japanese market but also overseas markets. Besides, JQA (Japan Quality Assurance Organization) has certified we comply with ISO9001 on January 9, 2015.
We are strongly determined to continue to develop innovative printers based on our advanced technology and know-how which were established at our company over the past 35 years. With our high value-added printers, we continue being a company helping the society.
Company Name |
Ricoh Digital Painting Company, Ltd. |
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Address |
800-5, Oyama-machi, Machida-shi, Tokyo, 194-0212, Japan |
Phone / Fax |
+81-42-751-6110 / +81-42-751-6226 |
Website |
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Business Category |
Manufacturer of printer products, inks and paints |
Foundation |
July 5th, 1983 |
Corporate philosophy |
“Listen and Challenge” |