Tomoku’s corrugated container and display carton products are widely used in distribution and logistics. They are used for a diverse array of products, including beverages, processed foods, fresh produce, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. By tailoring functionality and visual design to each product's characteristics, Tomoku proposes and develops packaging solutions best suited to its customers’ needs.
The Company also proactively engages in design and development tailored to customers’ distribution and sales formats, earning the trust of many customers.
History
The Company traces its origins to the establishment of Toyo Wood Products Co., Ltd. in 1949. It began manufacturing and selling corrugated boxes in 1956 and adopted its current name, Tomoku Co., Ltd., in 1971.
| 1940 |
Established as Hokkai Box Manufacturing and Drying Co., Ltd. |
| 1945 |
Changed corporate name to Hokkai Wood Products Co., Ltd.; merged with Sugawara Wood Works Co., Ltd. the following year |
| 1949 |
Acquired Toa Enterprise Co., Ltd. and simultaneously spun off the wood products division of Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd., changing its corporate name to Toyo Wood Products Co., Ltd. Launched the manufacture and sale of wooden boxes for canned products |
| 1950 |
Toyo Seikan Co., Ltd. split off its Otaru Plant under the Act for Elimination of Excessive Concentration of Economic Power, resulting in the establishment of Hokkai Canning and Drying Co., Ltd. (Toyo Wood Products Co., Ltd. became affiliated with Hokkai Canning and Drying Co., Ltd.) |
| 1956 |
Launched manufacturing and sales of corrugated boxes |
| 1971 |
Changed corporate name to Tomoku Co., Ltd. |
| 1974 |
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Sapporo Securities Exchange |
| 1981 |
Designated as a First Section issue on the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
Site where Toyo Wood Products Co., Ltd. (now Tomoku Co., Ltd.) was founded (Otaru Canal)
Wooden boxes for canned products
The first corrugating machine of the Company
Product Lineup
Corrugated Board
We provide high-quality, highly functional, and high-value-added corrugated board and paperboard packaging products for a wide range of settings, from manufacturing and logistics to retail environments. Through forward-looking technology development that leads the way into a new era, we create packaging that adds new value to our customers’ products. Tomoku aims to be the best partner for our customers by meeting all their corrugated board and paperboard packaging needs.
Paperboard Packaging
From custom pearl printing using gravure presses to POP displays, multipacks, and folding cartons, we provide a wide range of total packaging solutions.
Product development
Customer-oriented in everything we do, we are constantly creating new value through a development approach that anticipates our customers’ needs and emerging market trends.
Product Information (in Japanese only)
Group Companies
Companies affiliated with the Packaging Business are introduced under “Group Companies.”
Group Companies