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Koyosha's Sustainable Logistics Initiative

Koyosha Inc., a comprehensive printing company based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, has announced the official launch of its logistics services at the Hanno Printing Center in Saitama Prefecture. This new operation has been established under the storage business law and is designed to provide a seamless experience from environmentally-friendly printing to storage, inventory management, and shipping—all within the same location. This innovation aims to significantly support customers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing business efficiencies throughout their supply chains.

Background and Purpose

With the increasing digitization of print orders and the expansion of the e-commerce market, faster service and sustainable solutions for managing and delivering printed materials and promotional products have become more essential than ever. Koyosha has operated the Hanno Printing Center as a next-generation facility running 24/7, powered by 100% renewable energy. By acquiring a warehouse business license and venturing into logistics, Koyosha is now integrating the functions of 'creating (printing)' with 'storing and transporting (logistics)'. This setup allows for products to be stored and shipped immediately after printing, effectively reducing moving costs and emissions.

Three Key Features of Koyosha’s Logistics Service, "Hanno BASE Logistics"

1. Minimizing Environmental Impact (Sustainable Logistics)
The Hanno Printing Center operates on zero-carbon energy, utilizing solar power and renewable energy sources. By conducting both printing and shipping at the same site, the logistics operations can significantly cut down on truck transportation between the factory and warehouses, thereby contributing to the reduction of the carbon footprint throughout the product lifecycle.

2. One-stop Service Unique to a Printing Company
Koyosha offers a comprehensive service that encompasses the printing of promotional materials and catalogs, inventory management, assembly (distribution processing), and individual shipping. By streamlining the contact point, customer management efforts can be reduced, and lead times can be shortened effectively.

3. High Security and Quality Control
The acquisition of the warehouse business license required Koyosha to meet strict facility standards. The company ensures the safe storage of customers’ valuable assets within a controlled environment equipped with air conditioning and security measures.

Hanno Printing Center BASE Overview

• - Name: Hanno Printing Center BASE
• - Location: 2-1-2 Akane-dai, Hanno, Saitama Prefecture
• - Facilities: Logistics storage and packaging space
• - License Obtained: Warehouse business license
• - Warehouse business permission number: Registration No. 10095

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Future Outlook

Koyosha continues to address environmental challenges from both printing and logistics perspectives and aims to be a 'Green Partner' supporting ESG management for enterprises. Future plans include enhancing systems for real-time inventory monitoring and promoting further measures to reduce environmental impact during delivery.

Founded 76 years ago, Koyosha Inc. is a printing company headquartered in Tokyo that has honed its data processing technology over the years. With its state-of-the-art, carbon-zero energy facility operating 24/7 and its product carbon footprint calculation services, Koyosha is committed to supporting the accelerating businesses of its customers. For more information, visit Koyosha's website.