Non-Japan Wholesaling

Current Situation in the Non-Japan Wholesaling Segment

Promotion of Glocalization & Creation of New Value

Our first foray into the global arena dates back to 1899. Since then we have continued to do business in a number of countries and regions with differing cultures and business customs. In recent years, through M&A in strategic global markets we have expanded our network to include leading paper distributors from every region of the globe. We have paper distribution operations with inventory and delivery functions in the U.S., the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and India, and are promoting glocalization, through activities such as, the development of businesses rooted in local regions. In doing this we are continuing to take on the challenge of becoming the world's leading paper distribution company.
In addition, these bases are also adopting a leaner corporate structure through business structure reforms that have been underway for some time. Furthermore, in fiscal 2021, in addition to the impact of structural reforms, paper prices increased significantly due to tightening supply and demand at our major operating bases in the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and other countries, which led to a substantial improvement in results.
We will continue our efforts to become the world's leading paper distribution company, one of our goals, by making full use of our global network and sharing and coordinating our know-how, information and products throughout the group worldwide, as well as by further promoting rationalization.

Business Activities Throughout the World

Asia

Drawing on many years of operations in Asia, our offices in 11 countries in the region act as a bridge between suppliers and users across borders.

Oceania

Ball & Doggett and BJ Ball form the backbone of our operations in Oceania and contribute to the stable supply of paper, paperboard and related products.

North America,
Central and South
America

Led by OVOL USA, with a focus on Europe and Asia we are expanding our import and export activities through our global network.

Europe

In developed countries such as Germany, the U.K. and France, we sell a wide range of paper products, from printing paper to specialty paper, in accordance with local demand.