Taiki Corporation LTD.

Taiki Group is a Japanese manufacturer of cosmetics and cosmetic tools. Its official website describes it as a comprehensive manufacturer of cosmetics and cosmetic tools, offering OEM services that cover everything from R&D of novel ingredients and materials to product commercialization. The group holds over 700 patents and has production and sales bases in Japan, the United States, France, China, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia. Its products, including proprietary brands and OEM products, are used by major cosmetics manufacturers and consumers worldwide. The group traces its origins to 1930, when Nakamura Koichi founded Nakamura Shoten in Kobe for sponge import and processing.

Taiki Group traces its origins to 1930, when Nakamura Koichi founded Nakamura Shoten in Kobe for the purpose of importing and processing sponges, a first in Japan. In 1950, the business moved to its current Miyakojima headquarters. In 1960, it was incorporated as Nakamura Bussan Co., Ltd., with Nakamura Kenji as president. In 1961, full-scale production of cosmetic tools such as sponges and synthetic sponges began with the establishment of the Nishinomiya Plant. Subsequent decades saw the opening of the Osaka Plant (1965), Juso Plant (1968), and Takarazuka Plant (1971). In 1976, Sanki Co., Ltd. was established and a Tokyo branch opened in Ginza. In 1981, the Osaka Plant obtained a cosmetics manufacturing license. Overseas expansion began in 1987 with the establishment of L.C. Incorporated in New Jersey, USA, followed by a wholly owned subsidiary in Liaoning, China in 1989. In 1993, Taiki Co., Ltd. was established. In 1994, the Osaka Plant obtained a quasi-drug manufacturing license, and the Kenac Sanyo Plant was built in Okayama, also obtaining a cosmetics manufacturing license. In 1995, a joint venture for latex sponge production, Supertex Mfg. Sdn. Bhd., was established in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. In 1997, Taiki Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established. In 1998, a merger and partnership with Chengzhen Cosmetics Tools Co., Ltd. in Tianjin, China, and the construction of the Yunos Seto Plant (formerly Kenac). In 1999, Taiki Co., Ltd. became the core company of the group. In 2001, Nakamura Europe S.A.R.L. and Riola Co., Ltd. were established. In 2003, the French cosmetic tool manufacturer Delville was acquired. In 2005, Taiki Cosmetics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established. In 2006, Nakamura Kenji became Chairman & CEO, and Nakamura Koji became President & COO. In 2008, Taiki Cosmetic Europe S.A.S. was established. In 2009, L.C. International Inc. was renamed Taiki USA Inc. In 2010, the 50th anniversary was celebrated. In 2011, TIKG Singapore Pte., Ltd. was established. In 2013, Taiki Cambodia Co., Ltd. was established in Sihanoukville. In 2014, TIKG Korea Co., Ltd. was established, later renamed TAIKI Korea Co., Ltd. in 2017. In 2017, Taiki Co., Ltd. merged with Riola Co., Ltd. and Nakamura Bussan Co., Ltd., and the headquarters moved to Miyakojima, Osaka. The R&I Center was opened, and a new Penang plant was built in Malaysia. In 2018, the company was certified as a resilience-contributing organization.

Aiming to be a leading company creating unique, high-value-added products through strategic patent acquisition and global expansion.

• Cosmetics OEM

  Total support from R&D of novel ingredients and materials to product commercialization.

• Cosmetic tools

  Sponges, synthetic sponges, and other cosmetic tools.

• Sheet cosmetics

  Face masks, cleansing sheets, antiperspirant sheets, laminated masks.

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