Ricoh plans new Japan inkjet head plant to more than double output over time

Ricoh plans a new inkjet-head manufacturing facility at its Atsugi site in Kanagawa Prefecture to expand supply capacity. Production capacity targeted to more than double over time as demand rises for high-quality inkjet heads. Construction scheduled to start in November 2026, with completion planned in the first half of fiscal 2028. Facility designed to consolidate dispersed operations, add automation, robotics, AI, and digitally connected production, quality, and logistics systems. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Ricoh Company Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief on September 18, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)