Founded in Osaka, Japan in 1905, Union Chemicar Co. Ltd. began as a manufacturer of carbon and carbonless paper. During the 1970’s and 1980’s, Union Chemicar transitioned towards the printer ribbon consumable market by developing products for use in typewriters, computer printers, word processors, barcode printers, and facsimile machines. Today, Union Chemicar is well-respected as a global leader in the imaging media product industry with manufacturing locations in Japan, China, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Greece, and the United States. Union Chemicar America (UCA) was established in 1992 and has grown to become a leading supplier of imaging products to Printer OEM’s, distributors, and dealers throughout the United States.

In 2004, UCA opened its newest thermal coating operation, in Yuma, Arizona, allowing us full vertical integration to ensure our longterm competitive position and better serve our US customer base.