Epson first India facility to boost EcoTank production locally

By Staff Report July 5, 2025 2:13 pm IST

Epson India sets up the first ink-tank printer plant in Sriperumbudur to boost local EcoTank production and support the Make in India initiative.

Epson India, a subsidiary of Japan’s Seiko Epson Corporation, opened its first ink-tank printer production facility in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. Junkichi Yoshida, Global President of Seiko Epson Corporation, said the plant supports the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ drive.

The facility, designed in collaboration with Epson’s manufacturing partner RIKUN, symbolises the company’s commitment to local production and sustainable innovation. Epson has sold more than 100 million EcoTanks worldwide, including 8 million in India.

Junkichi Yoshida, Global President of Seiko Epson Corporation, stated, “This is a historic moment for Epson. India offers tremendous opportunities for innovation and leadership. Epson’s core expertise lies in precision engineering, imaging, and robotics, with innovation and sustainability at the heart of everything we do.”

The plant will begin operations in October 2025, producing Epson’s EcoTank printers, which are noted for their high-capacity, cartridge-free printing that saves money and is environmentally friendly. The plant is part of Epson’s aim to localise production, increase supply chain flexibility, and help India’s economy thrive.

Samba Moorthy, president of Epson India, stated, “This new plant represents a critical milestone in our growth strategy.” It demonstrates our long-term commitment to innovation and creating a self-sustaining manufacturing ecosystem in India.”

By 2050, Epson hopes to be carbon negative and no longer rely on finite subterranean resources. The Epson Group’s annual global revenue is around JPY 1 trillion.