From Products to Ecosystem: INK-TANK's 30-Year Journey of Growth



 

Time Bears Witness.

 

2025 marks INK-TANK's 30th anniversary  a milestone of resilience and evolution.From our first ink cartridge, we have built a comprehensive printing ecosystem of products, equipment, and services.Through decades of change, our mission remains: "YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER WITH ONE-STOP SERVICE"
Today, we step forward as an Ecosystem Service Provider.

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Thirty years ago, we started by manufacturing and selling our products, remaining deeply rooted in manufacturing. Today, our business spans over 150 countries, with monthly production capacity reaching tens of millions of units.

As we stand at this 30-year milestone, how have we accomplished yet another evolution?

On the company’s 30th anniversary, the General Manager of INK-TANK openly shared his vision in a rare on-camera appearance with Recycled Times Media. In the interview, he elaborated on three strategic pillars driving the company's evolution:

 

The Essence of Transformation: From "Manufacturing" to "Empowerment".

 

 

 

We are no longer just product manufacturers, but enablers of our clients' businesses. By building a one-stop printing ecosystem, we aim to solve customers' full-range pain points—from procurement and compatibility to maintenance—empowering their long-term growth.

 

The Key to Strategic Upgrade: Launching Self-Developed Systems to Build an Ecosystem Loop.

 

 

 

The launch of our self-developed DTF/DTG printers marks a qualitative leap from "parts supply" to "system empowerment." With "Simplified Operation" and "Ultimate Reliability" as core advantages, it precisely serves the personalized customization market, such as home users and micro-entrepreneurs, acting as the key entry point to our intelligent "Equipment-Supplies-Service" ecosystem.

 

The Future Vision: Going Deeper in Printing to Become an Ecology-Leading Brand.

 

 

 

 

Our strategic direction is clear: rooted in consumables technology and powered by equipment, we are building a symbiotic ecosystem that deeply integrates intelligence and industry collaboration across the entire printing process. Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen our core advantages, striving to become a global, ecology-leading brand that drives industry transformation.

This is not just an interview—it is a deep reflection on breakthrough, innovation, and long-termism.We believe true leadership begins with the courage to redefine oneself.

 

 

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Three decades have passed—from the R&D and manufacturing of a single ink cartridge to building a one-stop printing ecosystem today.
In this 30th-anniversary special edition, we  review INK-TANK's strategic evolution since 1995. It features an in-depth interview with our General Manager, sharing his vision behind the transition from a "Consumables Expert" to a "Printing Ecosystem Service Provider". The magazine also delves into the four core values that underpin our global success, alongside inspiring stories of our dedicated teams. 
Furthermore, it comprehensively unveils our self-developed DTF/DTG printers, born from three decades of technical expertise, presenting our complete closed-loop strategy from product matrix to a thriving printing ecosystem.
This "INK-TANK 30YEARS MAGAZINE" is both a heartfelt look back at our journey and a thoughtful interpretation of our future blueprint.

 
 

 

 

 

30th Anniversary

 

 

 

 

Thirty years,not just about manufacturing, but about creating.

Thank you for walking this path with us and witnessing every step of our evolution.

 

 

 

 
Download the 30th Anniversary Magazine

 

 Click  to download the "INK-TANK 30YEARS MAGAZINE" and gain deeper insight into our ecosystem strategy and vision for what lies ahead.