Strengthening Our Presence in Europe: Launch of Takara Europe

Grabo Balloons and Takara Tec will establish a new joint venture company, Takara Europe, scheduled to launch in April 2026.

This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in strengthening TakaraTec’s presence in the European market and creating a more efficient, responsive, and locally supported business structure for our distributors and partners thanks to Grabo Balloons.

Through Takara Europe, we will significantly enhance supply capabilities across Europe, reduce lead times, and provide dedicated local support. Compared to the current model of direct transactions from Japan, this new structure will ensure faster operations, improved service levels, and greater overall efficiency

Distribution Policy

We would like to reassure all partners that TakaraTec’s long-standing “one distributor per country” policy will remain unchanged.
This development only affects the point of transaction, which will move from TakaraTec in Japan to Takara Europe. All existing agreements and commercial relationships will continue without interruption.

Future Transactions

At present, all European distributors work directly with TakaraTec in Japan.
From April 2026 onwards, transactions will be managed through Takara Europe.
A detailed transition plan, including schedules and contact information, will be shared in early 2026 to ensure a smooth and seamless changeover.

Key Benefits of Takara Europe

• Faster supply and improved inventory management within Europe
• Reduced shipping costs and simplified customs procedures
• Stronger partnerships through dedicated local support
• Strategic synergies between TakaraTec and Grabo s.r.l. to create new value

This joint venture reflects our shared commitment to long-term growth, operational excellence, and superior service for the European market. Together with TakaraTec, we look forward to building a stronger, more agile, and customer-focused organization for the future.