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title: "About us — 20 years of printing ink manufacturing | ARHAT INKS"
description: "ARHAT INKS since 2004: history, mission and values, ISO 9001:2018 and ISO 45001:2018 certification, in-house laboratory and full-cycle production in Tashkent."
url: https://arhat.ink/en/about
language: en
translations: [https://arhat.ink/about, https://arhat.ink/uz/about]
organization: ARHAT INKS
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# About the company

For 20+ years we’ve been making quality printing inks and growing the industry in Central Asia.

## Our mission

> To become the company best known for changing the perception of goods made in Uzbekistan. The “Made in Uzbekistan” label will become a mark of quality. The ARHAT INKS brand will be known worldwide and associated with high quality.

## What we stand for

### 01. Integrity

Live by the Golden Rule. Act honestly and do the right thing.

### 02. Ambition

Confidence in our own abilities; readiness to overcome any obstacle.

### 03. Client focus

Long-term, trusting relationships with every client.

### 04. Partnership

People are the foundation of the business. Best motivation for the best people.

### 05. Service

Fast, thorough, attentive, with an individual approach.

## Path of growth

Twenty years — from plates and consumables to a full-cycle manufacturer.

### 2004 — ARHAT founded

Plate making and trade of printing consumables.

### 2015 — Only flexo ink producer in Central Asia

Became the only flexographic ink manufacturer in Central Asia.

### 2016 — Flexible packaging — local production

Filled the gap with high-quality inks for locally produced flexible packaging.

### 2017 — Kazakhstan office opens

Branch opened in Kazakhstan. 30% market share in Uzbekistan. (30% UZ)

### 2018 — First sales to Kyrgyzstan

First shipments to Kyrgyzstan. 50% market share in Uzbekistan. (50% UZ)

### 2019 — Two-market leadership

80% UZ market share, 50% KZ market share. (80% UZ · 50% KZ)

### 2020 — ISO implementation

Integrated ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 system implemented. (ISO 9001 + 45001)

### 2024 — 20 years in business

20-year anniversary. (20 years)

## International quality standards

| Certificate | Scope | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ISO 9001:2018 | Quality management | Certified quality management system. Annual independent audit. |
| ISO 45001:2018 | Occupational health & safety | Occupational health and workplace safety management system. |

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**ARHAT INKS** · The only full-cycle manufacturer of printing pastes, inks, varnishes and additives in Central Asia.

- Русский: https://arhat.ink/about.md
- Oʻzbekcha: https://arhat.ink/uz/about.md
- Yashnobod district, Jakurgan st. 76, 100073, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- info@arhat.pro · +998 (99) 881-99-55