Printing and Translation Experts

100 years of printing excellence

Global Speed is a full-service provider of printing and translation solutions. We help our clients produce, localize, and distribute content worldwide.

We are a subsidiary of Yamagata Corporation. Founded in 1906, this is one of Japan’s oldest printing companies. With over 100 years of experience as its foundation, Global Speed embodies the meticulous quality and attention to detail that Japan is known for, as well as the pace and flexibility that modern business demands.

Our goal at Global Speed is to provide the international business community with access to Japanese quality and fast, reliable service. We are focused on serving customers who want to print and distribute outside of their home countries, bridging cultural and linguistic gaps which would otherwise be difficult to cross.

The mission of Global Speed is...

to deliver a comprehensive printing and translation solution

to make Japanese print quality accessible to the world

to make multinational printing and distributing as simple as possible

Our People

Accomplished Printers

Our staff are among the most experienced printing professionals in the world. With facilities in Asia and Europe, we are capable of producing high quality materials across a wide range of mediums and locations.

Expert Translators

Our roster consists of over 100 languages, including all major languages used in international business. We are experts at technical translation, employing professionals from a range of industry backgrounds.

International Team

Lead jointly by Japanese and American managers, we are experts in international business. Many of our staff have worked abroad and we specialize in delivering solutions across borders.

Testimonials

Global Speed provided an excellent service. Their staff were prompt to respond and spoke fluent English. They understood exactly what we wanted and provided a superior product. We really appreciated the high quality of paper and ink, and the attention to detail in their work. I would highly recommend them to any business, local or overseas, looking for print services in Japan.

Nicola Sherry, Conference Manager, Cambridge Publications

Working with Global Speed has been a fantastic experience! They have delivered beautiful quality for an affordable price, had great attention to detail, demonstrated flexibility and easiness of communication. I highly recommend them!

Marie-Aude Hulshoff, Business Manager for the European Association of Geochemistry