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The two companies are undertaking a global sales and service co-operation in inkjet printing
HEIDELBERG and Canon have officially announced a global co-operation in sheetfed inkjet printing at this year’s drupa print exhibition in Düsseldorf.
Both companies wish to focus on supporting commercial print businesses looking to establish hybrid offset/digital production to meet the changing needs of print buyers and increase the capability of businesses to handle shorter runs of more diverse jobs.
Akira Yoshida, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Canon Production Printing, says: “Canon has channelled significant energy and investment to develop its leading inkjet technology and give customers in the commercial printing industry a clear vision of their future. HEIDELBERG boasts a unique heritage, an extensive customer base, and in-depth knowledge of the needs of commercial print businesses.
“We are confident that our collaboration with HEIDELBERG will accelerate the move to blended offset/digital production and enable transformative innovation for many more offset print businesses worldwide.”
As part of the agreement, HEIDELBERG will expand its technology portfolio by introducing an own inkjet product family based on the newly announced Canon B2 sheetfed inkjet press and the established B3 sheetfed inkjet press.
The presses will be integrated into the HEIDELBERG Prinect workflow with Service and Saphira Ink delivered through HEIDELBERG.
Dr David Schmedding, head of sales of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, comments: “We are confident that Canon is the ideal partner for HEIDELBERG to support our customers with best-in-class inkjet press technology, backed by deep expertise in digital applications and business development.
“Our aim is to offer print shops that operate sheetfed offset and digital presses simultaneously an attractive and integrated service and product portfolio. That’s why we’re excited to be able to offer our customers innovative industrial inkjet presses integrated in our Prinect workflow to gain flexible and cost-effective autonomous production.”
Visitors of drupa can see an animation of the new B2 sheetfed inkjet press on the Canon stand (Hall 8a, Booth B41-1 – B41-8). The press is expected to be available in Q4 2025.
Drupa 2024 is taking place from May 28th to June 7th in the Dusseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germany.
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