Industry

Konica Minolta launches Professional Print Division

by FESPA | 03/07/2017
Konica Minolta launches Professional Print Division

Konica Minolta has launched a Professional Print Division in Europe for which it has appointed a new general manager.

The company said it has been created to reflect the growing importance of the industrial and commercial printing sectors as it moves more into marketing, software and cross-media services to take print applications to a new level.

Konica Minolta has a stated aim of replicating its success in the mid-production color printing sector in the industrial printing market. Key industrial applications such as label and packaging are the focus of Konica Minolta’s research, as evidenced by its development of new printing technology and partnerships with companies such as MGI Digital Technology.

In recent years, the company has increased its presence in industrial markets with the launch of its AccurioJet KM-1 UV inkjet sheet-fed press and bizhub Press C71cf on-demand label printer, as well as other developments in packaging and professional printing sectors.

Indy Nakagawa, president of Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, said: "Given Konica Minolta’s heritage of being a world leader in industrial printing based on our outstanding inkjet technology, which make us number one in the textile market as well as a leading manufacturer for inkjet heads, we are now further expanding into industrial printing solutions for our professional print business in Europe."

"The new division has been established to further support these with dedicated knowledge, expertise and leading-edge solutions. We welcome Charles as he brings his considerable industry expertise to what is an exciting new opportunity in a fast-moving market."

Charles Lissenburg is to lead the Professional Print Division as general manager, and said: "There are huge new opportunities within industrial and commercial printing markets which we seek to capitalize on. As we continue to grow our unique approaches into the high-end commercial print and industrial markets, it is key that we provide customers with insight and business tools to enable them to capture new market opportunities."

"The Professional Print Division aims to expand its digital printing business by leveraging its technologies to meet the need for high-mix, small-quantity variable production and short lead times, and by offering solutions to enhance printing operation efficiency."

by FESPA Back to News

Topics

Interested in joining our community?

Enquire today about joining your local FESPA Association or FESPA Direct

Enquire Today

Recent news

The Green Grads EPSON cco-cextile challenge graduates showcase their talents
Features

The Green Grads EPSON cco-cextile challenge graduates showcase their talents

Exhibiting at Manchester’s historic Victoria Baths during the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair the Epson Eco-Textile Challenge graduates received an enthusiastic welcome.

30-11-2023
Neil Felton on investing into the print community via FESPA Associations
Videos
7:50

Neil Felton on investing into the print community via FESPA Associations

FESPA's CEO, Neil Felton speaks to Debbie McKeegan about the important or reinvesting and supporting the print community. FESPA achieves this by investing into its 37 global Associations.

29-11-2023
Neil Felton on investing into the print community via FESPA Associations
Business development: screen printing or digital printing?
Features

Business development: screen printing or digital printing?

Screen printing and digital printing are 2 common printing processes in sign-making. But what are the differences between the 2, what are their advantages and disadvantages, and how can printers earn the most money using new technologies?

29-11-2023
Forgra Colour Management Symposium to offer guidance on how to improve efficiency and reduce waste
Blog

Forgra Colour Management Symposium to offer guidance on how to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Paul Sherfield speaks to Andy Kraushaar, Head of Pre-Press Technology at Fogra about the Fogra Colour Management Symposium coming up in February 2024 and why it’s an important event to help you improve efficiency and reduce waste.

28-11-2023