Konica Minolta seals global inkjet agreement with Komori

The highly anticipated agreement will see the launch of a press prototype at drupa. The Konica Minolta reseller alignment with Heidelberg in Australia is still strong but it is increasingly the odd man out as the two global brands tie up with other partners.

Konica Minolta’s inkjet prototype has been developed in partnership with Komori Corporation and coincides with the announcement that Konica Minolta and Komori Corporation have entered into a global sales agreement, which will come into effect from May 2012. drupa 2012 will be a game-changing show for Konica Minolta who will be showcasing their biggest (2,000 sqm) booth to date.

According to David Procter, General Manager Production Printing at Konica Minolta, “The preview of a technology display highlighting the joint development of an inkjet printing system will be an exciting highlight at drupa 2012. This technology development demonstrates our firm entry into the production inkjet market–We have had a long and successful history with inkjet on other media including fabrics,
this prototype illustrates a new direction.”

Konica Minolta will also unveil a new colour bizhub PRESS at drupa, faster mono presses and an inline three-edge cutting device.

Konica Minolta will supply Komori Corporation with "bizhub PRESS" series across four regions of Japan, the U.S., Europe and China, and under the Komori brand on an OEM basis, Konica Minolta will expand its distribution channels to customers who use offset print systems as their main production system.

Leveraging the communication message "Giving Shape to Ideas", Konica Minolta will focus on customers’ viewpoint and strive to serve diversifying output needs in the commercial printing market. In its commitment to meet its customers’ demands and expectations through delivery of highly reputable products and services, Konica Minolta will continue to enhance its growth strategy across the entire group.