Showcasing Top Inkjet Solutions at Drupa
TOKYO, May 31, 2024 – Ricoh has announced that it has secured the top position for market share in Continuous Feed Inkjet Systems in the U.S. for 2023, and also leads globally in high-speed Continuous Feed Inkjet Systems for 2023, according to the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker (Calendar 2023).
“Ricoh’s inkjet technology is the result of over 50 years of ongoing research and innovation,” stated Gavin Jordan-Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Head of Global Sales Strategy Division & RICOH Graphic Communications North America Sales, RICOH Graphic Communications. “Our continuous investment in developing comprehensive turnkey solutions—including industry-leading inkjet technology, software, and services—helps our customers seamlessly transition from offset to digital.”
The inkjet market has seen rapid growth and is projected to reach $125.9 billion by 2029, driven by the need to address labor shortages, rising material costs, shorter run lengths, and increased emphasis on sustainability.
Named the “Company to Watch Out For” at this year’s Inkjet Summit, Ricoh has recently introduced its flagship RICOH Pro VC80000, featuring major improvements in print speed, quality control, color management, production capacity, as well as AI-driven analytics, automation, and predictive maintenance. The Pro VC80000, along with the RICOH Pro Z75—Ricoh’s latest duplexing B2 sheet-fed inkjet press—and an expanded range of production printers will be featured at Drupa, showcasing the company’s latest advancements in software, services, and sustainability.