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Canon unveils next-gen printing

solutions at GPP KSA 2025

U line sponsor of Gulf Print & Pack (GPP) KSA 2025, revealed
nder the theme ‘The Power to Move’ Canon, as the head-

its most advanced suite of digital printing innovations in
Riyadh. At the event, Canon will also host the Middle East
premiere of its groundbreaking ‘World Unseen’ initiative,
marking a significant step forward in both technological advancement
and inclusive development.
At GPP KSA 2025, which is taking place from January 14-16, 2025,
at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Canon will
unveil a line-up of industry leading products and solutions to address
the burgeoning opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s commercial and pack-
age printing sectors. As a leading global provider of end-to-end, digital
production print solutions and services, Canon is highlighting its lat-
est enabling technologies in collaboration with partners, presenting
real-life customer solutions and inspiring visitors through curated
workflows.
Shadi Bakhour, B2B Business Unit Director, Canon Middle East,
said: “We’re delighted to showcase Canon’s innovative solutions at
Gulf Print & Pack 2025 in Riyadh, bringing a selection of technologies
and support services we highlighted at DRUPA to the Middle East. Factory built on the Colorado M-series and Neolt technology and the ver-
Through our ‘Power to Move’ theme, we’re proud to demonstrate how satile Arizona 1360 FLXflow. These technologies represent a significant
the power of print can evoke emotions, inspire positive change, and leap forward in addressing the evolving demands for agile, short-run pack-
drive business growth through its transformative technologies, exper- aging production.
tise, and support in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East.” The commercial print and promotional communications showcase fea-
Canon’s presentation aligns with Saudi Vision 2030’s aspirations for ture virtual demonstrations of Canon’s flagship systems, the ProStream
economic diversification and technological leadership while celebrat- 2000 and VarioPRINT iX3200, alongside the versatile imagePRESS 1350.
ing a milestone achievement in local expertise development through These solutions exemplify Canon’s expertise in delivering personalized
the inaugural graduation of the Canon Printing Consultant Program communications that resonate across multiple channels.
(CPC). The regional debut of Canon’s ‘World Unseen’ initiative at GPP KSA
Following the graduation of Canon’s first group from the Canon
Printing Consultant Program (CPC Program), the consultants can 2025 represents a revolutionary approach to experiencing imagery.
share more in-depth and technical knowledge with businesses across Developed through strategic collaboration with the Royal National
key sectors like commercial printing, publishing, décor, packaging, Institute of Blind People (RNIB), this immersive exhibition transcends
and corporate in-house printing. This will be instrumental in support- traditional visual boundaries, offering people with sight loss a multi-sen-
ing the Kingdom’s evolving print and packaging industry and its digital sory journey that reimagines how we connect with images. This initiative
transformation. demonstrates Canon’s commitment to making visual experiences acces-
Canon’s interior décor portfolio presents a unique integration of the sible to all while showcasing the profound emotional impact of innovative
Arizona series for precision rigid media applications, the advanced printing technologies.
UVgel/Colorado M-series for high-volume roll-to-roll production, and Since establishing its direct presence in Saudi Arabia in 2018, Canon
the refined imagePROGRAF series for premium artistic expression. has achieved remarkable growth, maintaining a consistent 30% annual
These solutions are orchestrated through the intelligent PRISMA XL growth rate and surpassing its workforce development target of 300
Suite software, enabling seamless workflow optimization.
The publishing sector showcase demonstrates Canon’s mastery of employees by 2023.
end-to-end book production, featuring the state-of-the-art VP 6330 The company’s commitment to the Kingdom is further demonstrated by
TITAN and imagePRESS V1000 for superior color reproduction, com- its substantial investment exceeding 50 million dollars, which has facili-
plemented by the industrial-strength ColorStream 8000 series for tated the establishment of strategic facilities in Jeddah, Khobar, and
unprecedented productivity. Riyadh, including the region’s premier customer experience center.
In the packaging domain, Canon demonstrates its strategic advance- For more information about Canon’s innovative solutions and services
ment into digital solutions through the innovative UVgel Packaging visit www.canon-me.com
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