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Konica Minolta all set for GPP 2026

Konica Minolta is acceler- case will feature a compre- AccurioPress C7100, com-
ating what it calls an hensive portfolio of bining exceptional image
“unstoppable” shift from professional print and label quality, flexibility, and pro-
analog to digital printing, solutions, including: duction efficiency.
focusing on high-value, sus- AccurioLabel 400, deliv- AccurioPro Flux and
tainable, and on-demand ering an unmatched resolu- AccurioPro Dashboard soft-
production for labels, pack- tion of 2400 × 1200 dpi with ware for workflow automa-
aging, and commercial its superb productivity, tion and performance
print. Through automated, image quality and operabil- monitoring.
data-driven workflows, the ity as well as its economical Eileen Azurin, Public
company is enabling greater features is ideal for those Relations Manager, Konica
personalization, reduced wishing to gain a foothold in Minolta Arabia Regional
waste, and faster production Konica Minolta will unveil an exciting new product launch at GPP the label market and require Headquarters, stated:
efficiency. At Gulf Print & parallel use with existing “Come and feel the potential
Pack 2026, visitors will be print run. porting analog-to-digital analogue presses. by joining us at Gulf Print &
able to feel the potential of “I have recognized Gulf transformation and driving AccurioPress C14010S, fea- Pack 2026 at our stand G7,
Konica Minolta’s latest Print & Pack as the best sustainability. I am very turing the new high-opacity Saeed Halls 1 & 2, Dubai
innovations, including its innovation platform in the excited to be part of GPP white toner built to deliver World Trade Centre, from
new white toner technology, Middle East,” said Osamu 2026, bringing Konica the highest standards of March 31 to April 2, 2026.
delivering over 70% opacity Miyauchi, Managing Minolta’s high-end print color consistency and accu- We will be presenting the
while maintaining the same Director & CEO, Konica solutions, top-of-the-range racy in high-volume opera- next generation of digital
reliability and performance Minolta Arabia Regional digital label technology, and tions. AccurioShine 3600, systems that combine top-
as CMYK toners. The com- Headquarters (KSA) and unique embellishment capa- offering unique digital tier quality with flexibility
pany’s Intelligent Quality Konica Minolta Business bilities for commercial and embellishments to help cus- and production efficiency”.
Care technology ensures Solutions Middle East FZCO packaging applications”, tomers differentiate their Konica Minolta will also
outstanding color consist- (UAE). “The exhibition Osamu added. services from others. unveil an exciting new prod-
ency throughout the entire plays a major role in sup- Konica Minolta’s show- AccurioPress C4080 and uct launch during the show.

Canon Middle East’s Certified Printing Consultant Programme

Canon Middle East has hands-on, real-world appli- strates exactly why this
successfully concluded the cations, including complex approach is critical for the
first official graduation cere- commercial print cases, future of print.”
mony of its Canon Certified workflow-driven projects, Throughout the program,
Printing Consultant (CCPC) and innovative digital print-
program, marking a signifi- ing applications. participants were chal-
cant milestone in the profes- “The printing industry lenged to develop and pre-
sional printing industry and today is no longer about sent real commercial print
reinforcing Canon’s long- products alone – it is about cases reflecting complex
term commitment to devel- insight, confidence, and sales cycles and operational
oping consultative expertise long-term value creation,” realities.
in an evolving print land- said Shadi Bakhour, B2B
scape. The three-day CCPC Business Unit Director at In parallel, they designed
Graduation Event, held in Graduation ceremony of Canon Middle East’s CCPC programme Canon Middle East. “The practical digital printing
Dubai, celebrated the suc- workflow, and application customers are seeking CCPC program was designed applications that demon-
cessful completion of a rig- environments. trusted advisors who can to develop true printing con- strated the effective use of
orous, year-long program Launched in 2024, the translate technology into sultants who can understand production technologies,
designed to develop highly customer challenges, design workflow automation, sus-
skilled printing consultants CCPC program represents measurable business value. the right solutions, and
capable of navigating today’s Canon’s strategic response The comprehensive curricu- guide businesses through tainability considerations,
increasingly complex com- to the changing needs of the lum combines advanced the- transformation. This first and business impact model-
mercial print, packaging, printing industry, where oretical learning with graduating cohort demon- ling.

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