Screen Europe marks its half-century with a look to the future

Screen Europe has marked its 50^th anniversary, with a celebration at its Aalsmeer office in The Netherlands and a commitment to continue shaping the future of printing technology.

Since its inception in 1974, the business has sold more than 250 digital inkjet presses across commercial, packaging and label sectors, with more than 190 printing company customers in 40 EMEA countries.

Bui Burke, senior vice president of sales at Screen Europe commented, ‘We have come a long way, but our mission stays the same – to improve and advance inkjet printing technology. Together with our colleagues in Japan, we are pushing the boundaries of this complex technology which has earned us a reputation for delivering reliable, cutting-edge inkjet solutions with industry-leading capabilities.’

The company noted difficulties in some commercial print sectors but observed that the packaging and label sectors are expanding – driven, it said, by demands for more thorough product information, enhanced protection, and personalised designs. ‘These trends create significant opportunities for inkjet digital printing solutions, particularly with variable data printing capabilities ideally positioned to meet the needs for customised packaging, targeted marketing, and detailed product safety following changing regulations,’ it said.

Looking ahead, Screen Europe expressed confidence in the future of the European printing industry and the ‘enduring value of print in today’s world’ – confidence reflected, it said, in its investment in the new Inkjet Innovations Centre at its European headquarters. Moving forward, it said it will continue focusing on sustainability improvements, integrating new developments in automation, and adapting to evolving regulations and market demands to ensure its solutions ‘meet the requirements of tomorrow’.

Screen Graphic Solutions president Yukiyoshi Tanaka, added, ‘Our people have been the driving force behind our success from the very beginning up until today, with their passion and expertise continuing to shape our future. We remain fully committed to supporting them as we look ahead to the next 50 years of innovation, leadership, and printing success together.’