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SCREEN Europe’s History

Since its inception in 1974, SCREEN Europe has grown into a trusted partner for more than 190 printing companies across 40 EMEA countries.

With over 250 digital inkjet presses sold, serving industries from commercial print to packaging and label converters.

SCREEN: A Timeline of Printing Success

SCREEN’s journey began with its incorporation as Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd. in 1943, though its origins date back even further to Akira Ishida, establishing a copper plate and lithographic printing shop in Kyoto, Ishida Kyokuzan Printing Works, in 1868.

Over the decades, SCREEN has become a leader in print by continuously leveraging our core expertise in pre-press solutions and as a core pioneer guiding the ongoing development of digital inkjet printing technology.

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1943

1943

Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd. is established, marking the beginning of SCREEN’s journey as a manufacturer of graphic arts equipment.

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1970

1970

With the rise in demand for semiconductors, we expanded our etching technology and automated the semiconductor manufacturing etching process, entering a new market.

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1974

1974

SCREEN Europe is founded, extending SCREEN’s reach into the European market and laying the foundation for five decades of innovation in the printing industry.

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1981

1981

The Scanagraph SG-701, a direct scanner, is launched, highlighting SCREEN's commitment to advancing image processing technology.

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2000

2000

SCREEN launches its first digital inkjet presses at drupa: the TruePress 544 TruePress V200 printing presses, marking our transition from exclusively pre-press to a printing solutions provider.

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2006

2006

The first TruePress JET 520 HD inkjet digital printing system is developed, marking a significant step forward in digital printing technology.

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2012

2012

Another drupa year brings the premiere of the TruePress JetL350UV – designed for the fast growing label market.

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2017

2017

Screen releases SC Ink for the TruePress JET 520HD, enabling direct printing unto standard offset stocks without the need for a primer or pre-treatment.

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2023

2023

The TruePress JET 560HDX inkjet printing system is launched, offering high-speed, high-quality digital printing capabilities, continuing SCREEN’s legacy of innovation.

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The Future of Print

Our drive to advancing inkjet technology remains central to SCREEN Europe’s mission with our team’s deep understanding of the printing industry and its evolving needs enabling us to push the boundaries of digital printing, delivering industry-leading solutions that offer both reliability and productivity in an increasingly competitive and rapidly consolidating market.

A People-First Approach to Success

SCREEN Europe’s growth has been shaped by its people-first philosophy. Many employees have spent over 25 years with the company, developing their skills alongside evolving technologies.

This stability has ensured a consistent level of expertise and strong, long-term relationships with clients and partners.

Adapting to a Changing Market

As the printing industry evolves, we remained a leader in adapting to market shifts. While demand in certain sectors has slowed, areas like packaging, labels, and book printing have seen renewed interest, and our digital printing solutions are ideally suited to meet the growing need for personalised and customised packaging with variable data printing capabilities (VDP).

A Commitment to Innovation

Looking ahead, we are confident in the future of the European printing industry and the enduring value of print in today’s world, reflected in the investment in our state-of-the-art Inkjet Innovations Centre (IIC) at our new headquarters. As we move forward, we will continue focusing on sustainability improvements, integrating new developments in automation, and adapting to evolving regulations and market demands to ensure our solutions meet the requirements of tomorrow.

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