SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd. (SCREEN GA) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of production systems for the prepress and printing industries. Our large range of equipment includes the Truepress Jet series of large format inkjet printers, UV inkjet label presses, sheet-fed and web-fed inkjet presses, the Equios workflow system, RIPs, and computer to plate systems.
SCREEN GA is a division of SCREEN Holdings (Kyoto, Japan), which is also a well-known manufacturer of production equipment for the semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing industries. Since 2005 Inca Digital Printers have also been part of the SCREEN GA group. Based in Cambridge in the UK, Inca Digital Printers are a leading manufacturer of wide-format ink-jet equipment.
In addition to selling equipment under the ‘Screen’ brand, we also manufacture products for a variety of OEM partners. With 75 years’ experience in the graphic arts industry SCREEN are acknowledged as one of the leading manufacturers of printing machinery with a reputation for high quality and outstanding reliability. We manufacture printing equipment for a wide range of markets, such as books, labels, folding carton, newspaper, direct mail, transpromo, packaging, wide format and commercial printing.
SCREEN Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan based SCREEN Graphic Solutions Co., Ltd and is responsible for EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) business. At our European headquarters in Amstelveen, Netherlands we have our Solutions & Technology Centre, where our Truepress Jet POD inkjet printers are available for demonstration to potential users, and for test print sessions to evaluate quality, performance, and integration possibilities.
With SCREEN digital solutions we continually strive to streamline the printing process whilst also improving quality and performance enabling us to maintain our position as a market leader. Our core technologies and specialist knowledge, combined with on-going investment in product development leads to new advances in both software and hardware which enable us to supply the print solutions that our customers need.
History
Although Screen Holdings (Screen) was established in 1943 the roots of the company go back to 1868 when Saigiro Ishida the great grandfather of the current president, Akira Ishida, established a copper plate and lithographic printing shop in Kyoto. The subsequent acquisition of several patents by Saigiro Ishida, and his son Keizo Ishida, laid the foundation for the formation of Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Company Limited on October the 11th 1943 in Kyoto Japan.
Initially, Screen concentrated on the production of glass screens, but in 1946 it broadened its product line with the development and manufacture of wooden process cameras, arc lamps and vacuum printing frames with the aim of becoming a comprehensive manufacturer of photographic reproduction equipment.
Future
Consumer needs are changing. Print is required in faster turnaround times, needs to be more cost effective at a wider range of run lengths, quality is a prerequisite and the printed document needs to be more effective as a communication media. In addition we must consider the ecological factors that are driving our industry, and that the use of corrosive chemicals and solvents need to be reduced or even eliminated.
This all points to a greater use of digital printing and this is the main focus of Screen’s future development. Screen has already demonstrated and launched inkjet presses for wide format, labels and packaging as well as books, newspapers, direct mail and transactional printing.
Research and development investment levels increase each year and new products are constantly under development and evaluation. We hold a leading market position, but we are not complacent and recognise that sustained competitive advantage is a goal we must continue to work towards.
Dainippon Screen Manufacturing was rebranded as Screen Holdings October 1, 2014.
Notable milestones:

2021
SCREEN renewed its commitment to supporting its growing customer base with the expansion of the European Service and Support department. This year saw the introduction of next generation B2 and VLF computer to plate machines for the commercial print market. Lastly, SCREEN won an EDP “Best Label Printer” award for its Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S – the 3rd prize in label inkjet technology awarded to SCREEN by the European Digital Press Association.

2020
Despite challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Screen brings the Truepress Jet L350 SAI, the most flexible and automated label production system in it’s class, to the European market. The Truepress Jet520HD series of inkjet devices was awarded the FOGRA A certification. Being the strictest of three certifications for inkjet colour consistency, this award marks SCREEN as an industry leader in inkjet technology. Ending 2020 on an even higher note, Screen announced its plans to enter the Flexible Packaging market with the Truepress PAC830F inkjet device.

2019
The Truepress Jet520HD+ device was launched to the European market at Hunkeler Innovation Days in Lucerne. Enhancements to the Truepress Jet L350UV+ range included further extension of the colour gamut with the release of Blue ink. This year marked the shipment of over 1500 Truepress Jet520 series printers and over 150 Truepress Jet L350UV devices worldwide.

2018
Screen receives the Technology Award from the Japanese Society of Printing Science and Technology (JSPST) for the Truepress Jet520HD and its new SC inks. The 520HD series is extended with the launch of the Jet520HD+ with enhanced drying capabilities. The European Digital Press Association (EDP) award in the ‘Best Label Printer’ category recognises the capabilities of Truepress Jet L350+LM and its’ migration inks.

2017
Screen releases SC Ink for the Truepress Jet 520HD, enabling direct output to standard offset stocks without the need for a primer or pre-coat. During Label Expo in Brussels, Screen introduces the Truepress Jet L350UV+ with support for thin substrates, and the Truepress Jet L350UV+LM with low migration inks – further expanding the range of supported label printing applications.

2012
Another Drupa year brings a world preview of the Truepress JetL350UV – designed for the fast growing short-run and personalised label market. Screen‘s wide-format offering expands with the launch of the Truepress JetW1632UV -the first device to be manufactured for Screen by Inca Digital who have been part of the Screen Group since 2005.

2007
Screen shows its first ‘SCREEN brand’ wide format UV printer, the Truepress Jet2500UV.

2005
Screen increases it inkjet knowledge bank and product portfolio with the acquisition of Inca Digital, the world’s leading manufacturer of UV flatbed printers. World’s first showing of the Truepress Jet 520 high-speed inkjet press.

2000
Screen launches its first digital presses at Drupa: the TruePress 544 four-colour digital offset press and the TruePress V200 monochrome printing system as well as the Trueflow web-browser based PDF workflow solution.

1977
Dainippon Screen Electronic Company Ltd established, the worlds largest fully automatic PCB production line.

1953
Screen builds its first manufacturing facility in Horikawa, Japan, the first of 10 plants it has today.

1943
Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd., is established; Keizo Ishida is named first president.