Colordyne Technologies and Netherlands-based developer and integrator of industrial inkjet printing DJM have partnered to expand the deployment of industrial inkjet solutions across North America, focusing on retrofit integration into existing production environments.
The partnership combines Colordyne’s North American market presence and local expertise with DJM’s industrial inkjet technology portfolio. The companies are targeting converters and print service providers seeking to improve productivity and reduce operating costs while retaining existing production infrastructure.
The move comes as printers assess ageing continuous inkjet (CIJ) systems, including legacy Kodak installations, and consider newer technologies capable of supporting higher print quality and production requirements.
“Across North America, we’re seeing converters evaluate how to replace aging continuous inkjet systems while improving productivity and lowering operating costs,” said Taylor Buckthorpe, director of sales and marketing, Colordyne Technologies. “Together, we’re giving converters a practical path to modernise existing production equipment with proven industrial inkjet technology.”
DJM’s Eureka print technology, powered by its OctiPus software controller, is designed for high-volume printing environments. The companies said the combined solution is intended to provide a route to digital inkjet without requiring major changes to existing manufacturing processes.
Arwin van Oostveen, international sales director at DJM, commented: “Production printers, such as mail service providers and commercial printers, are looking for inkjet solutions that increase productivity while reducing costs without compromising print quality. By combining our Eureka print technology with the OctiPus Software Controller and Colordyne’s expertise, experience and local support, we’re making that transition easier and more successful for our customers.”
Under the agreement, Colordyne will act as the customer-facing and execution partner in North America, taking responsibility for local integration, installation and service delivery. The company will support the deployment of digital inkjet solutions into existing converter environments as the partnership progresses from initial pilot installations to wider commercial activity.
The combined technology is designed for retrofit integration with existing web presses, finishing equipment and converting machines, operating inline at existing production speeds. Applications include barcode printing, traceability and compliance marking, and short-run SKU production.
Initial commercial development is focused on packaging, mailing and label applications, with joint opportunities already being progressed. The companies said the partnership is intended to support converters moving towards hybrid production models by combining existing infrastructure with digital capabilities.
