Aug. 07, 2026

Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Mochida; hereinafter "Komori") announces that its B2-size UV inkjet digital printing press, J-throne 29, has been installed and has commenced full-scale operation at Henan Grandprint Co., Ltd. (Henan Province, China; Chairman: Cui Wenfeng; hereinafter "Grandprint"). This marks the first installation of J-throne 29 in the Chinese market.

To commemorate the installation, Grandprint hosted an open house event attended by printing industry professionals from across China. Visitors observed live demonstrations of J-throne 29 in production and toured Grandprint's advanced manufacturing facilities.

Accelerating the Integration of Offset and Digital Printing

Grandprint is one of China's leading printing companies, providing a wide range of services including commercial printing, publishing, and packaging printing. The company has actively invested in advanced production equipment and smart factory initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and manufacturing capabilities.

Grandprint has installed multiple Komori offset presses and has maintained a long-standing partnership with Komori over the years. The introduction of J-throne 29 is part of Grandprint's effort to strengthen its ability to meet increasingly diverse market demands, including short-run jobs, variable data printing, and personalized printing applications. By combining digital printing with offset production, the company aims to further expand its production flexibility and efficiency.


Productivity and Applications Demonstrated in Live Production

During the event, Grandprint Chairman Cui Wenfeng delivered a welcome address and reflected on more than a decade of collaboration between Grandprint and Komori. He commented:
"Since our initial introduction of thirty LITHRONE G46 four-color presses, and now with the first J-throne 29 installation in China, our confidence in Komori's technology and service capabilities has remained unwavering. Through this open house, we hope visitors will gain new insights by experiencing our actual production environment firsthand."

Live demonstrations of J-throne 29 featured short-run production and wide-color-gamut printing applications. Visitors were able to examine print quality achieved across various substrates, including the press's high duplex registration accuracy. They also observed a production workflow designed to efficiently manage a large number of short-run jobs.

The event additionally showcased Grandprint's large-scale smart factory environment and its integrated production model, combining offset and digital printing technologies. These demonstrations highlighted the company's comprehensive production capabilities and its vision for next-generation print manufacturing.

Significance of the First J-throne 29 Installation in China

China's printing market is experiencing growing demand for shorter runs, greater job diversity, and higher-value-added applications. At the same time, printing companies face challenges including rising production costs and labor shortages. These market conditions have increased interest in digital printing solutions capable of delivering both high productivity and high-quality output.

The installation of J-throne 29 at Grandprint represents a new example of digital printing adoption in the Chinese market. It also demonstrates the potential of a hybrid production model that combines the strengths of offset and digital printing technologies. Komori expects this installation to contribute to the continued development of China's printing industry and create new opportunities for print service providers.

Komori will continue supporting customers' business growth and operational challenges through solutions that integrate offset and digital printing technologies, delivering greater value across a wide range of printing applications.


About J-throne 29

J-throne 29 is a B2+ sheetfed UV inkjet digital printing press that combines Komori's expertise in offset printing technology with advanced digital printing capabilities. It delivers productivity of up to 6,000 sheets per hour in simplex mode while maintaining high registration accuracy. The press supports a wide range of applications, including short-run, variable data, and personalized printing, helping printers enhance flexibility and production efficiency.

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