Canon Unveils Next-Gen Printing Solutions at GPP 2025
‘The Power to Move’ theme showcases a comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end digital printing solutions; strategic expansion in Saudi Arabia led to 30% growth and significant investment in local talent development; Middle East premiere of the ‘World Unseen’ initiative showcases commitment to inclusive innovation
Under the theme ‘The Power to Move’, Canon as the headline sponsor of Gulf Print & Pack 2025, Saudi Arabia, revealed its most advanced suite of digital printing innovations in Riyadh. The event will also see Canon host the Middle East premiere of its groundbreaking ‘World Unseen’ initiative, marking a significant step forward in both technological advancement and inclusive development.
The tech giant will unveil a line-up of industry leading products and solutions to address the burgeoning opportunities in Saudi Arabia’s commercial and package printing sectors. As a leading global provider of end-to-end, digital production print solutions and services, Canon is highlighting its latest enabling technologies in collaboration with partners, presenting real-life customer solutions and inspiring visitors through curated workflows.
Shadi Bakhour, Business Unit Director at Canon Middle East, says, “We’re delighted to showcase Canon’s innovative solutions at Gulf Print & Pack 2025 in Riyadh, bringing a selection of technologies and support services we highlighted at drupa 2024 to the Middle East. Through our ‘Power to Move’ theme, we’re proud to demonstrate how the power of print can evoke emotions, inspire positive change, and drive business growth through its transformative technologies, expertise, and support in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East.”
Canon’s presentation aligns with the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030 for economic diversification and technological leadership while celebrating a milestone achievement in local expertise development through the inaugural graduation of the Canon Printing Consultant Programme (CPC Programme). Following the graduation of the programme’s first group, the consultants can share more in-depth and technical knowledge with businesses across key sectors like commercial printing, publishing, décor, packaging, and corporate in-house printing. This will be instrumental in supporting Saudi Arabia’s evolving print and packaging industry and its digital transformation.
Canon’s interior décor portfolio presents a unique integration of the Arizona series for precision rigid media applications, the advanced UVgel/Colorado M-series for high-volume roll-to-roll production, and the refined imagePROGRAF series for premium artistic expression. These solutions are orchestrated through the intelligent PRISMA XL Suite software, enabling seamless workflow optimisation.
The publishing sector showcase demonstrates Canon’s mastery of end-to-end book production, featuring the state-of-the-art VP 6330 TITAN and imagePRESS V1000 for superior colour reproduction, complemented by the industrial-strength ColorStream 8000 series for unprecedented productivity.
In the packaging domain, Canon demonstrates its strategic advancement into digital solutions through the innovative UVgel Packaging Factory built on the Colorado M-series and Neolt technology and the versatile Arizona 1360 FLXflow. These technologies represent a significant leap forward in addressing the evolving demands for agile, short-run packaging production.
The commercial print and promotional communications feature virtual demonstrations of Canon’s flagship systems, the ProStream 2000 and VarioPRINT iX3200, alongside the versatile imagePRESS 1350. These solutions exemplify Canon’s expertise in delivering personalised communications that resonate across multiple channels.
The regional debut of Canon’s ‘World Unseen’ initiative at Gulf Print & Pack 2025 represents a revolutionary approach to experiencing imagery. Developed through strategic collaboration with British sight loss charity Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), this immersive exhibition transcends traditional visual boundaries, offering people with sight loss a multi-sensory journey that reimagines how we connect with images. This initiative demonstrates Canon’s commitment to making visual experiences accessible to all while showcasing the profound emotional impact of innovative printing technologies.
Since establishing its direct presence in Saudi Arabia in 2018, Canon has achieved remarkable growth, maintaining a consistent 30% annual growth rate and surpassing its workforce development target of 300 employees by 2023. The company’s commitment to the Kingdom is further demonstrated by its substantial investment exceeding $50 million, which has facilitated the establishment of strategic facilities in Jeddah, Khobar, and Riyadh, including the region’s premier customer experience centre.
For more information about Canon’s innovative solutions and services, visit Stand E13 at Gulf Print & Pack 2025. Gulf Print & Pack 2025 is taking place from 14-16 January, 2025, at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center (RFECC), Saudi Arabia.
