Tenaui, a leading print solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, has inaugurated a new digital commercial printing press in Riyadh – the largest of its kind in the Middle East region.
The new facility is powered by Canon’s cutting-edge VarioPRINT and imagePRESS series, including the VarioPRINT i300 and iX-3200 high-volume inkjet sheet-fed presses and the imagePRESS V1350 and V1000 colour production printing systems alongside online and offline finishing options to cater to different commercial printing applications.
The facility, with a capacity to produce up to 10 million prints per month, caters to a wide range of commercial printing needs, from books and magazines to flyers and brochures, offering unmatched quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The state-of-the-art press represents a strategic investment in the Saudi printing industry, aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and technological advancement.
The opening ceremony was attended by some of Canon’s top executives including Peter Saak, Executive Vice President, Developing Region Business Group, Canon EMEA, Venkatasubramanian Hariharan, Managing Director, Canon Middle East and Turkey, and Shadi Bakhour, Business Unit Director, Canon Middle East, alongside Tenaui founder and CEO Yasser Elfarra.
“With two decades of deep sector experience, Tenaui is the Middle East’s leading printing supplier, and we have an innate understanding of the local market needs and growth trajectory. The opening of this advanced printing centre marks a new era for the printing industry in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East region. With Canon’s innovative technology, we are now positioned to meet the growing demand for high-quality, high-volume digital printing solutions across various sectors,” says Tenaui’s Elfarra.
Canon’s Hariharan comments, “Saudi Arabia is a strategic growth market for Canon, and our partnership with Tenaui exemplifies our commitment to empowering our valued customers and partners in the region, both existing and new, in this new world of technological behaviour, and to achieve their business goals, by being part of Canon’s ecosystem and cutting-edge technology products and services.
“Tenaui’s new state-of-the-art facility powered by Canon’s industry-leading technology is a testament to our belief in the Saudi vision for digital transformation and economic diversification. We’re proud to play a role in advancing the Kingdom’s printing industry and contributing to its Vision 2030 goals.”
“Launching this cutting-edge facility with Tenaui marks a significant development for the Saudi printing market. We’ve seen exponential growth in demand for personalised and short-run print jobs across the Kingdom, and this new centre is perfectly positioned to meet these evolving needs,” adds Canon’s Bakhour. “The new centre marks the first installation of the VarioPRINT iX-3200 in Riyadh, offering commercial digital printing solutions. Additionally, the presence of the LFP series further expands the range of advanced printing options available to businesses, offering unparalleled quality and efficiency to thrive in the digital age. We’re excited to see how this technology will empower local businesses and contribute to the growth of Saudi Arabia’s knowledge-based economy.”
Saudi Arabia’s printing market is set to quadruple by 2030, driven by the rising demand for personalised and short-run print jobs. This shift is accompanied by a growing emphasis on sustainable business solutions that reduce waste and energy consumption. Tenaui’s new printing centre in Riyadh is strategically designed to meet the surging demand for high-quality, high-volume, and cost-effective digital printing solutions.
