FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. is to optimise and reorganise its production and sales structure for printing plate materials as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its Graphic Communications business.
As part of this initiative, FUJIFILM Business Innovation will transfer its production, sales, and related business functions for printing plate materials (excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico) to Huangshan Jinruitai Technology Co. Ltd. and its affiliates, a leading producer for printing plate materials based in China and a long-standing business partner of Fujifilm in this field.
FUJIFILM Business Innovation to date views itself as the only comprehensive vendor offering a one-stop portfolio spanning offset printing materials, such as printing plate materials, to digital printing equipment, as well as digital tools that help printing businesses automate processes and work more efficiently.
Printing Industry Transformation
In recent years, the printing industry has undergone significant transformation, driven by the advancement of digital transformation, increasing demand for automation and labour-saving solutions, and diversified customer needs. These changes have accelerated the shift from offset to digital printing, alongside growing demand for higher value-added digital presses.
In response to this evolving market environment, FUJIFILM Business Innovation has been strengthening its business structure in the offset printing domain. Key initiatives include the development and provision of processless plates as next-generation printing plates, as well as the optimisation of its global production structure. The business transfer forms part of these ongoing structural initiatives.
Looking ahead, FUJIFILM Business Innovation expects continued market expansion in its Graphic Communications business. It will enhance the development of digital presses and related solutions, mainly focused on the Revoria Pressâ„¢ series, delivering solutions that leverage AI technologies to automate and streamline printing operations.
Naoki Hama, President and Representative Director, FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp, commented:
“FUJIFILM Business Innovation is accelerating its transformation toward a solutions-driven business model and strengthening its business foundation to support the next stage of growth. As part of our ongoing efforts to achieve sustainable growth and enhance corporate value, today’s announced optimization of our production and sales structure for printing plate materials will further strengthen our competitiveness. We will continue striving to be a company of choice for our customers and the market.”
The date of the transfer of all equity interests in FUJIFILM Printing Plate (China) Co., Ltd. is scheduled to be completed during 2026, while the transfer of the sales and related business functions for printing plate materials in regions excluding Japan, the United States, Canada and Mexico is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2027.
