manroland and Océ form Strategic Alliance in Inkjet Sector

manroland will make its entry into digital printing and build up its own digital printing competence step-by-step. Océ will receive access to new customer segments and will therefore have the opportunity to considerably extend its market share in the graphic arts industry.

Inkjet production systems are increasingly being used as a supplement to offset printing for small runs and just-in-time production with medium quality demands. Here they offer cost advantages and permit fast throughput times. Areas of application include books, advertising inserts, catalogs and brochures.