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Industrial Printing Press That Supports Our Daily Lives

Printing Press Manufacturer

Komori has continued to grow and advance within the printing press industry, establishing itself today as a leading company in the field. Komori manufactures and sells industrial printing presses, which are primarily used by
printing companies both in Japan and overseas. In other words, Komori operates on a Business-to-Business (BtoB) model, delivering high‑quality industrial printing press and related services that meet diverse customer needs, thereby strengthening its competitiveness in the global printing press market. Industrial printing presses installed in printing plants are typically large in appearance, yet the mechanisms inside are controlled with extremely high precision. Some components require dimensions measured in micrometers (μm). The technological foundation that precisely controls numerous micron‑level components and drives the core of large-scale printing presses is on par with the advanced technologies used in fields such as aerospace or rocket engineering.
While printing press is designed for “industrial use,” the printed materials produced by these presses surround us in everyday life. Books, magazines, posters, calendars, and many other familiar items are printed using industrial printing presses. In this sense, the cutting‑edge technologies behind industrial printing press play an essential role in supporting our daily lives.
Many printing press manufacturers operate not only in Japan but around the world, each striving to innovate in technology, performance, and functionality. Among them, Komori has established world‑class quality as a leading company, consistently receiving high acclaim for its technological excellence and product capabilities at major international printing technology exhibitions. Komori will continue driving forward with product development that leads the global market, aiming to maintain its solid position within the industry.

Komori’s Business Model

As one of the top-tier manufacturers in the industrial printing press industry, Komori is committed to evolving its business model.

Komori handles every process in‑house—from design and development to manufacturing, sales, and after‑sales support. Leveraging its robust production infrastructure, including the state‑of‑the‑art Tsukuba Plant, and incorporating accurate market needs identified through collaboration with overseas subsidiaries and distributors, Komori continuously pursues further advancement. In recent years, Komori has also focused on expanding into the PE (Printed Electronics) field by applying the knowledge and technology cultivated through its printing machine business, exploring new opportunities beyond conventional business models.

Strengths of a BtoB Company

Komori conducts business mainly with printing companies. Through its domestic network in Japan as well as through overseas subsidiaries and distributors, Komori supplies printing presses to customers around the world. In typical BtoB businesses, individual transactions tend to be high in value, and once an order is secured, it often leads to long-term business relationships. Some printing presses offered by Komori exceed 100 million yen.
After delivery, Komori frequently provides ongoing quality improvements through maintenance and system upgrades. As a result, strong and lasting relationships can be built with customers who value Komori’s quality, technology, and support—contributing to stable and sustained revenue.

Komori’s Strengths

Proprietary Technological Foundation for Precision Control: Komori possesses extensive knowledge and expertise accumulated over many years of printing press manufacturing. Due to increasingly diverse market demands, more detailed customer requirements, and rapid technological innovation, the technical environment surrounding printing press development is becoming more advanced. Komori has established a technological foundation capable of controlling micron‑level components with precision, and its development capabilities rank among the best in the world.
Manufacturing Printing Presses for Global Markets: Komori currently exports printing press to approximately 90 countries. In addition to its strong presence in Europe and the United States, Komori has established subsidiaries across Asia, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Malaysia, and Singapore to enhance local support. Komori also continues to strengthen its activities in markets such as the BRICs, Eastern Europe, and East Asia, aiming to grow as a truly global company.
Banknote Printing Press Incorporating Advanced Technologies: Komori is the only company in Japan that manufactures banknote printing presses. Banknotes require highly complex and sophisticated security printing technologies, representing the pinnacle of printing expertise. Komori’s banknote printing presses are delivered to national monetary authorities around the world and earn high recognition overseas as well.
In‑House Development and Production: Komori’s printing presses are developed and manufactured entirely in‑house. The Tsukuba Plant—its primary production base—is equipped with world‑class facilities ideal for precision press manufacturing, including windowless design, dust control, and advanced temperature regulation. Komori remains committed to strengthening production capacity, enhancing quality, and developing future technologies, while striving to meet customer needs at all times.