Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Satoshi Mochida) announces
that its group company in China, Komori (Shenzhen) Print Engineering Co., Ltd., has entered
into a strategic partnership with Henan Grandprint Co., Ltd. (Henan Province, China;
Chairman: Cui Wenfeng, hereinafter “Grandprint”) to support the company’s business growth and accelerate its manufacturing advancement.
The partnership goes beyond equipment deployment, combining production systems, printing
processes, post-press operations, and digital technologies to deliver integrated solutions that
optimize Grandprint's overall production environment. Through this collaboration, Komori will
support Grandprint's continued growth while contributing to the development of a next-
generation manufacturing environment.
Cui Wenfeng, Chairman of Henan Grandprint Co., Ltd. (right), and Larry Yang, President of
Komori (Shenzhen) Print Engineering Co., Ltd. (left), at the signing ceremony
Building on a Long-Standing Partnership
Grandprint operates in both commercial and packaging printing, serving a wide range of
production requirements, including complex specifications and advanced finishing
applications.
The company has installed more than 50 Komori offset presses and over 50 MBO post-press
systems as core components of its production infrastructure, supporting continued expansion
in both capacity and quality.
Building on this long-standing relationship, the partnership extends beyond equipment
deployment to focus on integrated solutions that optimize the entire production workflow and
accelerate smart factory development.
In July 2026, Grandprint's management team visited Japan and toured Komori's headquarters and Tsukuba Plant.
The two companies discussed the direction of their future collaboration and exchanged views
on initiatives for smart factory development and manufacturing advancement through
Komori's technologies and integrated solutions, as well as visits to production facilities.
Representatives from Grandprint and Komori at Komori headquarters
Regarding the partnership, Henan Grandprint Co., Ltd. commented:
“This visit has further solidified the strong partnership between Komori and Grandprint. We
have clearly articulated our strategic needs and long-term vision, and Komori has
demonstrated great attentiveness and responsiveness. We have also gained valuable insights
from Komori’s advanced technologies and production expertise. I am fully confident that our
collaboration will continue to grow even deeper and broader in the years ahead.”
Satoshi Mochida, President and CEO of Komori Corporation, commented:
“Komori and Grandprint have built a strong cooperative relationship over many years. We are
pleased to establish this partnership from a longer-term perspective and look forward to
continuing our dialogue as we work together to create new value and support Grandprint’s
business growth.
Grandprint management visiting Komori's Tsukuba Plant
Advancing Production Through Integrated Solutions
Based on Grandprint's business strategy and production requirements, Komori will provide
integrated solutions that combine equipment, systems, and production processes. The
collaboration focuses on the following areas:
1. Accelerating Data-Driven Manufacturing
Integration of KP-Connect Pro with Grandprint’s MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to
enhance visibility across production processes and support improved operational efficiency
and stability.
2. Expanding Production Flexibility
A broad range of offset press configurations—from 26- to 46-inch models, including single-
sided, perfecting, and double-sided presses—will support flexible production for both
commercial and packaging printing applications.
3. Enabling Higher-Value Print Applications
Optimized printing processes for applications such as label stocks, PVC substrates, and spot-
color printing will support stable production of value-added products.
4. Enhancing Product Value Through Digital Printing and Finishing
The combination of J-throne 29 digital press, MBO folding systems, Scodix digital
enhancement solutions, and Bograma die-cutting systems to improve both product value and
production efficiency.
Together, these initiatives will help establish a flexible production platform capable of meeting
diverse product and application requirements across both commercial and packaging
markets.
Three-Year Smart Factory Roadmap
A key component of the partnership is the phased development of a smart factory through
equipment and system integration.
By linking KP-Connect Pro with Grandprint’s MES, production data and equipment
performance will be visualized to support optimization of the entire production workflow.
The implementation roadmap includes:
2026: Connection of 36 Komori offset presses to KP-Connect Pro
2027: Expansion to more than 60 connected presses
2028: Integration of all Komori equipment with the MES across the Grandprint group
This roadmap will support increasingly advanced data-driven production management while enabling more efficient and stable operations.
Through this partnership, Komori will further strengthen its ability to provide integrated
solutions that combine equipment, systems, and digital technologies tailored to customers'
production challenges and business strategies. Leveraging the insights gained through this
initiative, Komori will continue supporting customers' operational efficiency, value creation,
and long-term growth while contributing to the continued advancement of the printing industry.
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