Katun DPS™ at DRUPA 2024: Showcasing Digital Label Production Solutions

Reflecting on DRUPA: One Month Later

It’s difficult to believe that almost one month has passed since DRUPA 2024 ended. We at Katun DPS™ are still busy following up on meetings and finalizing agreements made at our booth. As First-time exhibitors at DRUPA, we were excited to debut Katun DPS™ and showcase our new digital label printers and finishing solutions.

Participating in this special DRUPA – held for the first time in eight years - marked a significant milestone for Katun DPS™. As the world’s leading trade fair for printing technologies, DRUPA 2024 provided and exciting platform to display our innovative technology. This opportunity allowed us to forge new collaborations with prospects, strengthen relationships with existing partners and engage with fellow industry leaders.

Here’s a look back at our exciting journey and the highlights from DRUPA 2024.

Our Path to DRUPA 2024

Over the past six months, our strategic partnership with Arrow Systems Inc. and other partner suppliers propelled Katun DPS™ into new and exciting territories within the digital printing industry. This collaboration has opened doors to the fast-growing digital label printing and label production sectors. As we learned at DRUPA, today's packaging businesses are looking for high-quality, customizable printing and finishing solutions, and our high-speed digital label printers and cutting-edge finishers deliver exactly that. Our digital label printers are intuitively designed and carefully curated to offer speed, reliability, and precision, thus enabling businesses to produce top-quality prints efficiently and cost-effectively.

We had two strategically placed, adjacent booths in Hall 5, A36 & B35, where we showcased our range of digital label printers and roll-to-roll finishers. We can confidently say that DRUPA 2024 was a great success for Katun DPS™. Our stand attracted a significant number of visitors, generating over 400 high-quality leads with whom we had productive face-to-face meetings discussing specific digital label printer solutions.

Empowering Our Partners

Katun DPS™ recognizes the vast potential in the packaging and label markets, and is committed to helping our new prospects, clients and existing partners to find the right solution and tap into these opportunities. To ensure their success, Katun DPS™ is taking a consultative and solution focused approach offering consulting, training and support. Our pre-sales and after-sales support, including a fully equipped showroom and experience center in Tiel, the Netherlands, allows us to confidently sell and promote our solutions, making Katun DPS™ a trusted partner in the business.

Engaging with Our Community

Becoming customer-centric requires consistent, thoughtful engagement with our community. We understand that this is crucial for Katun DPS™ in order to grow and develop in the industry. At DRUPA 2024, we not only showcased our products but also connected with industry leaders, potential partners, and existing customers. These interactions provided us with valuable insights into market needs and trends, supporting our efforts to better tailor our solutions to meet their demands. Our commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with our community is a cornerstone of our strategy and a key driver of our success.

Visitors Respond Enthusiastically

The response from visitors to our booth at DRUPA as well as feedback from some of our existing partners who made their way to Düsseldorf has been overwhelmingly positive. Attendees were impressed by the advanced technology, robustness, and reliability of our high-speed inkjet and toner based digital label printers as well as our blade and laser finishers. Our hands-on approach to introducing new technology in Europe has been particularly well-received. This positive feedback reinforces our confidence in the Katun DPS™ project and highlights its significant potential within the digital label and packaging printing sector.

Displayed Product Range

Choosing which products would represent Katun DPS™ at DRUPA 2024 was a critical decision for our team, but our strategic approach paid off. We displayed our aqueous inkjet printers, the ArrowJet Aqua 330 – one of the fastest printers producing 1600x1600 dpi at 60 m/min. Additionally, the ArrowJet Aqua Hybrid Pro M was showcased to exemplify the efficiency of combining both digital and flexographic systems for priming and varnish application in a modular format. We also displayed the brand new Cobra Print 330, a CMYK + White toner-based roll-to-toll printer; a specialist in high-density colors, and innovative technology.

Visitor interest was quickly increased with our range of finishers, complementing and strengthening the potential of our digital label printers. On display was the Arrow EZcut 350R+, an industrial-built finisher with an exceptional cutting capacity at up to 6 blades! Also featured was the Arrow EZcut 240+, a compact double-blade finisher capable of producing perfection from any table-top. Last, but not least is the Taurus, the ‘magical’ laser finishing system capable producing orders at an astonishing 70 m/min through its advanced software and exceptional usage of laser technology.

Overall, our strategic product display not only attracted a significant number of visitors but also reinforced our potential as a leader in the printing industry. The positive feedback and interest we received from attendees highlighted the relevance and appeal of our innovative solutions. This success at DRUPA has paved the way for future innovations and collaborations, and we are excited to build on this momentum in the coming months.

Highlights from DRUPA 2024

We can confidently say that DRUPA 2024 was a tremendous success for us. Our stand attracted thousands of visitors, generating over 400 high-quality leads with whom productive and effective face to face meetings and consultations regarding customer-specific solutions were conducted. We had two strategically-placed, adjacent booths in Hall 5, A36 & B35, where we showcased our impressive range of digital label printers and roll-to-roll finishers. The machines on display included advanced digital inkjet printers utilizing aqueous, water-based pigment ink technology, a 5-color CMYK+ high density white toner printer, and industrial multiblade and laser finishers. These state-of-the-art machines captured the interest of many attendees and demonstrated the capabilities of our cutting-edge technology.

Our success at DRUPA 2024 is a testament to our strategic vision and the industry's recognition of our technological advancements. As we continue to build on this momentum, we remain focused on providing top-tier solutions and forging strong industry partnerships. We are dedicated to helping businesses grow and thrive with our innovative, high-quality, and sustainable digital label printing solutions. This, alongside our durable and sustainable digital label printing solutions, such as the use of aqueous inkjet and long-lasting machine parts, position Katun DPS™ in the forefront of environmental care and conservation efforts. Our focus on sustainability ensures that our products are environmentally friendly, aligning with the growing demand for green printing solutions and non-toxic packaging inks and materials.

Success Stories from DRUPA 2024

One of the standout moments during DRUPA 2024 was the confirmation of the delivery day of one of our first flagship printers, the ArrowJet Aqua 330, to a client in Italy. This printer will be delivered and installed in July, with on-site engineering support from our European Distribution Centre in Tiel, the Netherlands, and Arrow Systems Inc. from the USA. This sale is a significant milestone for Katun DPS™, highlighting our growing presence in the digital label printer industry and ability to meet the needs of diverse clients across Europe.

Our Strategic Goals

We have set ambitious goals to become one of the leading provider of innovative digital label and packaging printing solutions. Our strategy focuses on several key areas:

Innovating Continuously: Staying at the forefront of technology is crucial. We are committed to continuously improving our products, expanding our range, and enhancing our services based on market feedback and emerging trends.
Enhancing Support: Our investment in technical consulting, training and support capabilities ensures that our clients and partners are well-equipped to succeed. We provide the resources and knowledge needed for them to excel.
Expanding Our Market Reach: By identifying and entering new market segments, we aim to broaden our customer base and increase our market share. This expansion is vital for our growth and success in a sector in its digital transformation process.
Building Strong Relationships: We value strong, collaborative relationships with our suppliers, partners, and customers. These relationships are the foundation of our success and drive our continuous improvement.

Katun DPS™ Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability

At Katun DPS™, we are committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. We strive to deliver exceptional customer service and environmentally friendly solutions that help businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace. Our focus on sustainability is reflected in our push to transition from traditional UV or Eco solvent inks to water-based pigment inks, offering a more eco-friendly and food safe printing option without compromising on quality. In our aim to increase the use of sustainable technology, our digital label printers and finishers are built with durable, industrial-quality, long-lasting parts, such as the web guides, pneumatic shaft, and DuraFlex^® printheads. This becomes especially important for the food and beverage packaging industry. The technology of our packaging solutions is selectively curated to create the safest packaging for consumables currently in the market.

Exploring New Opportunities

As we look to the future, Katun DPS™ is excited about the new opportunities that lie ahead. Our experience at DRUPA 2024 has provided us with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to continue innovating and expanding our offerings. We are eager to explore new products, market segments, and develop solutions that address the evolving needs of our customers. Our goal is to remain at the cutting edge of the digital label printer and packaging industry, offering products that set new standards for quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

Conclusion

Our appearance at DRUPA 2024 was a major milestone for us at Katun DPS™. As first-time exhibitors, we proudly showcased our cutting-edge digital label printers and finishing solutions, seizing every moment to connect with potential partners, and strengthen existing relationships. As we look to the future, we are excited to continue innovating and providing sustainable, top-quality solutions for our partners and customers. We aim to continue building our product range and entering new market segments with to improve overall quality and efficiency in the label printing and flexible packaging industry. For more information about our products and services, visit our products page, where you can contact us and download informative PDFs, such as product brochures.