Konica Minolta hosts 'Drupa Down Under' roadshow series

Above: Peter MacMillan (3E Advantage), Darren Massey and Gavin Bennett (Konica Minolta)

Konica Minolta has hosted a series of post-drupa roadshow events, Drupa Down Under, across the country to showcase key learnings, insights, and trends from drupa.

Events have already been hosted at the company’s head offices in Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide, with remaining events scheduled for Brisbane (23 July), and Melbourne (31 July).

“With automation, sustainability, and a focus on a greater return on investment clearly important to all, it was fantastic to be able to showcase Konica Minolta’s response to these industry needs and look into the potential in the future of print,” said Andrew Cocker, general manager production and industrial print, Konica Minolta.

Konica Minolta recorded more than 200 sales at drupa, with its 2,400m² two-storey stand the seventh largest at the show. The company introduced more than 20 new products and software innovations, focusing on commercial, label, packaging, and industrial printing, emphasising digital transformation and sustainability, and showcased advancements in programmatic printing using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance variable data printing.

“Drupa 2024 was a remarkable event for us, showcasing the innovation and leadership that Konica Minolta brings to the industry,” said Cocker.

“The enthusiasm and positive feedback from our customers in Australia were truly inspiring, reaffirming our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions. This event has reinforced our belief in the bright future of print, where technology and creativity continue to drive progress.”

Sprinter capture some highlights from the Sydney Drupa Down Under event: