What Komori America Corporation does

Komori America Corporation is the North American sales and service subsidiary of Tokyo-based Komori Corporation (TSE: 6349), founded in the US in 1983 and headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The company distributes and services precision printing equipment—including sheetfed and web offset presses, UV inkjet digital presses, post-press finishing systems, and security printing systems—for commercial printers, folding carton packaging converters, and government security printing operations. Its named customer base spans enterprise commercial printers (e.g., CMYKhub, Rapid Color, General Marketing Solutions), packaging converters (e.g., Nosco, Presstige Printing, Spectrum Print Communications), and central bank/mint customers (e.g., U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing), with a secondary adjacency in printed electronics.

Komori America's product portfolio is built on three integrated platforms: the Lithrone offset family (LITHRONE G advance for commercial; Lithrone GX advance for packaging), the Impremia and J-throne sheetfed UV inkjet digital line, and the KP-Connect/KP-Connect Pro connected automation middleware that orchestrates prepress, press, and post-press processes. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary systems including KHS-AI (a self-learning control system for register and color matching), PQA-S (inline print quality assessment with real-time defect detection), the Komorimatic dampening system, and H-UV/LED-UV instant curing. Recent platform additions include the J-throne 29 (6,000 sph UV inkjet, launched February 2026), the System 38D web offset press (40,000 iph with next-generation KHS-AI integration), and the Lithrone GX29 advance (29-inch packaging press, launched April 2025). Supporting infrastructure includes the Komori Graphic Technology Center (KGC), which has trained over 1,000 international participants since 2009.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales (district sales managers, dedicated VP of Production Inkjet Sales) with authorized dealer/distributor channels and event-driven engagement at major industry trade shows. Revenue is generated primarily through capital equipment sales plus recurring service revenue through the KomoriKare after-sales program, with multi-year equipment lifecycles of 5–10 years and quote-based enterprise pricing. Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 acquisition of CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems via the Komori Chambon subsidiary, the November 2025 establishment of Komori Germany GmbH with the MBO Group, a January 2026 partnership with Krifft & Zipsner for material handling automation, and ongoing printed electronics R&D with Yamagata University. The company draws on its parent's Japanese manufacturing footprint, hundreds of patents, and 102-year brand heritage.

Name

Komori America Corporation

Legal name

Komori America Corp

Website

https://komori-america.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Komori America Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Komori Corporation, distributing offset and UV inkjet printing presses, post-press systems, and connected automation software to commercial printers, packaging converters, and security printing operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790)

akta.pro primary industry

Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA)

Keywords

• Offset printing presses
• Digital inkjet presses
• Sheetfed offset equipment
• Packaging printing solutions
• Commercial printing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rolling Meadows

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Printing Press Equipment Sales: Sale of offset printing presses (sheetfed and web), digital inkjet presses, and post-press finishing equipment. Equipment includes Lithrone G/GX/G advance series, System 38D web offset, Impremia digital presses, J-throne UV inkjet, and associated automation systems.
2. Service and Support (KomoriKare): Comprehensive maintenance, parts, and support services including 24/7 service team access, installation services, training programs at KGC (Komori Graphic Technology Center), and educational video resources.
3. Printed Electronics Solutions: Manufacturing solutions for printed electronics including screen printing equipment (via Seria Corporation subsidiary), thin-film coating technology for solar cells, and ITO transparent electrode patterning technology.
4. Security Printing Systems: Banknote printing systems including CURRENCY NV32 Combination Multiprocess Numbering and Varnishing Press, serving central banks and mints globally.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Komori America Corporation manufactures, sells, and services offset and digital inkjet printing presses, along with connected automation software and post-press finishing solutions. Its portfolio includes sheetfed offset presses (LITHRONE G/GX advance series), web offset presses (System 38D, System G38), sheetfed UV inkjet digital presses (Impremia IS29, Impremia NS40, J-throne 29), security/banknote presses (CURRENCY NV32), folding/finishing equipment, and printed-electronics manufacturing systems. Equipment is supported by the KomoriKare 24/7 service and parts program and KP-Connect/KHS-AI automation software.

Product overview

Komori America Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of printing solutions organized around three core technology platforms: offset printing presses (sheetfed and web), digital inkjet printing systems, and connected automation software. The offset portfolio includes the LITHRONE G advance Series for commercial applications, Lithrone GX advance Series for packaging, and specialized presses for security printing (CURRENCY NV32). The digital lineup features the Impremia Series (IS29, NS40, J-throne 29) for sheetfed UV inkjet applications. KP-Connect middleware connects prepress, press, and postpress operations across all product lines, enabling smart factory workflows. Supporting services include KomoriKare maintenance programs, KGC training facilities, and post-press solutions through the MBO Group acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KomoriKare: Maintenance and service support program for Komori presses
• KP-Connect
• Lithrone Series
• Impremia Series
• J-throne
• Komori Graphic Technology Center (KGC)

Products and services

• LITHRONE G advance Series Commercial sheetfed offset printing press series featuring connected automation, improved productivity, and high performance with superior print quality and effortless operation for commercial printers.
• Lithrone GX advance Series Packaging-focused sheetfed offset press series providing single-sided and double-sided presses designed for the folding-carton packaging market to eliminate multiple production touches and add value.
• Lithrone GX40RP advance Dedicated two-sided offset press that prints both sides of the sheet in a single pass without sheet turning, combining one-pass duplex printing with LED-UV technology for greater productivity, reduced waste, and exceptional print quality, primarily for the packaging market.
• J-throne 29 29-inch sheetfed UV inkjet digital printing press with class-leading speeds of 6,000 sph for single-sided and 3,000 sph for double-sided printing, featuring an LED-UV curing system, intuitive user interface, and excellent substrate compatibility.
• Impremia Series (IS29 and NS40) Sheetfed digital inkjet printing systems using UV inkjet or Landa Nanography technology, capable of printing on ordinary offset paper and a wide range of stocks, for commercial print and package printing applications.
• System 38D (LR-438/1250II) 625mm cut-off thirty-two page web offset press delivering high productivity at 40,000 iph with next-generation KHS-AI integrated control system, AI-link automation, and enhanced energy-saving performance, suitable for commercial and newspaper web printing.
• System G38 Double-sided offset printing press that nearly doubles productivity of traditional sheetfed perfecting press through one-pass duplex printing capability.
• CURRENCY NV32 Combination multiprocess numbering and varnishing press designed specifically for banknote printing, capable of overprinting, numbering, and varnishing banknotes in one pass at up to 12,000 sheets per hour, serving central banks and mints worldwide.
• KP-Connect Connected automation middleware software that connects prepress, press, and post-press processes, providing visualization of production status, operating conditions, and operating controls, while the KP-Connect Pro tier optimizes entire production workflow for smart factory implementations.
• Lithrone GX29 advance 29-inch offset printing press added to the Lithrone GX advance lineup, providing high productivity and versatility for packaging and commercial print applications.
• GL540C Press Komori GL540C sheetfed offset press for commercial and packaging print operations with advanced automation and LED-UV technology.
• Lithrone G37P (GL37P) Eight-color 37-inch convertible perfecting offset press with advanced perfecting mechanism for stable one-pass double-sided printing, compact footprint, and H-UV L (LED) instant curing system.
• Apressia Series High-speed cutting systems including the CTX132 programmable hydraulic clamp cutting system, DC105 40-inch automatic flatbed die cutting and creasing machine, and MB110E high-performance blanking system.
• KomoriKare After-sales support and maintenance service program for Komori press customers, including 24/7 service team access, parts and supplies, installation services, training programs at KGC, and educational video resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced makeready by 50% for customers using KHS-AI system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor, supporting, core and regional.

• Sumida AquariumminorOthers · 1 February 2026Komori joined as supporter of AQTION! sustainability initiative promoted by Sumida Aquarium from February 2026 through January 2027. Project offers opportunities to experience wildlife and environmental conservation activities, supporting Komori's sustainability policy for biodiversity conservation and local community collaboration.
• Krifft & ZipsnersupportingTechnology or Integration · 20 January 2026Partnership for automated material handling solutions including feeder and delivery automation. Krifft & Zipsner is a global leader in conveyor systems and material handling technology with more than 25 years of experience. Solutions enable automated pallet exchanges while presses continue running at full speed.
• MBO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Established Komori Germany GmbH through partnership with MBO Group in November 2025 to strengthen sales and service for Komori and MBO solutions in Germany. MBO Group acquired in 2021 for folding and finishing solutions.
• Yamagata University Research Group for Flexible TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint research partnership developing printing-based patterning technology for ITO transparent electrodes and thin-film coating technology for perovskite solar cells. Enables integrated printing process for next-generation solar cell manufacturing.
• Seria CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 May 2014Seria Corporation, acquired by Komori Group in May 2014, manufactures and sells screen printing equipment under the Seria brand. Japan's only screen printing equipment manufacturer providing equipment, materials, and plate-making solutions under one roof. Supports printed electronics business.
• Paperboard Packaging CouncilcoreOthersKomori Group maintains Sapphire Sponsorship with Paperboard Packaging Council. Participates in spring and fall conferences showcasing advance series presses designed specifically for packaging market.
• PICA (Printing Industry Association of the Carolinas)regionalOthersKomori America sponsors PICA Awards, supporting recognition of excellence in print while celebrating people and companies driving the industry forward. Sponsored Best Booklet Award at 60th PICA Awards.
• Printing Industries of AmericaregionalOthersKomori America is a proud sponsor and partner of Printing Industries of America, supporting the print industry and its professionals.
• LithecUSAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership agreement for reselling LithoFlash Inline color control technology, enhancing Komori's press automation capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Heidelberg is the world's other premier offset printing press manufacturer, directly competing with Komori in sheetfed offset for commercial and packaging printers. Both companies serve folding carton, commercial print, and packaging segments with comparable press platforms, automation suites, and service networks, making Heidelberg Komori's closest global competitor.
• Koenig & Bauer (KBA): Koenig & Bauer is a German manufacturer of offset and digital printing presses with a comparable product portfolio spanning sheetfed offset, web offset, and packaging presses. Direct competitor in commercial and packaging press markets globally, with overlapping customer base of high-end commercial and folding carton printers.
• Manroland Sheetfed / Manroland Web Systems: Manroland manufactures offset printing presses (both sheetfed and web), directly competing with Komori's Lithrone and System series. Long-standing global peer in commercial and packaging printing, with similar press technology roadmap including automation and digital workflow integration.
• Durst Group AG: Durst is an Italian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial digital inkjet presses and printing systems, directly competing in packaging, label, and commercial digital printing. Strong overlap with Komori's Impremia/J-throne digital inkjet portfolio and packaging pivot strategy, particularly in folding carton and label production.
• Landa Digital Printing: Landa Digital Printing pioneered Nanographic digital printing technology, which Komori actually resells via the Impremia NS40 under a partnership. Landa is both a competitor (its own presses) and a technology supplier to Komori, making it a uniquely intertwined peer in the B1+ digital press category.

Broad incumbents

• HP (Indigo / PageWide Industrial): HP's Indigo division is the dominant digital press player in commercial and packaging printing, offering an end-to-end portfolio far broader than Komori's. While not a direct offset peer, HP Indigo competes head-on with Komori's Impremia/J-throne in commercial digital printing and packaging labels.
• Canon Production Printing: Canon (via Océ acquisition) offers production cut-sheet and continuous-feed inkjet presses, competing with Komori's inkjet portfolio in commercial and transactional print. A broader technology incumbent with deep global service and channel infrastructure across many print segments.

Emerging players

• Kodak (Commercial Print / Prosper Inkjet): Kodak's Prosper inkjet and commercial print business competes with Komori's digital inkjet offering, particularly in commercial and packaging applications. While smaller in press installations, Kodak's ultrasonic inkjet technology provides differentiation in select niches overlapping with Komori's customer base.

Regional players

• RMGT (Ryobi MHI Graphic Technology): RMGT is a Japanese offset press manufacturer (joint venture of Ryobi and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries), directly competing with Komori in the Japanese and broader Asian sheetfed offset market. Operates with a different regional footprint than Komori America but is highly comparable in product technology and target customer segments.

Others

• BOBST SA: BOBST is a Swiss-based manufacturer of packaging equipment including printing presses, die-cutters, folder-gluers, and converting machinery for folding carton and label production. While not a direct sheetfed offset competitor, BOBST overlaps significantly with Komori's packaging printer customer base and is increasingly relevant as commercial printers pivot to packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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