RISO FRANCE

What RISO FRANCE does

RISO FRANCE is the French commercial subsidiary of Japanese RISO KAGAKU Corporation (founded 1946) and is described as the parent group's most important subsidiary. From its headquarters in Lyon, it designs, manufactures, and commercializes production printing systems based on the parent group's proprietary FORCEJET™ cold inkjet technology, as well as a separate line of digital duplicators. Its commercial territory covers France, Benelux, French-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Africa, and the Middle East, supported by a network of localized language sites and direct field-sales coverage.

The product portfolio spans three core tiers: high-volume production inkjet (VALEZUS T1200, VALEZUS T2200, ComColor GL9730), mid-volume office inkjet (ComColor GL7430 and the 2025-launched ComColor FT series), and digital duplicators (CV and SF series including the flagship SF 9390 at up to 190 ppm). Adjacent finishing equipment — Perfect Binder, ExpeINsert, ExpeJet — extends the offering into inline book-binding and transactional mailing workflows. The technical differentiator versus mainstream thermal inkjet and toner-based systems is the cold (no-heat) printing architecture, which the company quantifies at roughly 5x lower energy consumption than a 1500W reference photocopier, with BLI-certified reliability of 500,000 jam-free impressions on the SF series. Consumables use a proprietary vegetable-based ink derived from rice bran, free of volatile organic compounds.

Revenue is generated through a combination of one-time hardware sales (production and office printers, duplicators) and recurring aftermarket sales of consumables (rice-bran ink cartridges, drums, supplies) ordered via RISO's online portal. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with field representatives providing personalized customer accompaniment across both enterprise and mid-market segments. The horizontal segmentation strategy targets 10+ end-markets — education (secondary, higher, vocational), local government, healthcare, legal professions (notaries, judicial officers), logistics, real estate, associations and unions, transactional printing, print professionals and book production, and art/riso-graphy — with no single vertical dominance.

Name

RISO FRANCE

Legal name

RISO FRANCE

Website

https://risofrance.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

RISO FRANCE is the most important subsidiary of Japanese RISO KAGAKU Corporation, commercializing proprietary FORCEJET cold inkjet printers, ComColor office inkjet systems, and digital duplicators across France, Benelux, French-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Africa, and the Middle East via direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Production Printing Systems

NAICS

Printing Ink Manufacturing (325910), Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231)

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 industries

Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Digital & Specialty Inks (Inkjet, UV, Conductive) (IMAEAHAI), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF)

Keywords

• Production inkjet printers
• Digital duplicators
• Cold printing technology
• High-volume printing systems
• Eco-friendly printing consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of printing equipment including high-volume inkjet printers (VALEZUS, ComColor series) and digital duplicators (SF, CV, MH series). Equipment ranges from office-level to production-level printing systems.
2. Consumables and Supplies: Ongoing revenue from consumables including vegetable-based ink, drums/toner units, and other supplies. RISO sells consumables through its online platform.
3. Accessories and Finishing Solutions: Sale of accessories including automatic document feeders, color drums, separators, and offline finishing solutions like the Perfect Binder for inline printing, finishing, and binding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RISO FRANCE designs, manufactures, and commercializes production printing systems based on its proprietary FORCEJET™ cold inkjet technology. The portfolio spans high-volume inkjet production printers (VALEZUS, ComColor GL), office inkjet printers (ComColor FT series), digital duplicators (SF, CV, MH series), and supporting finishing/mailing solutions (PERFECT BINDER, ExpeINsert, ExpeJet). The offering is completed by recurring consumables including vegetable-based inks derived from rice bran, drums, and accessories, sold to organizations needing reliable, high-volume, and environmentally responsible printing.

Product overview

RISO FRANCE, the most important subsidiary of Japanese RISO KAGAKU Corporation (founded 1946), offers a comprehensive portfolio of production printing solutions built on its proprietary FORCEJET cold inkjet technology. The product lineup comprises three main categories: Digital Duplicators (CV and SF series) providing cost-effective, high-speed printing with vegetable-based inks for educational, government, and corporate markets; Inkjet Office Printers (ComColor GL and FT series) delivering versatile black-and-color printing for professional environments; and Production Inkjet Printers (VALEZUS and ComColor GL high-volume models) capable of millions of pages at up to 330 A4 ppm. Supporting equipment includes PERFECT BINDER for inline finishing, ExpeINsert and ExpeJet for envelope insertion, and accessories such as color drums and automatic document feeders. The company's eco-friendly approach emphasizes cold printing technology, vegetable-based inks from rice bran, and energy efficiency (5x less energy than copiers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VALEZUS T1200 Production inkjet printer designed for high-volume printing operations, offering reliable high-speed output for print service providers.
• VALEZUS T2200 High-speed production inkjet printer capable of up to 330 A4 pages per minute in duplex, supporting both black and color output for demanding production environments.
• ComColor GL9730 High-volume production inkjet printer for professional print environments requiring millions of pages of output capability.
• ComColor GL7430 High-speed inkjet office printer for producing documents in both black and color for professional printing environments.
• ComColor FT5430 EII Versatile inkjet office printer from the FT series with intuitive interface enabling easy printing and customization of machine interface settings.
• ComColor FT5230 EII Office inkjet printer from the FT series offering user-friendly operation and quick customization of machine interface settings.
• ComColor FT5000 EII On-demand inkjet office printer enabling in-house printing capabilities and reducing dependence on external print service providers.
• ComColor FT1430 EII Monochrome high-volume inkjet office printer designed for durable, high-speed black-and-white printing in demanding office environments.
• SF 9390 Flagship A3 digital duplicator with HD 600x600 dpi resolution reaching up to 190 ppm, the fastest in the SF lineup.
• SF 9350EII A3 format high-speed digital duplicator with 60-150 ppm speed, standard network connectivity, and 46-210 g/m² paper weight capacity; BLI certified for reliability.
• SF 9350EII (network variant) A3 format digital duplicator with standard network connectivity, 600x600 dpi resolution, and paper handling up to 210 g/m².
• SF 5230EII B4 format digital duplicator with network connectivity option and enhanced security features including user access management.
• SF 5030EII A4 format digital duplicator with network connectivity option, operating at 60-130 ppm with user access management and quota controls.
• CV 3230 B4 format digital duplicator with 60-130 ppm speed and 50-157 g/m² paper weight capacity for educational and small office environments.
• CV 3030 Entry-level digital duplicator for A4 format printing, operating at 60-130 ppm with 300x600 dpi resolution, USB connection, and single drum configuration.
• MH 9350 Dual-drum A3 digital duplicator enabling two-color printing in a single pass, eliminating drum changes and reducing drying time.
• PERFECT BINDER Inline finishing solution that handles printing, folding, and binding in a single pass, streamlining document production workflows for book production and on-demand printing.
• ExpeINsert All-in-one solution for printing documents, stapling, and envelope insertion in a single operation, ideal for transactional mailing applications.
• ExpeJet Compact professional mailing solution that prints documents and inserts them into envelopes in one seamless operation.
• RISO Consumables and Supplies Recurring consumables including vegetable-based ink made from rice bran, drum/toner units, and related supplies sold via RISO's online ordering platform to RISO equipment customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy consumption reduced by approximately 5 times compared to traditional black and white photocopiers (1500W reference)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gutenberg & CominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRISO collaborated with Gutenberg & Co to develop the Gutenberg One, a robot printer innovation. This partnership demonstrates RISO's engagement with printing innovation and book production technology development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HP Indigo: HP Indigo produces digital production presses for commercial print and packaging, overlapping directly with RISO's high-volume inkjet and digital duplicator offerings in the European print service provider market.
• Epson: Epson's business inkjet and SureColor production lines compete with RISO's ComColor office inkjet printers and VALEZUS high-volume systems, particularly in education, government, and SMB environments.
• Canon Production Printing: Canon Production Printing (formerly Océ) manufactures high-volume production inkjet and toner presses, directly competing with RISO's VALEZUS and ComColor production lines for commercial print service providers and transactional printers across Europe.
• Ricoh: Ricoh produces a broad range of office and production inkjet printers, including high-speed continuous-feed systems, directly overlapping with RISO's ComColor office and VALEZUS production portfolios.
• Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta manufactures production print systems and AccurioPress inkjet presses, competing head-to-head with RISO in transactional, educational, and commercial production printing environments.

Broad incumbents

• Kyocera: Kyocera produces office printers and multifunction devices with ECOSYS technology, competing broadly with RISO's office inkjet and duplicator portfolio in European enterprise and public-sector accounts.
• Xerox: Xerox offers a broad portfolio of office multifunction devices and production printers, including Iridesse and iGen production presses. As a broad incumbent, it competes with RISO across office and light production segments but does not specialize in cold inkjet.
• Brother: Brother manufactures office printers and multifunction devices targeting SMBs and education, overlapping with the lower-end of RISO's ComColor and SF duplicator lines in the French market.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen: Heidelberg is a major incumbent in commercial and packaging printing presses, including digital and inkjet systems. It overlaps with RISO's production print ambitions but serves a different core market (offset and packaging converters).

Regional players

• Screen Holdings (SCREEN Graphic Solutions): Screen Holdings, a Japanese peer similar in origin to RISO KAGAKU, produces Truepress inkjet production presses and CTPs. It is comparable in technology positioning and heritage but has stronger presence in Asia and a different geographic focus than RISO FRANCE.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/risofrance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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