DJM
DJM B.V. is a Dutch private industrial inkjet equipment manufacturer designing modular printing systems, controller software, and ink management solutions for print service providers, packaging converters, and security/pharma printers across 28+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersHarderwijk, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What DJM does
DJM B.V. is a privately held Dutch industrial inkjet equipment manufacturer founded in 1994 and headquartered in Harderwijk, Netherlands. The company designs, develops, and assembles modular industrial inkjet printing systems that integrate third-party printhead technologies from HP, Fujifilm Dimatix, and Kyocera with DJM's proprietary hardware modules (print towers, unwinders, buffers, rotary cutters) and its OctiPus/Kameleon controller software. The product portfolio spans the Ultra platform (WB, UV, High-Speed WB, High-Definition WB), HP monochrome and color modules, the Samba module, the compact Toucan and Sparrow systems, the newly added Atexco VegaPress inkjet press, and the next-generation Eureka system. The company sells primarily to print service providers, packaging manufacturers, security/pharmaceutical printers, transactional and direct mail producers, and brand owners across more than 28 countries, with 400+ installations worldwide. DJM operates an innovation center in Harderwijk for feasibility studies, demonstrations, and testing prior to customer commitment, and it supports both standalone turnkey systems and hybrid integrations into existing offset, flexo, and finishing production lines.
The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of custom-configured systems, with system prices ranging from approximately EUR 10,000 for entry-level configurations to approximately EUR 1,000,000 for high-end turnkey installations. Secondary revenue streams include software licensing (OctiPus/Kameleon), professional services (installation, training), and recurring managed technical support and remote diagnostics. Go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement supplemented by regional channel partners (notably Alpha Ink in the Middle East and Atexco for VegaPress in Europe) and OEM co-marketing relationships, most prominently with HP. DJM markets primarily through major industry trade shows (Interpack, DRUPA, FachPack, PRINTING United, FAKUMA), technical content marketing, and an in-house innovation center for bottom-of-funnel customer validation. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and, as of 2024, employs approximately 30 people.
DJM has received EU/OP-Oost REACT-EU subsidy funding and conducts applied R&D with TNO on photonic-driven inkjet technology targeting 4800 dpi resolution at 5 m/sec substrate speeds with 2.5 TB/sec data processing, positioning the company in a multi-year product roadmap. The company is founder-led (CEO Dick van der Maal since 1994) with no disclosed external institutional funding, no parent company, and no listed subsidiaries, retaining full founder/management ownership under its Dutch private limited (B.V.) legal structure.
DJM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DJM
- Legal name
- DJM B.V.
- Website
- https://djm.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DJM B.V. is a Dutch private industrial inkjet equipment manufacturer designing modular printing systems, controller software, and ink management solutions for print service providers, packaging converters, and security/pharma printers across 28+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DJM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Printing Equipment
- NAICS
- Printing and Related Support Activities (323), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (323120)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790), Commercial Printing (2750)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Production & High-Volume Printing Systems (HDACAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Inkjet Printers (HDACAEAA), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Print & Peripheral Services (Managed Print, scanners, peripherals) (BPAEAIAM)
Keywords
Where DJM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Harderwijk
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DJM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Industrial Inkjet Printing Systems: Sale of complete inkjet printing systems and print modules. DJM designs and manufactures custom solutions adapted to customer requirements and budgets. Systems range from entry-level to high-end configurations.
- Software Licensing and Support: Controller software platforms (OctiPus/Kameleon) and related software for print data control and system integration.
- Professional Services: Technical support, remote diagnostics, installation, and maintenance services for inkjet systems.
- Technical Support and Remote Assistance: Remote support services to help customers reduce downtime, resolve technical issues efficiently, and maintain inkjet systems running reliably.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Entry-level inkjet systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Mid-range production systems |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | High-end complete installations |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
DJM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DJM designs, manufactures, and integrates custom-built industrial inkjet printing systems for high-speed variable data printing across packaging, direct mail, transactional, security, and lottery applications. The offering combines proprietary mechanical hardware (print towers, unwinders, buffers, rotary cutters), in-house controller software (OctiPus/Kameleon), and ink management systems, integrated with HP, Fujifilm Dimatix (Samba), and Kyocera printhead technologies. Solutions range from entry-level modules (approximately 10,000 EUR) to full turnkey installations reaching approximately 1,000,000 EUR, with both standalone and hybrid (offset/flexo) configurations.
Product overview
DJM offers a modular industrial inkjet solutions portfolio combining proprietary hardware print modules, controller software (OctiPus), and third-party printhead technology into scalable systems for high-speed variable data printing. The product range spans multiple print module platforms: the Ultra platform (Ultra WB, Ultra UV, Ultra High-Speed WB, Ultra High-Definition WB) based on Kyocera printheads; the HP series (monochrome M500/M800 and color C500) built on HP inkjet technology; the Samba module using Fujifilm Dimatix technology; Sparrow and Toucan as compact system solutions; and the newly added Atexco VegaPress inkjet press. Eureka represents the latest standalone inkjet printing system. OctiPus software serves as the unified controller layer across these modules, enabling hybrid integration with existing production lines and third-party systems. DJM's architecture supports both standalone turnkey systems and modular integration into offset, flexo, and finishing presses.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Eureka Industrial inkjet printing system designed as a turnkey solution for packaging and other high-value variable data applications, representing a new standard in industrial inkjet technology.
- OctiPus Controller Software User-friendly hybrid controller software platform that manages DJM's print modules, controls print data, and integrates with third-party systems such as Kern inserter systems. Bundled with print modules to deliver complete inkjet solutions.
- Atexco VegaPress Industrial inkjet press distributed by DJM under partnership with Atexco, bringing high-quality inkjet press technology to the DJM product portfolio.
- Ultra WB Water-based industrial inkjet print module based on Kyocera printhead technology, configurable for monochrome or full-color (CMYK) printing with resolutions from 600 to 1200 dpi and speeds up to 400 m/min.
- Ultra UV UV-curable industrial inkjet print module with integrated LED UV curing based on Kyocera printhead technology. Installed at SuPapel S.A. in Argentina (432 mm wide) integrated into a web offset press for voting form production.
- Ultra High-Speed WB Double-array Kyocera-based print module that increases print speed to up to 400 meters per minute while maintaining water-based ink compatibility.
- Ultra High-Definition WB High-resolution variant of the Ultra platform offering superior print quality for demanding applications requiring fine detail and sharp text reproduction.
- Toucan Compact, scalable industrial inkjet printing system designed for integration into packaging and fulfillment production lines, capable of printing personalized designs, shipping labels, and personal messages on demand.
- Sparrow Compact industrial inkjet print module offered by DJM for space-constrained or specialized integration scenarios.
- HP Monochrome Print Modules (M500/M800) Drop-on-demand industrial inkjet modules based on HP inkjet technology, integrated and resold by DJM to support high-speed variable data printing for transactional, mailing, and addressing applications.
- HP Color Print Module (C500) Full-color industrial inkjet print module based on HP technology, integrated by DJM into systems such as the Kern 3600 inserter for full-color printing of logos and address information on envelopes in 'white paper factory' workflows.
- Samba Print Module Print module based on Fujifilm Dimatix Samba printhead technology, featuring native 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution and 114 m/min running speed with RediJet ink recirculation. Deployed at Ramon Chozas S.A. in a DreamMachine 430 duplex configuration.
- System Components Supporting hardware elements of DJM's inkjet solutions including unwinders, buffers, rotary cutters, ink management systems, and custom mechanical integrations used across the product portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 99% printer uptime achievable with DJM systems
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use DJM
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
DJM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
DJM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.
- HPcoreSince 2003, DJM has been an OEM partner and value-added reseller of HP inkjet printheads. The partnership involves integrating HP print modules (C500, C800, etc.) into DJM's custom inkjet printing solutions. DJM showcases products at HP booths at major trade shows including Interpack 2026.
- Fujifilm DimatixcoreProvider of Samba printhead technology used in DJM's Samba Print Modules. Fujifilm Samba printheads offer high resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi) and high running speed (114 m/m) with RediJet recirculation technology.
- KyoceracoreProvider of printhead technology for the Ultra printing platform. Kyocera printheads are known for robust design and excellent jet straightness, supporting 600-1200 dpi resolution with optional ink recirculation.
- TNOcoreCollaborative research partner for photonic-driven inkjet technology development. TNO is working with DJM on developing measurement methods for 3D substrate tracking and sensors for X, Y, Z dimensional measurements.
- DG PressmajorPartner for security and pharmaceutical print applications. DJM participates in DG Press in-house events focused on pharmaceutical and security print. Collaborative presentations on hybrid printing optimization.
- AtexcomajorPartnership announced in 2025 for DJM to distribute innovative VegaPress inkjet presses, expanding DJM's product portfolio in the inkjet press segment.
- SiegwerkmajorJoint presentation partner at FuturePrint & Pack Summit. Siegwerk is a leading ink partner with knowledge, portfolio, and ambition to support packaging customers. Collaboration on inkjet opportunities for the packaging market.
- Kern AGmajorGlobal partnership for Kern 3600 inserter system integration. DJM Kameleon software controls the DJM HP C500 print module and print data, integrated into Kern software for fully controlled 'White Paper Factory' solutions.
- Alpha Ink & Printing Materials TradingregionalRegional partner for United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Yemen for distribution and support of DJM products in the Middle East region.
- PlasmatreatminorCollaboration on late-stage versioning applications, demonstrating printing on plastic cards and folding carton at trade shows like DRUPA and FAKUMA.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DJM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Memjet: Provider of industrial inkjet printhead and module technology powering OEM printing systems across labels, packaging, and commercial print — comparable to DJM's printhead-integrator business model.
- Atlantic Zeiser: Germany-based provider of industrial digital printing and personalization systems for security, packaging, and direct mail — overlapping DJM's variable-data and security print applications.
- SPGPrints: Dutch-based manufacturer of industrial inkjet systems (and rotary screen/engraving) for textiles, labels, and packaging — geographically and technologically comparable to DJM.
- Durst Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing systems for labels, packaging, and corrugated — competes directly with DJM in packaging and high-volume variable-data inkjet.
- Ricoh (Industrial Inkjet): Ricoh's industrial inkjet business manufactures high-speed inkjet print heads and integrated printing systems for commercial, packaging, and security printing — directly competing with DJM's variable-data inkjet solutions.
- Xaar: UK-based manufacturer of industrial inkjet printheads and developer of integrated inkjet systems — a direct peer in printhead technology and system-level industrial inkjet solutions alongside DJM.
- Domino Printing Sciences: UK-based manufacturer of industrial inkjet printing systems and print modules for coding, marking, and variable-data applications across packaging and labels — overlapping directly with DJM's industrial inkjet hardware and software stack.
- Fujifilm (Industrial Inkjet): Through Fujifilm Dimatix, supplies the Samba printhead technology used by DJM and also sells complete industrial inkjet systems, making it both a partner and a direct competitor in industrial inkjet printing.
Broad incumbents
- Canon Production Printing: Canon's production printing business (formerly Océ) sells high-volume industrial inkjet and toner presses for commercial, transactional, and direct-mail printing — a broader incumbent competing in DJM's core variable-data segments.
- HP Industrial Printing: HP's Industrial Print organization (PageWide Web Press, C500/C800) is a broad incumbent in industrial inkjet — a key DJM partner for printheads but also a competitor on full-system sales.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
DJM social profiles
Digital presenceDJM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
DJM financial estimates
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DJM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
DJM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DJM M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about DJM
What does DJM do?
DJM designs, manufactures, and integrates custom-built industrial inkjet printing systems for high-speed variable data printing across packaging, direct mail, transactional, security, and lottery applications. The offering combines proprietary mechanical hardware (print towers, unwinders, buffers, rotary cutters), in-house controller software (OctiPus/Kameleon), and ink management systems, integrated with HP, Fujifilm Dimatix (Samba), and Kyocera printhead technologies. Solutions range from entry-level modules (approximately 10,000 EUR) to full turnkey installations reaching approximately 1,000,000 EUR, with both standalone and hybrid (offset/flexo) configurations.
Is DJM a public or private company?
DJM is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DJM founded?
DJM was founded in 1994. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DJM based?
DJM is headquartered in Harderwijk, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does DJM make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Industrial Inkjet Printing Systems are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing and Support, professional Services and technical Support and Remote Assistance.
Who are DJM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Memjet, Atlantic Zeiser, SPGPrints, Durst Group, Ricoh (Industrial Inkjet), Xaar, Domino Printing Sciences and Fujifilm (Industrial Inkjet). Broad incumbents are Canon Production Printing and HP Industrial Printing.
Does DJM have an API?
No public API is recorded for DJM.
What industry is DJM in?
DJM's product category is Industrial Printing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAEAJ, Production & High-Volume Printing Systems, with a secondary code of HDACAEAA, Inkjet Printers. Its NAICS code is 323 and its SIC code is 3555.