Market Share of Inkjet Printhead Industry
The inkjet printhead market is highly fragmented due to the presence of both global players and small and medium-sized enterprises. Some of the major players in the market are Ricoh Company Ltd, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Canon Inc., Konica Minolta Inc., and XAAR PLC. Players in the market are adopting strategies such as partnerships and acquisitions to enhance their product offerings and gain sustainable competitive advantage.
- In December 2023, the construction of a new factory at Seiko Epson Corporation's group company, Akita Epson Corporation, was completed with a total investment of JPY 3.5 billion (USD 23 million). The new factory is designed to approximately triple Akita Epson's future printhead production capacity. With the increasing demand for commercial and industrial inkjet printers and a technology shift from analog to digital in industries, such as digital textile printing, there is a rising demand for commercial and industrial inkjet printers with PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads for increased flexibility. The new Akita Epson factory will speed up the production and assembly of printheads to keep pace with the increased production of MicroTFP print chips.
- In June 2024, Tohoku Epson Corporation, a subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corporation, was set to invest around JPY 5.1 billion (USD 31.60 Million) into erecting an advanced factory dedicated to inkjet printheads. The company recently marked the occasion with a ground-breaking ceremony on its existing grounds. Construction was slated to commence on June 15, 2024, with a target completion date of September 2025. This strategic move is anticipated to bolster Tohoku Epson's printhead production capacity, potentially quadrupling its current output.
Inkjet Printhead Market Leaders
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Ricoh Company Ltd
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation
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Canon Inc.
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Konica Minolta Inc.
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XAAR PLC
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
