| 1902年 |
First production hall |
| 1919年 |
Start of production of a blueprint material developed by Louis van der Grinten, one of Frans’ sons. |
| 1927年 |
Lodewijk’s grandson, Louis, invents a diazo coating that requires no ammonia component during the development. |
| 1927年 |
Van der Grinten presented his own development of a light-sensitive diazo paper, Primulin paper. |
| 1930年 |
process was brought onto the market in 1930 under the name Océ |
| 1931年 |
In 1931, Van der Grinten ceased selling Premulin paper |
| 1937年 |
Transparent paper |
| 1982年 |
Océ museum was opened in Venlo. |
| 1983年 |
The Océ 7500 was the first large format copier equipment which could make black & white copies on plain paper up to A0 format. |
| 1987年 |
The business managed to earn the equivalent of more than 50 million with the production of high-grade chemicals before it was sold to DSM chemicals concern in 1987. |
| 1988年 |
Océ introduced its own in-house developed laser printer. |
| 1989年 |
Océ in Créteil founded after acquisition. |
| 1989年 |
First controller developed (for the Océ 9800). |
| 1994年 |
Océ introduced Océ Image Logic, a technology that automatically gives users perfect quality copies and printed originals every time. |
| 1995年 |
Introduction of Océ Radiant fusing. Océ Radiant Fusing is an Eco friendly fusing method providing instant-on machine availability with no warm-up time. It consumes less energy and emits less noise and ozone when compared to other fusing methods. In addition to the environmental benefits, it also provides incredible, consistent quality. |
| 1995年 |
Océ 9800 with Copy Press introduced. Océ’s first digital printer. |
| 1996年 |
Océ 3165 introduced. |
| 1996年 |
Siemens Printer Division in Poing became a part of Océ. |
| 1997年 |
PRISMAproduction for continuous feed introduced. |
| 1999年 |
Océ in Namur founded after acquisition. |
| 2001年 |
The Océ CPS700 is introduced, which uses technology developed in-house, based on seven colors. At CeBIT 2001, Océ introduced a self-developed color printer/copier: the Océ CPS700. The equipment has a unique technology developed by Océ; using the new Direct Imaging Process drums with seven colors in a monolayer system. |
| 2001年 |
Océ in Vancouver founded after acquisition. |
| 2002年 |
Océ Arizona T220 introduced (first flatbed printer). |
| 2005年 |
Océ Software Romania in Timisoara founded. |
| 2006年 |
In 2006, the Océ OCEAN corporate GUI style was introduced. In the same year it has won an IF communication design award in the digital media category. |
| 2006年 |
Océ decided to bypass evolution and introduce a revolution in digital cutsheet printing. In 2006, the first cutsheet printer to feature Gemini Instant Duplex technology is introduced, the Océ VarioPrint® 6250, the world’s fastest duplex printer. |
| 2006年 |
Océ Arizona 250GT with VariaDot imaging technology introduced. |
| 2015年 |
Gold iF award received for the Océ PlotWave 500 |
| 2015年 |
Lifecake |
| 2016年 |
ColorGrip for Océ VarioPrint i-series introduced. A new approach to increasing inkjet print quality and adhesion on multiple substrates on the VarioPrint i-series. |
| 2016年 |
2016 Canon patent award received for smart paper web tension concept enabling pause function for inkjet printers |
| 2017年 |
Océ Colorado 1640 64″ roll-to-roll printer with UVgel technology and wide format graphic arts controller introduced |
| 2017年 |
Océ ProStream 1000 continuous feed production inkjet system introduced |
| 2017年 |
The varioPRINT 140 Series, the third generation of the varioPRINT DP product line, introduced |
| 2017-09-07 |
7 September 2017 |
| 2018年 |
Océ Touchstone was introduced. It enables graphics producers, sign-makers and décor service providers to use an Océ Arizona flatbed printer to print multiple layers easily, resulting in printed effects that mimic textured surfaces, embossing, metallic accents and raised lettering. |
| 2018年 |
Océ enters the packaging market with the Océ LabelStream 4000 series. |
| 2019年 |
By renaming Océ to Canon Production Printing and integrating the Océ products under the Canon brand, we will create brand unity across all areas of our printing business, improve synergies across our portfolio and establish a clear end-to-end, go-to-market approach. |
| 2020年 |
Canon launched the new Arizona 2300 series for the large format graphics market. |
| 2020年 |
Since 1 January 2020, Océ has continued as Canon Production Printing. |
| 2021年 |
Introduction of Arizona 135 GT Canon announces the launch of the new Arizona 135 GT flatbed printer. |
| 2021年 |
Introduction of the new Colorado 1630 Building on its portfolio of 64” UVgel roll-to-roll printers, Canon announces the launch of the new Colorado 1630. |
| 2021年 |
Introduction of ColorStream 8000 series Canon announces the ColorStream 8000 series of continuous feed inkjet printers. An addition to the market-leading ColorStream family, the new flagship represents the next stage in the evolution of the platform and sets a new standard for high volume production environments. |
| 2022年 |
New Ink Production Facility Canon opens new highly automated manufacturing plant to meet growing demand for water-based, polymer inks for its inkjet production presses. |
| 2022年 |
Canon Group acquires Edale Canon Production Printing and Canon Inc. announce the acquisition of UK-based packaging converting equipment manufacturer Edale, with the aim of strengthening Canon’s label and packaging business, and creating opportunities for future developments. |
| 2023年 |
Taz Nakamasu becomes new CEO of Canon Production Printing Taz Nakamasu starts as Global CEO of Canon Production Printing. He replaces Mick Asada who returns to Tokyo to take on a new Canon Inc. headquarter assignment. |
| 2024年 |
Canon and HEIDELBERG Announce Global Co-operation in Sheetfed Inkjet Printing Canon and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), technology leaders in inkjet and sheetfed offset printing respectively, announce their global sales and service co-operation in inkjet printing, with a joint focus on supporting commercial print businesses striving to establish hybrid offset/digital production to meet changing print buyer needs and increase their capability to handle shorter runs of more diverse jobs. |
| 2024年 |
Akira Yoshida starts as President and CEO of Canon Production Printing Akira Yoshida has been appointed President and CEO of Canon Production Printing. He replaces Taz Nakamasu, who retired on 31 March 2024 and returned to Japan after more than four decades working for Canon in various senior leadership roles. |
