March 4, 2025 – Canon (China) Co., Ltd. showcased its Colorado M-series UVgel printing system, color digital printing system, and large-format printers at APPPEXPO 2025 in Shanghai, demonstrating its technological expertise and extensive applications in digital printing. On the opening day of the exhibition, Canon※1 held a signing ceremony at its booth with Yangquan Dongsen Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Yangquan Dongsen”), marking a significant partnership. Yangquan Dongsen announced the purchase of ten Colorado M-series printers powered by UVgel technology. The partnership will drive the innovation of both parties in printing for decoration engineering and outdoor high-durability applications while expanding high-value applications for specialized materials in specific scenarios.
Toshihiko Nagamatsu, Senior General Manager of Commercial & Industrial Printing at Canon (China) Co., Ltd. (left), and Zhao Jixiang, Managing Director of Yangquan Dongsen Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd. (right), signed the partnership agreement.
“Amid the digital transformation and industrial upgrading, Canon remains committed to leveraging technological innovation to explore potential applications of printing in emerging fields such as cultural creativity and advertising,” said Toshihiko Nagamatsu, Senior General Manager of Commercial & Industrial Printing at Canon (China) Co., Ltd. “The Colorado M-series UVgel printing system has built a broad user base worldwide, delivering significant cost benefits to customers. We are delighted to support Yangquan Dongsen’s business expansion and look forward to working together with it to push industry boundaries, offering high-value, multi-scenario solutions to users in China and beyond. Moving forward, Canon will collaborate with more like-minded partners to tap into new market opportunities and contribute to the sustainable growth of the printing industry.”
Visitors enthusiastically explored Canon’s diverse large-format printing solutions at the exhibition.
Zhao Jixiang, Managing Director of Yangquan Dongsen, remarked:“As a company deeply rooted in the printing industry, Yangquan Dongsen is committed to driving continuous technological advancement and delivering high-quality equipment and professional services to meet the evolving needs of our clients. The Colorado M-series UVgel printing system, with its outstanding weather resistance, broad media compatibility, and high production efficiency, perfectly fits our business requirements. We firmly believe that investing in high-end equipment will drive production upgrades. Canon’s highly efficient and intelligent solutions will empower us to enhance productivity, expand business horizons, and take on more diverse, large-scale, and complex advertising projects, creating greater value in areas such as signage and car decals.”
The Colorado M-series UVgel printing system stands out with its exceptional print quality, extensive media compatibility, intelligent and flexible production mode, and versatile media handling capabilities. It supports a wide range of applications, including packaging printing, decorative art, wall decorations, outdoor advertising, car decals, signage, floor graphics, banners, and flags, helping customers enhance their business models, improve production efficiency, and unleash creativity.
Colorado-printed products excel in applications such as decorative wallpaper, outdoor advertising, signage, and floor graphics.
Canon staff enthusiastically engaged with visitors, providing detailed explanations.
Ruud Sturme, Business Development Manager APAC of Canon Production Printing, also attended the event. He commented,“The global large-format printing market is experiencing explosive growth in sectors such as architecture, advertising, and art. We are at the intersection of technological innovation and industry transformation. Canon continues to lead the way with advancements in printing accuracy, color management, and sustainable technology iteration and upgrade. Our UVgel technology is a major breakthrough in large-format digital printing, redefining the market with its superior printing quality, production efficiency, and broad media compatibility. We believe that UVgel technology will further empower our customers, helping them enhance productivity and maintain a competitive edge in a highly competitive market.”
