Ricoh ranked #1 for market share in U.S. continuous feed inkjet and #1 for market share in high-speed continuous feed inkjet globally

Portfolio of world's best-selling inkjet solutions on display at drupa

TOKYO, May 31, 2024 – Ricoh today announced it has captured the #1 market share position for Continuous Feed Inkjet Systems in the United States for 2023 and the #1 market share position for high-speed Continuous Feed Inkjet Systems globally for 2023 in the IDC Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker (Calendar 2023).

“Ricoh's inkjet technology is based on more than 50 years of continuous research and innovation,” said Gavin Jordan-Smith, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Head of Global Sales Strategy Division & RICOH Graphic Communications North America Sales, RICOH Graphic Communications. “We continue to invest in developing comprehensive turnkey solutions that comprise our industry-leading inkjet technology, software and services, enabling our customers to seamlessly bridge the gap from offset to digital.”

The inkjet market has grown rapidly in recent years and is estimated to reach $125.9 billion by 2029, as more companies seek to address a shortage of qualified labor, rising material costs, shorter run lengths and a greater focus on sustainability.

Named the “Company to Watch Out For” at this year's Inkjet Summit, Ricoh recently launched its flagship RICOH Pro VC80000, offering significant advancements in print speed, quality control, color management, increased production, and AI-driven analytics, automation and predictive maintenance. The Pro VC80000, the RICOH Pro Z75 – Ricoh's newest duplexing B2 sheet-fed inkjet press – and Ricoh's expanded portfolio of production printers will be on display at drupa, along with its latest innovations in software, services, and sustainability.