Canon Powers Digital Printing Press in Riyadh with Tenaui Partnership

Tenaui, a digital commercial printing solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, has officially inaugurated the largest digital commercial printing press in the Middle East. The new Tenaui Commercial Digital Printing Center, located in Ali Ibn Al Mufaddal, And Noor, Riyadh 14271, represents a groundbreaking advancement in the Kingdom’s printing industry, thanks to Canon’s cutting-edge inkjet technology.

The state-of-the-art facility, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, is a significant investment aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification and technological innovation. As the Saudi Arabian printing market undergoes a digital revolution, this new center is strategically designed to meet the surging demand for high-quality, high-volume digital printing solutions. The market, driven by the rise in personalized and short-run print jobs, is expected to quadruple in size by 2030, according to Canon Middle East & Turkey’s latest reports.

The grand opening ceremony was graced by notable figures including Peter Saak, Executive Vice President of Canon Europe’s Developing Regions Business Group; Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan, Managing Director of Canon Middle East and Turkey; Shadi Bakhour, B2B Business Unit Director, Canon Middle East & General Manager, Canon Saudi Arabia; and Yasser Elfarra, CEO of Tenaui.

The new facility is equipped with Canon’s latest technology, including the VarioPRINT i300 and VarioPRINT iX-3200 for high-volume digital commercial inkjet printing. It also features Canon imagePRESS V1350 and imagePRESS V1000 Color Production printers, complemented by a variety of online and offline finishing options. Capable of handling up to 10 million prints per month, the center is poised to serve a broad range of printing needs from books and magazines to brochures and commercial materials.

Yasser Elfarra, CEO of Tenaui Group, highlighted the significance of the new center: “With two decades of deep sector experience, Tenaui is the Middle East’s leading printing supplier. This advanced facility represents a new era for the printing industry in Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Canon’s innovative technology allows us to meet the growing demand for high-quality, high-volume digital printing solutions across various sectors.”

Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan from Canon added, “Saudi Arabia is a key growth market for Canon. Our partnership with Tenaui underscores our commitment to supporting our customers and partners in the region with state-of-the-art technology. This facility, powered by Canon’s industry-leading products, is a testament to our belief in the Kingdom’s vision for digital transformation and economic diversification.”

Shadi Bakhour of Canon Middle East & Turkey remarked, “The launch of this facility marks a pivotal development for the Saudi printing market. The VarioPRINT iX-3200, the first of its kind in Riyadh, and the LFP series, provide unparalleled quality and efficiency. We are excited to see how this technology will empower local businesses and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s knowledge-based economy.”

Canon’s advanced printing solutions, including the VarioPRINT series and LFP series, offer high productivity, exceptional image quality, and cost efficiency, catering to a wide range of commercial and fine art printing needs. This new facility is set to elevate the capabilities of Saudi Arabia’s printing industry, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s digital transformation journey.