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Komori Launches 2026 Calendar Featuring “NEO HOKUSAI” — Embodying FUSION ”Nature & Technology“
Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan; Representative Director, President and CEO: Satoshi Mochida) announces the production of the 2026 Komori Calendar, a project embodying the Komori Group Purpose — Delivering Kando “beyond expectations” by contributing to society with print technology.
■Production Background
Since its founding in 1923, Komori has supported information, the economy, and culture as a printing machinery systems manufacturer. By pursuing the “print technology” cultivated over 100 years, we will contribute to solving environmental and social issues. Continuing on from the previous year, we have created a calendar for 2026 themed around the concept of FUSION Nature & Technology, embodying Komori’s pursuit of print technology and its vision of integrating nature and technology.
■Artwork and Art Concept
For the visual motif, the calendar features NEO HOKUSAI, an art series that reimagines Katsushika Hokusai’s Edo-period masterpiece Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji by combining modern perspectives with digital processing techniques.
The artworks produced by the artist unit ENLIGHTENMENT integrate elements of natural beauty and contemporary geometric design, perfectly expressing the calendar’s theme: FUSION “Nature & Technology.”
■Print Technology and Expression
The cover is printed with the J-throne 29, Komori’s latest UV Inkjet Digital Printing Press. The J-throne 29 is an environmentally conscious printing press that promotes efficient resource use and reduces environmental impact. In addition, RGB printing significantly expands the color gamut enabling more vivid expression. As a result, ENLIGHTENMENT’s NEO HOKUSAI artworks — with their delicate colors and graphical beauty — are reproduced in full detail, achieving a refined finish befitting for the calendar’s cover.
The calendar pages are printed using a multicolor offset press, and through the creative use of spot inks and varnish finishing, Hokusai’s world is conveyed not only visually but also through a rich tactile experience.
■Calendar Layout
Cover: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Jan–Feb: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – Umezawa in Sagami Province
Mar–Apr: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – Fuji from Goten-yama in Shinagawa on the Tokaido
May–Jun: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – Under Mannen Bridge at Fukagawa
Jul–Aug: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – Red Fuji
Sep–Oct: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – Hodogaya on the Tokaido
Nov–Dec: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji – Ejiri in Suruga Province
■Artist
ENLIGHTENMENT is a creative unit established by Hiro Sugiyama in 1997, consisting of Hiro Sugiyama, Yuta Nakajima, Mayu Yoshida, and Mayu Kakuda. The unit exhibits pieces at exhibitions in Japan and across the world in the fine arts field while also putting out free papers and art books. They also continue to release their original graphics in the form of advertisements, magazines, and CD jackets. Having also received high praise for their audiovisual work such as PV production and video jockeying, ENLIGHTENMENT is creatively active across a broad range of spheres including three-dimensional pieces and spatial performance, in addition to two-dimensional work.
■Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji
A collection of woodblock prints depicting Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai, a prominent ukiyo-e artist active during the Edo period. Published circa 1830–1834. This nishiki-e (multicolor woodblock prints) series comprises 46 prints, capturing Mount Fuji from various locations and angles, revealing its diverse expressions.
Komori will continue activities based on our group purpose: Delivering Kando “beyond expectations” by contributing to society with print technology to create “Kando” : value that goes beyond expectations.
*This calendar has been entirely printed using the machines of Komori Corporation.
*This calendar is not for sale.
Indonesia exhibition – AllPrint Exhibition
Jakarta, Indonesia – PT. Bright Grafa Machinery successfully showcased Komori’s latest printing technologies at AllPrint Indonesia 2025, held from October 8–11 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo). The event welcomed over 35,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors from 25 countries, providing an ideal platform to present innovative and sustainable printing solutions.
The company featured Komori’s next-generation offset presses, including the Lithrone G40 Advance Series, G29, and G37 models, alongside the cloud-based KP-Connect platform for real-time performance monitoring. Sustainability was underscored through the H-UV system, which reduces energy consumption by up to 30% while enabling instant ink curing and lower emissions.
The exhibition sparked significant interest from both established and emerging printing companies, with discussions ongoing for potential investments. PT. Bright Grafa Machinery plans to further strengthen its collaboration with Komori and expand technical training programs to enhance automation and smart printing capabilities.
About PT. Bright Grafa Machinery
Founded in 2010, PT. Bright Grafa Machinery is the authorized distributor of Komori Southeast Asia Pte.Ltd. in Indonesia, specializing in the sales and after-sales service of Komori printing presses. The company is dedicated to advancing Indonesia’s printing industry through innovation, technology transfer, and long-term partnerships with its customers.
Pack Print International 2025 Exhibition in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand – C. ILLIES (Thailand) Co., Ltd achieved a successful showcase at Pack Print International 2025, reaffirming its role as a leading provider of advanced printing and packaging solutions in Southeast Asia.
Held from September 17–20, 2025 at BITEC Bangkok, the event brought together thousands of industry professionals and global suppliers and C. ILLIES (Thailand) presented a comprehensive range of technologies emphasizing automation, sustainability, and efficiency.
Key highlights included:
- Eco-friendly large-format printing using sustainable ink systems.
- Packaging automation solutions featuring advanced scrap separation and finishing systems.
- Komori high-performance offset presses delivering speed, precision, and productivity.
- Prepress and imaging technologies ensuring consistent quality and optimized workflows.
The booth’s live demonstrations drew strong attention from visitors seeking automation and digital integration, supported by a focused marketing campaign that generated:
- 5,000+ pre-event impressions, 1,500+ visitors, and 100+ qualified leads.
- 8,000+ post-event views, extending engagement beyond the exhibition.
Following the show, C. ILLIES (Thailand) plans to expand cooperation with Komori and supplier partners through joint marketing, demo-based sales programs, and technical training to further support the growing regional market.
About C. ILLIES (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
As the authorized distributor of Komori Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. in Thailand, C. ILLIES (Thailand) provides sales and service for premium printing, packaging, and industrial machinery across the country. The company is dedicated to supporting Thailand’s printing industry by delivering world-class technologies and building long-term partnerships with its customers.
Received Order for Two Offset Printing Presses from Malaysia’s NexG Berhad Specializing in High-Security Printing
Komori is pleased to announce that NexG Berhad, a company specializing in high-security printing, has placed an order for two Lithrone SX29 offset printing presses.
This significant investment marks more than just an expansion of production capacity, it represents a major step forward in technology, efficiency, and quality that will set new benchmarks in secure and high-value printing.
Equipped with advanced automation features and an inline camera inspection system, the Komori Lithrone SX29 ensures exceptional printing precision that meets the most stringent international standards for secure identity and government documents. With these enhancements, NexG Berhad will be able to double its production capacity, achieving faster turnaround times while maintaining the highest levels of security feature integration—critical for applications such as passports, ID cards, and other sensitive materials.
By combining Komori’s cutting-edge printing technology with NexG’s proven expertise in secure identity solutions, this partnership not only strengthens production capabilities but also redefines standards of quality, sustainability, and security within Malaysia’s high-security printing industry.
Sept 2025 distributor meeting in Malaysia
Komori ASEAN hosted a two-day regional meeting on September 8 and 9, 2025, bringing together its distributors from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Nepal. The event was also attended by representatives from Komori Corporation, Japan.
The meeting served as a strategic platform for participants to share market insights, review current trends shaping the printing industry across the region, and discuss collaborative approaches to strengthening customer support and service.
Throughout the sessions, Komori presented its latest technologies and innovations designed to help customers respond to shifting market demands, while enhancing operational efficiency, productivity, and print quality.
By fostering closer engagement with its distribution partners, Komori aims to deliver faster service, deeper local expertise, and advanced, tailored solutions to customers across ASEAN.
This initiative reaffirms Komori’s long-standing commitment to the region and its dedication to supporting the continued growth and modernization of the printing industry throughout ASEAN.
Komori Asean Distributors:
- Malaysia
UPA machinery SDN BHD
- Indonesia
PT Bright Grafa Machinery
- Thailand
Illies (Thailand) Co. Ltd.
- Vietnam
Cuulong Trading Co., Ltd.
- Phillipines
Grapteck, Incorporated
- Myanmar & Nepal
Fujito Pte Ltd
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