Tenaui, a leader in digital printing solutions, has officially opened the largest digital commercial printing press in the Middle East, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This cutting-edge facility, equipped with Canon’s latest inkjet technology, marks a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s printing industry and aligns with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and technological advancement.
The Tenaui Commercial Digital Printing Centre is the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia, offering scalable, high-volume digital printing solutions to meet the growing demand for personalized, short-run print jobs. The centre is equipped with Canon’s VarioPRINT i300 and VarioPRINT iX-3200 for digital inkjet printing, alongside Canon’s imagePRESS V1350 and imagePRESS V1000 Colour Production printers, making it a comprehensive solution for diverse commercial printing needs, from brochures to magazines.
With a capacity to produce up to 10 million prints per month, the facility is a major step forward in providing the Saudi market with high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient printing services. The emphasis on sustainability is clear, with the new technology offering lower energy consumption and waste reduction, meeting the market’s need for environmentally friendly solutions.
Tenaui CEO Yasser Elfarra highlighted the importance of this new facility in driving the growth of the Saudi printing industry. “With two decades of sector expertise, Tenaui understands the local market trajectory. This advanced printing centre positions us to meet the rising demand for top-tier digital printing across various sectors.”
Canon’s leadership was present at the opening ceremony, with Peter Saak, Executive Vice President of Canon Europe’s Developing Regions Business Group, and Venkatasubramanian (Subbu) Hariharan, Managing Director of Canon Middle East and Turkey, emphasizing Canon’s role in advancing digital printing technology in the region. Hariharan remarked, “Saudi Arabia is a key growth market for Canon, and this partnership with Tenaui represents our commitment to empowering customers in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.”
The new facility not only strengthens Saudi Arabia’s digital printing capabilities but also plays a critical role in contributing to the kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by fostering a knowledge-based economy. Canon’s advanced technologies, such as the VarioPRINT series, offer a unique combination of productivity, image quality, and cost-efficiency, making them ideal for commercial print operations in a fast-evolving market.
Shadi Bakhour, B2B Business Unit Director of Canon Middle East, added, “The launch of this state-of-the-art centre in Riyadh represents a significant development for the Saudi printing market. With growing demand for personalized print jobs, this facility is perfectly positioned to meet these needs, empowering businesses and supporting the kingdom’s digital transformation.”
Tenaui’s new centre signifies a transformative moment for Saudi Arabia’s printing industry, ensuring that the kingdom remains at the forefront of digital printing technology in the Middle East.
