Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has announced an exciting partnership with Canon UK, appointing them as a partner and reseller across the United Kingdom. This partnership, that commenced in February 2025, is a significant milestone that combines the strengths of both companies. Canon UK’s Large Format Graphics organisation will be promoting Kongsberg cutting solutions, offering these premium systems to completement renowned Canon Arizona flatbed and Colorado roll-to-roll wide-format printers.
This collaboration promises to deliver a winning combination for businesses across the UK. By pairing Canon’s high-performance printing technology with Kongsberg’s cutting-edge solutions, companies in the signage, display, and packaging industries can benefit from enhanced productivity and precision. Customers will also enjoy the expertise of Kongsberg PCS’s specialist engineering team, as all cutting tables will be installed and serviced by their dedicated UK engineers. This ensures not only a smooth integration of the systems but also optimal performance in the long term.
Speaking about this new chapter in Kongsberg PCS’s growth, David Preskett, Vice President for EMEA & APAC at Kongsberg PCS, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “The appointment of Canon UK as a Kongsberg PCS reselling partner solidifies our commitment to UK customers across the sign, display, and packaging industries. Canon is known for its high-quality, ultra-productive print production systems, and this agreement is testament to Kongsberg’s ability to deliver market-leading cutting solutions that match those output capabilities. This agreement will increase our reach to print and converting businesses across the UK and Ireland and marks an important step in our established relationship with Canon.”
Duncan Smith, Country Director of Production at Canon UK and Ireland, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the practical benefits of the collaboration: “Kongsberg cutting solutions are designed to match the speeds of our wide-format printers, making them an ideal complement to our systems in demanding graphics and packaging production environments. The partnership with Kongsberg PCS will ensure that Canon customers are equipped with premium cutting solutions that help them to deliver premium quality finished products and broaden the range of creative applications they can produce.”
In addition to the seamless integration of technologies, Canon UK’s Birmingham Customer Experience Centre now features a Kongsberg PCS X24 cutting table as part of this agreement. This demonstration setup provides a convenient and accessible venue for UK customers to witness first-hand how Canon and Kongsberg technologies can work in harmony. The hands-on experience will showcase the flexibility and productivity of the combined solutions, offering customers a clear insight into how these systems can transform their operations and elevate their production capabilities.
This partnership underscores the shared vision of Canon UK and Kongsberg PCS to empower businesses with the tools they need to succeed in highly competitive markets. By bringing together world-class printing and cutting technologies, this alliance enables companies to produce premium quality finished products while also expanding the range of creative applications they can explore. Together, Canon UK and Kongsberg PCS aim to help their customers unlock new opportunities and take their businesses to the next level.
Find out more here: https://www.canon.co.uk/kongsberg-precision-cutters/
