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- MGI Digital Technology S.A. is a French company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of digital printing and finishing presses. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Fresnes, France, the company offers a comprehensive range of 100% digital solutions including digital direct-to-print technology with four-color process printing, variable data, personalization features, bar codes, PINs, magnetic stripes, photos, and auto-numbering. Its core product portfolio comprises digital printing stations such as the MeteorDP8700XL, plastic card die-cutting units, JET cards, JETvarnish digital finishing presses including the latest JETvarnish 3D Web 400 model, UVarnish systems, Punchcard Pro, Presscard Pro, and EnvelopExpress among others. MGI also provides consumables like color toners, fixative units, spare parts, and similarly related maintenance and training services. The company’s printing solutions primarily serve commercial printers, silk screeners, plastic card printers, newspaper and book printers, graphic arts professionals, and government sectors, with 96.5% of sales generated internationally.
In recent developments, MGI Digital Technology has focused on advancing its digital embellishment technology in line with an Industry 5.0 strategy, notably through the launch of the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 digital reel-to-reel finishing press and the Octopus system, which enhance digital finishing capabilities. Additionally, the company expanded its strategic footprint by merging with Altix in September 2024, a move aimed at leveraging strong synergies. MGI also initiated a share buyback program authorized in 2024, aiming to acquire 10% of its capital with plans to cancel the repurchased shares, underlining its confidence in future growth prospects. The company maintains a close strategic relationship with Konica Minolta, which holds a significant stake and collaborates on material and production technology development. MGI’s products are widely used across Europe and other international markets, emphasizing high-value-added digital printing and finishing solutions.
MGI Digital Technology operates within the digital printing and graphic arts industry segment, targeting professional print service providers and manufacturers requiring advanced digital printing and processing equipment. Its robust product line and strategic expansions position the company as an innovator in digital printing technology with sustained international growth ambitions. The company employs around 262 people and conducts most of its operations abroad, reinforcing its global presence from its French headquarters.