Sharp and Duplo Partner to Elevate Production Print with Premium Finishing
Event summary
- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has partnered with Duplo USA to integrate Duplo's digital finishing technologies into Sharp's BP-1200S Production Print Platform.
- The alliance allows print providers to purchase Duplo's embellishment solutions—including spot UV, foil, and tactile finishing—as part of a unified ecosystem through Sharp or authorized dealers.
- Key products integrated include the DDC-810 Pro Raised Spot UV Coater, DFL-700/500 Foil/Laminator, and DFL-200 Xpress Foil.
- The collaboration aims to enable high-value applications such as luxury business cards, premium brochures, and short-run packaging prototypes.
The big picture
This partnership reflects a broader trend in the printing industry toward high-value, specialized applications that go beyond traditional CMYK production. By combining Sharp's expanded color capabilities with Duplo's finishing technologies, the alliance aims to unlock new revenue streams for print providers in an increasingly digital and competitive market.
What we're watching
- Market Differentiation
- How the integration of premium finishing technologies will help print providers command higher pricing in competitive markets.
- Execution Risk
- Whether Sharp and Duplo can sustain seamless integration and adoption among print service providers.
- Product Expansion
- The pace at which similar alliances emerge in the production print sector as companies seek to enhance their offerings.