Does OWN-X plan to distribute its Memjet-based Widestar 2000 large-format color printer in the U.S.?

I only recently found this Press Release from OWN-X, a company based in Hungary. The press release talks about OWN-X’s Speedstar 3000, which is a small-format, Memjet-based printer. I do not know, yet, if OWN-X also plans to distribute its soon-to-be-released Widestar 2000 wide-format, Memjet-based printer. I sent an e-mail to Brian Jobmann, two weeks ago, but have not yet heard back from him.

Digital printer expands business - OWN-X Kft announces North America distribution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 19, 2011 (Atlanta, Ga., USA) — OWN-X Kft, the rapidly expanding Hungarian provider of professional digital printing solutions, today announced its expansion into North America. Own-X Technologies of North America will be the exclusive distribution point of OWN-X Kft printing products on the North American continent.

Brian C. Jobmann, General Manager of OwnX Tech will spearhead distribution efforts, building and managing the reseller channel in North America. Jobmann, who has previously developed digital print solutions, brings more than 15 years’ experience in digital color printing to the new organization. In addition to building and managing reseller channels Jobmann brings experience in manufacturing, sales, marketing and establishing service organizations.

“The US and Canada are prime markets for our high speed digital printing systems, highlighted by the Speedstar 3000” said Jules Farkas, Ph.D., chairman of OWN-X Kft. “And we are so pleased to have Brian join our team.”

OWN-X products, powered by Memjet technology, are changing the way organizations print and how they use commercial printing, providing affordable, fast color with incredible resolution.

About OwnX Technologies of North America

OwnX Technologies of North America is the exclusive distributor of the OWN-X SpeedStar 3000 in North America. In addition, OwnX Tech provides label finishing equipment, media solutions, software and custom engineering for continuous and label printing applications. For more information, please visit www.OwnXTech.com.

About OWN-X Kft

OWN-X Kft is a Hungarian subsidiary of AM Trading Holding AG, based in Switzerland. It is a rapidly growing technological company developing solutions to market-driven needs in printing. OWN-X formed in 2008 as a financial and trading company for digital printers and is focused on bringing to market solutions powered by Memjet technologies, including the SpeedStar 3000. OWN-X sells and services its products through a European and North American reseller network. For more information, please visit www.own-x.hu.

About Memjet

Memjet is the global leader in color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise, Idaho. The company is privately held. For more information, please visit memjet.com.

Contacts

Own-X Tech Brian Jobmann +1 (678) 824 - 2304

bjobmann@ownxtech.com

OWN-X George Kozmann +36 (30) 449.88.39

gyorgy.kozmann@own-x.hu

Another wide-format Memjet-enabled ink-jet printer is introduced; this one by a Hungarian digital print solutions company

WideStar 2000 Sets New Standards in Speed and Affordability for 42-Inch Wide Format Printing

BRUSSELS, Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Labelexpo Europe,— OWN-X Kft, the rapidly expanding Hungarian provider of professional digital print solutions, today announced the WideStar 2000 high-speed wide format printing system powered by Memjet, a global provider of high-speed color printing technologies. OWN-X will demonstrate the WideStar 2000 at Labelexpo Europe in Hall 9, Booth F15 during the show from 28th September to 1st October.

The WideStar 2000 promises to change the way the market views wide format printing because of its ability to print single pass, full color, large format images on a wide range of substrates both exceptionally fast and affordably. It is the first Memjet-powered wide format printing system introduced in Europe.

Dr. Jules Farkas, Ph.D., chairman of OWN-X Kft, said, "We are please to bring the WideStar 2000 through this launch at Labelexpo. Memjet technologies and components are changing the way people print – and how they use commercial print – by bringing affordable, fast color where it was never before thought possible. This means color on-demand is now accessible to customers without waiting or doing large print runs to realize economies of scale – a significant shift for the industry."

Mike Puyot, president of Memjet's Wide Format division, said the WideStar 2000 heralds positive change for the wide format print space, print shops and end-users.

"We are seeing continued movement in the industry to more affordable and accessible traditional wide format color printing like technical documents and production graphics, as well as other new commercial print applications possible through fast print speeds and lower capital costs. Memjet technology now makes this possible." Puyot said.

The WebStar 2000 sets new standards for speed and affordability by delivering more than 3 billion drops of inks per second for print speeds up to 8 times faster than traditional inkjet technology. Thanks to the exclusive Memjet Waterfall Printhead TechnologyTM, the system delivers high overall throughput and can handle high volume with fast turnaround times delivering wide format architectural / engineering documents, maps, indoor signage, P-O-P displays, packaging, newspapers and more all on- demand.

Mr. Dan Ottolenghi, an industry expert and long-time reseller of wide format printers, said, "I am excited by the new technology in the WideStar 2000," adding that the OWN-X system's speed when compared to traditional wide format inkjet wide format printers "represents a revolution."

"OWN-X is a pioneer in commercializing Memjet technology, and its Memjet-powered labels printer, the SpeedStar 3000, has been selling worldwide for more than a year now," Ottolenghi stated. "I am sure that the OWN-X WideStar 2000 is a product that will provide high value and access to color for more and more people."

Memjet's color printing technologies were recently honored with the 2011 InterTech Technology Award from the Printing Industries of America. Among the companies announced partners are Lenovo China and LG in Korea.

WideStar 2000 Highlights:

Incorporates revolutionary Memjet technology and components for state-of-the-art production printing paired with OWN-X reliability, support and cost-effectiveness.

True single pass wide format printing utilizing 5 Memjet 8.77" (222mm) Printheads for a total of 352,000 ink nozzles (70,400 per color CMYKK)

Print speeds of 6 inches/sec (15mm/sec) or 12 inches/sec (30mm/sec)

Resolution up to 1,600 x 1,600 dpi print quality at 6 in/sec (15mm/sec)

Standard D size or A1 size plot printed in 2 or 4 seconds

Print on a broad range of media and sheet sizes from A4 up to 42" (1067mm) x 100' (30m) for the ultimate in versatility

Offers 2 liter or 10 liter CMYKK ink tanks for cost-effective operations and low consumables costs while ensuring vibrant color reproduction.

Runs variable data/personalization of individual pieces at full speed for efficient production of high-impact and high-response rate customized materials.

About OWN-X Kft

OWN-X Kft is a Hungarian subsidiary of AM Trading Holding AG based in Switzerland. We are a rapidly growing technological company developing solutions to market-driven needs in printing. OWN-X formed in 2008 as a financial and trading company for digital printers and is focused on bringing to market solutions powered by Memjet technologies, including the SpeedStar 3000 and WideStar 2000. OWN-X sells and services its products through a European reseller network. For more information, please visit www.own-x.hu

About Memjet

Memjet is the global leader in color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise, Idaho. The company is privately held. For more information, please visit www.memjet.com.

Contacts for Memjet:

Jeff Bean

Memjet

+1-(760)-484-0505

jeff.bean@memjet.com

Debra Benson

Illume Public Relations

+1-(310) 228-1300

debra@illumepr.com

Contact for OWN-X:

George Kozmann

OWN-X

+36-(30)-449-88-39

gyorgy.kozmann@own-x.hu