The new strategic commercial agreement also involves Agfa becoming a BHS Certified ink supplier. 

When Agfa acquired Inca Digital from Screen in 2022 the group also took over the relationship with German manufacturer BHS, which had been working with Inca on high-speed single-pass inkjet for corrugated applications since 2016.  

The BHS Jetliner Xceed prints CMYK at up to 300m/min, while the BHS Jetliner Monochrome prints black only and can run at a whopping 400m/min.

The two companies said that installation and ramp-up of the first BHS Jetliner Monochrome “was in full swing”, while a BHS Jetliner Xceed is expected to begin installation in the third quarter of this year. Customer names were not divulged.

Arnaud Calleja, vice president of Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business, said the group was honoured and delighted about the fresh partnership: “We look forward to a successful collaboration that will drive mutual growth and innovation.”

Helmut Kraus, BHS Corrugated business unit head of digital and logistics, commented: “We are excited to work together with Agfa and believe this agreement will significantly bolster our capabilities. Integrating Agfa’s inkjet technology aligns with our Box Plant strategy and reinforces our position as a leading innovator in the corrugated industry.”