Welcome to swissQprint
Large format printers for precise results, stable production workflows and new application opportunities. Since 2007, we have built our machines around the demands of everyday production. From the first idea to the finished printer, we develop and manufacture every system in Switzerland.
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swissQprint in figures
220
employees
dedicated to serving you every day
40
countries
covered by our international distributor network
6
subsidiaries
complement the distribution network
2000
printers
operating around the world – trend is upwards
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swissQprint is an independent, owner-managed Swiss company with around 220 employees. We develop and manufacture large format printers that deliver efficient production, dependable performance and the flexibility to handle a wide range of applications throughout their working life.
At our Swiss headquarters, around 30 per cent of our workforce contribute their expertise to research and development in mechanics, electronics, control systems and software. Our R&D, ink laboratory and production teams work closely together to create integrated solutions for real production environments. Users benefit from low-maintenance systems, high uptime and the flexibility to take on a wide range of work.
Milestones in the company’s history
2007 – Widnau
Start of a success story. Reto Eicher, Hansjörg Untersander and Roland Fetting establish the company.
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2008 – Oryx
The model with which it all began. 2.5 m wide, 1.5 m deep. Maximum print speed 70 m²/h.
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2010 – Impala
The fastest printer at the time. 2.5 m wide, 1.6 m deep, maximum print speed 130 m²/h.
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2012 – Nyala
New formats become possible: 3.2 m wide, 1.6 m deep. Maximum print speed 140 m²/h.
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2014 – Generation 2
A new speed level. 2 m deep, latest print heads, maximum print speed 206 m²/h.
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2015 – Kriessern
Our new home: three times the production space, ready for future growth.
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2016 – Expansion
Establishment of the first subsidiary: swissQprint America. There are 6 subsidiaries today.
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2017 – LED models
New lamp technology, highest energy efficiency. New markets open up.
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2018 – Generation 3
Latest electronics, improved mechanics, new features for higher efficiency.
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2019 – Karibu
The first dedicated roll to roll printer: 3.4 m wide, unique features, maximum print speed 212 m²/h.
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2021 – Generation 4
Redefined print quality. Latest print head technology. swissQprint-exclusive neon inks.
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2022 – Kudu
High-end printer with 10 colour channels and 304 m²/h max. output. Karibu 2: even higher print quality.
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2024 – 2000th machine delivered
The global swissQprint community is growing steadily.
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2025 – Generation 5
Oryx 5 and Topi 5 add the finishing flourish to the flatbed Generation 5 that swissQprint launched in January 2025.
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2026 – New US facility
10-year anniversary serving the North American market and relocation to newly constructed facility.
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What's next?
Come back soon and find out.
2007 – Widnau
Start of a success story. Reto Eicher, Hansjörg Untersander and Roland Fetting establish the company.
2008 – Oryx
The model with which it all began. 2.5 m wide, 1.5 m deep. Maximum print speed 70 m²/h.
2010 – Impala
The fastest printer at the time. 2.5 m wide, 1.6 m deep, maximum print speed 130 m²/h.
2012 – Nyala
New formats become possible: 3.2 m wide, 1.6 m deep. Maximum print speed 140 m²/h.
2014 – Generation 2
A new speed level. 2 m deep, latest print heads, maximum print speed 206 m²/h.
2015 – Kriessern
Our new home: three times the production space, ready for future growth.
2016 – Expansion
Establishment of the first subsidiary: swissQprint America. There are 6 subsidiaries today.
2017 – LED models
New lamp technology, highest energy efficiency. New markets open up.
2018 – Generation 3
Latest electronics, improved mechanics, new features for higher efficiency.
2019 – Karibu
The first dedicated roll to roll printer: 3.4 m wide, unique features, maximum print speed 212 m²/h.
2021 – Generation 4
Redefined print quality. Latest print head technology. swissQprint-exclusive neon inks.
2022 – Kudu
High-end printer with 10 colour channels and 304 m²/h max. output. Karibu 2: even higher print quality.
2024 – 2000th machine delivered
The global swissQprint community is growing steadily.
2025 – Generation 5
Oryx 5 and Topi 5 add the finishing flourish to the flatbed Generation 5 that swissQprint launched in January 2025.
2026 – New US facility
10-year anniversary serving the North American market and relocation to newly constructed facility.
What's next?
Come back soon and find out.
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Board Members
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CEO
Kilian Hintermann
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Owner
Reto Eicher
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COO
Simon Eugster
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CTO
Marc Baumgartner
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CFO
Manuela Meier
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CSMO
Carmen Eicher
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Press releases
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New addition to sales team
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The Print Show 2026 preview
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Refurbished Nyala boosts BCP Media Group
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10 years in North America / new premises
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150th UK installation
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Mayfield Press installs Kudu
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Fespa 2026 review
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The best-selling large format printer
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Fespa 2026 preview
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Ainsely Signs set for triple growth
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