GOOD NEWS: Sharp and Duplo Join Forces to Boost Print Profits.

Sharp is expanding its presence in the production print market through a new strategic alliance with Duplo USA, giving commercial printers access to a complete print-and-finish workflow designed to boost profitability. The partnership combines Sharp’s BP-1200S six-color digital production press with Duplo’s premium offline finishing and embellishment systems, including raised Spot UV coating, digital foil, and lamination, enabling print shops to produce high-value applications such as luxury brochures, business cards, packaging prototypes, invitations, and premium marketing materials. By offering integrated finishing solutions through its dealer network, Sharp aims to help customers move beyond commodity printing and capitalize on the growing demand for specialty print products with higher profit margins. The alliance also strengthens Sharp’s production print portfolio as competition intensifies in the commercial printing industry and demand grows for value-added digital print solutions.