Komori Corporation said, in a release, that the decision to suspend its exhibit at the trade show was made in response to the coronavirus and its serious impact to the economy of both the developed and emerging countries, taking into consideration the potential risks of a second or third surge of the pandemic.

“While an extremely unusual circumstance prevents Komori from participating in the drupa 2021, our plan is to launch an array of new products and services in the days to come, through open house events and active participations to regional exhibitions. New information will also be released utilising various media such as corporate websites, information and video distribution service using emails or SNS, online exhibitions and webinars,” the company said.

“The pace of social and industrial structure change have accelerated rapidly in 2020, transforming the operating climate of the printing industry. We will always listen to our customers, develop and deliver innovate technologies and services that are essential for printing companies worldwide to adapt to such climate changes.”