Marc Graindourze

Marc Graindourze has a PhD in Physical Chemistry of the University of Leuven and joined Agfa in 1988. He has been R&D Project Manager for various projects in the graphic arts industries, including product development of graphic films, proofing materials, inkjet media and inkjet inks.
In 2008 he has taken up the role of Business Development Manager and since 2018, the role of Business Manager for industrial inkjet inks & fluids.

Marc enjoys connecting industries and inkjet system integrators with the world of ink chemistry to result into the implementation of inkjet for a wide variety of applications,
including interior decoration, packaging, direct-to-product printing, and many more.

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Exploring the Future of Direct-to-Product UV Inkjet Printing

Join Marc Graindourze, Agfa’s Business Manager Industrial Inks, for an insightful presentation on the evolving landscape of single-pass direct-to-product UV inkjet printing. After fading slightly from focus in recent years, this type of printing is gaining renewed interest across industries for multiple applications ranging from promotional items to automotive parts. No wonder, as it is particularly suited to print on objects with complex shapes and stringent durability demands.

The key to success? Innovative ink chemistry and a tight collaboration between the printer manufacturer and ink supplier, and the industry players.