Kornit Digital Ltd. announced its acquisition of PrintFactory. By integrating PrintFactory’s automation capabilities into its platform, Kornit strengthens its ability to connect demand generation, production workflow and fulfilment into one continuous digital ecosystem.
PrintFactory is a global Netherlands-based technology leader of cloud-native workflow, colour management and production automation software.
The global screen-printing market represents one of the largest production segments in apparel decoration, yet it remains heavily dependent on analog processes.
While demand for digital production continues to accelerate, many large producers still face significant operational barriers when transitioning from traditional production processes to digital manufacturing, including managing complex workflows, the need to coordinate multiple technologies, streamlining connectivity within IT environments, and overcoming the challenge of maintaining consistent production output across different production lines. PrintFactory’s technology addresses these gaps.
PrintFactory’s platform enables unified production workflow management and consistent output across mixed technology environments, allowing producers to operate with predictable results regardless of the technologies deployed on the production floor. By simplifying the transition to digital production, the acquisition supports Kornit’s strategy to penetrate the massive screen-printing market and unlock significant growth opportunities.
For global brands and large-scale production networks, workflow automation, production visibility, and consistent output are not just technical features, they are business requirements. The ability to run efficient operations and maintain repeatable results across multiple production sites and technologies is fundamental to operating distributed manufacturing environments.
PrintFactory’s platform helps producers streamline operations, from file preparation through final output, reducing media and ink waste, while enabling production environments that run faster, leaner and more consistently. These efficiencies are essential for producers transitioning from craft-based production environments to industrial digital manufacturing.
PrintFactory brings more than technology. The company contributes an established global install base, a community of more than 10,000 active users, including several of Kornit’s largest customers, strong industry credibility, and a talented team with decades of expertise in production workflow and colour management.
By combining workflow automation, colour management infrastructure and production technology, Kornit can better support customers designing and operating scalable digital manufacturing operations.
The acquisition represents another milestone in Kornit’s broader platform strategy. The company is building a connected digital infrastructure that spans the entire fashion and textile production value chain.
The global fashion and textile industry is moving in this direction, away from isolated production tools and toward connected digital manufacturing environments. Kornit intends to lead this transition.
‘This acquisition is about more than workflow or colour management,’ said Ronen Samuel, Chief Executive Officer of Kornit Digital. ‘It is about building the digital infrastructure the fashion industry needs to move from analogue production to agile, on-demand manufacturing. By connecting demand generation, production workflow and manufacturing through one integrated platform, we are accelerating the industry’s transition to a new production model.’
Erik Strik, CEO of PrintFactory, added, ‘For more than three decades, PrintFactory has focused on solving real workflow and production challenges for professional print operations. Joining Kornit opens an exciting new chapter. Kornit’s global reach, innovation culture and platform vision will accelerate our roadmap and significantly expand the value we deliver to customers worldwide.’
Transaction Details
Upon closing, expected in the second quarter 2026, PrintFactory will continue to operate from its headquarters in the Netherlands and will maintain its commitment to an open, technology‑agnostic platform, serving its existing global customer base and partners across all markets, including those outside textile and apparel printing, as well as those operating mixed technology environments. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on Kornit’s near-term revenue or earnings.
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