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Company History
Facts
2026
Johannes Steinhauser (GL) and Thomas Umbricht (eGL) are retiring. Herbert Illedits will take over as Head of Software Development, with Lukas Wabnig as his deputy. Florian Reichart will take over Thomas Umbricht’s responsibilities. He will become Oliver Ruf’s new deputy. Lukas Wabnig and Florian Reichart will also be appointed to the extended management board.
2024
At drupa in Düsseldorf, Printplus is unveiling its new brand identity. The company also showcased AI-based solutions designed to boost print shop productivity, innovative order processing and the efficient ‘Bring-to-next’ logistics concept.
2023
Version 2023 introduced new modules in Printplus Desktop. The customer portal now automatically notifies users of new versions, and the Inapa interface has been enhanced.
2022
The new energy cost calculator provides greater transparency, whilst Switzerland is also switching to QR invoices. In the 2022 version, IVIS is integrated into Printplus Desktop, and Outlook integration is available in the new version.
2021
With the new Printplus consultation hours, the sales team is offering weekly live online sessions. The new flat-rate licensing model creates added value and offers potential for optimisation. The summit took place at Schwägalp for the first time and was a resounding success.
2020
The coronavirus pandemic was the main focus. Training sessions and support were successfully delivered via remote access whilst working from home. The Printplus Summit took place online for the first time. The new BDE/Info terminal is proving a hit with the first customers.
2019
Printplus Mobile complements the CRM tool IVIS integrated in Printplus DRUCK and Printplus VERLAG. Thanks to the native app, employees can access customer data and their task list at any time. The app is available for iOS and Android.
2018
The completely newly developed calculation replaces the previous pre-calculation in Printplus DRUCK. Supported by an intelligent suggestion system, the user completes tasks more safely and faster. Even with very complex products with many versions and supplements, they can keep track of everything thanks to the new graphic interface.
2017
Full commitment for the customers: Today, we employ 50 people in the areas of software development, organisational consulting, product management and sales.
2016
In the Printplus DRUCK software, we rely on "artificial" intelligence. With this support, the software automatically creates an optimized production plan, and a completely new collective production order calculates cost-optimized gang-runs with the integration of PerfectPattern.
2015
Since 16 February 2015, we have been working from our new offices at Schuetzenwiese 8 in Kriessern. We not only have more space here, but also an appealing ambience with modern infrastructure.
2012
Today, we employ 39 people, computer scientists in software development and industry specialists in organisational consulting and sales. In total, we support more than 400 customers with more than 6,000 users in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany.
2010
Thomas Forster hands over Printplus to his long-time partners Alex Sturzenegger, Johannes Steinhauser and Oliver Ruf. The personnel, organisational and financial preparations for setting this course have been made over the last 6 years. This guarantees economic stability in the future as well.
2008
Many new customers, especially from Germany and Austria, choose Printplus as their partner. At Drupa we show the advantages of internal and external networking in live presentations. The focus is on communication with the customer.
2006
First networking with JDF/JMF in prepress workflow and printing in Switzerland at Jordi AG, Belp, together with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. Recruitment of additional staff for the expansion of consultancy capacities. Customer Day on Lake Constance under the motto "Beyond Borders".
2004
Implementation of the first CIP4 installation with JDF/JMF and presentation of the complete networking based on JDF/JMF at Drupa. First installation of the new Printplus Druck.X software for small commercial printers.
2000
Printplus exhibits for the first time at Drupa in Dusseldorf. We show the entire software range under the motto "Networking live". Printplus supports EUPRIMA as a founding member.
1997
Active sales in Germany start with a sales partner. Printplus DRUCK is jointly put into operation at KOLBE-COLOCO Spezialdruck GmbH & Co. KG in Versmold.
1996
The complete print shop software is installed for the first customer under Windows. This marks the beginning of the replacement of the software previously used under the MS-DOS operating system.
1993
The first software module under Windows, the CRM solution IVIS, is delivered.
1992
Printplus AG is founded as a management buy-out. The new company takes over the entire Printplus division from DEC. 9 employees and 300 customers are also taken over. At the same time, development under Windows is started.
1991
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) takes over Mannesmann Kienzle AG.
1988
Bolliger AG is taken over by Mannesmann Kienzle AG. At this time, there are 5 employees. 150 customers are already using the software.
1984
Ernst Bolliger founds Bolliger AG in Mauren (Principality of Liechtenstein). A calculation program is developed for the Kyburz AG print shop, which runs on PCs under the MS-DOS operating system. The first version is already used on a PC network. In the first year, the software is installed for 10 customers.