11 Facts About Global Graphics

Global Graphics PLC is known for its digital printing and document technology including the Harlequin and Jaws RIPs and the gDoc digital document software.

Global Graphics was incorporated in 1996 in Nancy, France in connection with the acquisition of the Photomeca group of companies and at the time was primarily a pre-press hardware business.

However, in 1999 Global Graphics expanded into the printing software market with the acquisition of the Harlequin Group and in 2000 of 5D Solutions through which it acquired the Jaws RIP and Jaws PDF® range of technologies.

In 2009, Global Graphics introduced the gDoc brand as the successor to the Jaws PDF range, initially as stand-alone productivity applications, such as gDoc Fusion and gDoc Creator.

In 2015 Global Graphics purchased its long-standing customer RTI, located in Sarasota, Florida, USA.

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Global Graphics invented digital outline font technology and tools 35 years ago and is one of the few remaining font foundries that date from the pre-PostScript era.

In December 2016, Global Graphics acquired TTP Meteor Limited, specialists in printhead driver systems, from the TTP Group plc based near Cambridge, UK.

In December 2017, Global Graphics expanded its relationship with HP Indigo to include HP Indigo's range of label and packaging presses.

Global Graphics has main offices in Cambourne, UK; Acton MA, USA; and Tokyo, Japan.

In May 2018, Global Graphics Software introduced Mako, software development kit for preparing documents for print and designed to give complete control over pre-press files.

In November 2019 Global Graphics PLC acquired Xitron, LLC, a company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.