Kornit Digital Ltd., a global leader in sustainable and on-demand digital textile production, has announced the acquisition of Netherlands-based PrintFactory, a specialist in cloud-native workflow, color management, and production automation software. The move marks a strategic step in advancing the digital transformation of the global fashion and textile industry.
By integrating PrintFactory’s advanced workflow automation capabilities, Kornit aims to strengthen its platform strategy, creating a seamless digital ecosystem that connects demand generation, production processes, and fulfillment.
Driving Digital Transformation in Screen Printing
The global screen-printing market remains one of the largest segments in apparel decoration but continues to rely heavily on traditional analog processes. Despite increasing demand for digital production, many manufacturers face challenges in transitioning due to complex workflows, fragmented systems, and difficulties in maintaining consistent output.
PrintFactory’s platform addresses these challenges by enabling unified workflow management and consistent production across diverse technologies. This allows producers to achieve predictable and reliable results, simplifying the transition to digital manufacturing and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Enhancing Efficiency and Production Consistency
PrintFactory’s solutions streamline operations from file preparation to final output, helping reduce waste, improve speed, and enhance consistency. These capabilities are critical for producers shifting from traditional craft-based production to scalable industrial digital manufacturing.
Currently deployed across thousands of production sites worldwide, PrintFactory supports over 3,500 printing and cutting device models. Its advanced workflow and color management tools ensure consistent quality across multiple locations and technologies, strengthening Kornit’s ability to support global brands and large-scale production networks.
Expanding Market Reach and Customer Engagement
Beyond its technology, PrintFactory brings a strong global presence, including a user base of over 10,000 active customers and deep industry expertise. This acquisition enhances Kornit’s ability to offer integrated, solution-driven services, supporting customers in building scalable digital production ecosystems.
Building a Connected Digital Infrastructure
The acquisition plays a key role in Kornit’s broader strategy to create an interconnected digital infrastructure for the fashion and textile industry. This includes:
- KornitX for demand generation and global fulfillment
- PrintFactory for workflow automation and color management
- Kornit’s printing technologies and data platforms for manufacturing
Together, these elements form a unified digital value chain linking consumer demand directly with production and fulfillment.
“This acquisition is about more than workflow or color management,” said Ronen Samuel, Chief Executive Officer of Kornit Digital. “It is about building the digital infrastructure the fashion industry needs to move from analog 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 Overview
The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. PrintFactory will continue operating from its headquarters in the Netherlands and maintain its open, technology-agnostic platform, serving customers across various industries. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and it is not expected to significantly impact Kornit’s short-term financial performance.
With this acquisition, Kornit Digital strengthens its leadership in enabling a fully connected, on-demand production ecosystem, accelerating the industry’s shift toward digital manufacturing.
