EPSON EUROPE:
OUR STORY

World-leading innovation.
Global collaboration.
Local application.

Our heritage

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability.

We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our approach to customer satisfaction

  • Confident
  • Creative
  • Environmental conversation
  • Teamwork
  • Individual expertise

Our history

1940 + 1950

Our milestone from 1942 to 1956

1942

Daiwa Kogyo Ltd
The predecessor of Seiko Epson Corporation, Daiwa Kogyo Ltd, was established

1956

Seiko Marvel
A mechanical watch that became the basis for Epson's watch business

1960

Our milestones from 1964 - 1969

1968

World's first miniature digital printer
Epson launches the world’s first mini printer, the EP-101.

1969

World's first analogue quartz watch
The Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ, the world's first analogue quartz watch, goes on sale.

1970 + 1980

Our milestones from 1975 - 1985

1975

New beginnings
The Epson brand is established

1985

Consolidating efforts
Suwa Seikosha Co., Ltd. and Epson Corporation merge to form Seiko Epson Corporation

1990

Our milestones from 1992 - 2004

1992

Recognition for environmental efforts
Epson receives the Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award from the United States Environmental Protection Agency

2003

Growing worldwide recognition
Epson is listed in the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the fourth largest stock exchange in the world

2004

World's first quartz wristwatch
Seiko Quartz Astron 35SQ, the world's first quartz wristwatch, receives the prestigious IEEE Milestone Award

2010 - today

Our milestones from 2010 - 2016

2014

Replaceable Ink Pack System
Epson launches advanced Replaceable Ink Pack System ‘RIPS’ – delivering 75,000 pages of uninterrupted printing and predictable costs.

2015

PaperLab
Set to revolutionise office recycling, Epson develops the world's first recycling eco-system that turns waste paper into new paper1

2016

Laser projectors
Epson launches its brightest ever 25,000- lumen EB-L25000 laser installation projector

The power of smarter thinking

1.2 million Euros per day
Planned for FY18 investment into research and development2
Top 100 Global technology leaders
Named among 2018 Thomson Reuters top 100 global technology leaders3
Top 100 Global innovators
Named a top 100 global innovator for the seventh consecutive year by Clarivate Analytics4
85 Epson companies
Epson companies throughout the world
81,000 employees
People working for Epson worldwide
8.5 Billion Euros
FY17 global revenue5

Technology in harmony with ecology

When it comes to choosing technology, Epson understands that businesses put reliability and environmental impact at the top of their lists. This is what drives us to create innovative products that are reliable, recyclable, and energy-efficient. This commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products spans all stages of their life cycle.

Epson is constantly developing new ways to help meet environmental standards, and our research and development allows us to deliver innovative, precision technologies featuring multiple energy-saving features. That means you don't have to choose between a better planet and bottom-line benefits for your business.

Our solutions for business and home

Total support for global business

We work with customers across the world to create total solutions that cover all aspects of a business, from planning and design to implementation, maintenance and ongoing support.

We build strong partnerships that last and evolve, that meet changing needs and harness the latest technologies. Strong relationships are key, with customers, employees and partners representing the Epson brand.

Supporting our customers is one of our highest priorities, so we offer care that extends beyond the purchase of our products. Examples include Epson’s service solutions, that provide the back-up you need to keep your business moving, and our flexible range of Managed Print Services, that provide cost-effective printing operations suited to your needs.

Education

Our cost-effective, reliable and easy-to- use projectors and printers bring learning to life.

Healthcare

Helping you to deliver excellent patient care, our healthcare products simplify and streamline workflows while offering great value.

Retail and hospitality

Epson products help boost revenues, keep up with trends and improve the customer experience.

Public sector

Epson helps to match tight public sector budgets without compromising performance, reliability or security.

Corporate

In the fast-paced business world, our printers, scanners and projectors deliver performance and value.

Finance and banking

Where security and reliability are paramount, our cost-effective products are great for the bottom line.

Legal and accounting

We combine accuracy and security to improve performance, reliability and value.

Bringing technology home

No home or home office is complete without an Epson printer, but our innovations also bring creativity and boundless possibilities to any household with a wide range of products that extend far beyond a printer. Enjoy the big screen film experience in your living room, pilot drones with our Moverio smart glasses, or print without the need for cartridges with our ultra-low-cost EcoTank printers.

EcoTank

Featuring an integrated ultra-high-capacity ink tank system, and including up to three years' worth of ink in the box for less fuss, EcoTank offers low cost printing with many more prints between refills9.

BT-300 smart glasses

Enjoy the ultimate in augmented reality from the lightest binocular see-through smart glasses on the market, thanks to Epson's cutting edge silicon-based OLED (organic light emitting diode) digital HD display technology10.

Home office

Give your home office professional capabilities with our business printers, scanners and all-in-ones.

Home printing

The whole family can print and share glossy, lab-quality photos and crisp, clear text documents.

Home projection

Get the best seat in the house with big-screen entertainment from the world's number one in projectors11.

Awards

Epson is delighted to have been recognised for a range of achievements across many industries and around the world. This is a selection of some of those awards.

TIPA Award

TIPA (Technical Image Press Association) is one of the largest and most influential photographic and imaging press associations in the world. The awards draw upon a global panel of knowledgeable experts who are exposed to a wide range of products.

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Epson Stylus Photo

Year
1997
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Stylus Photo 750/1200

Year
1999
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Stylus Photo 2100

Year
2002
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Perfection 3200 Photo

Year
2003
Award
Epson Perfection 3200 Photo
Category
Flatbed Photo Scanner
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Epson Stylus Photo 900

Year
2003
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Perfection 4870 Photo

Year
2004
Award
Flatbed Photo Scanner
Category
Scanner
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Epson Stylus Photo R800

Year
2004
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson P-2000

Year
2005
Award
Storage Back-Up
Category
Storage Solutions

Epson Perfection 4990 Photo

Year
2005
Award
Flatbed Photo Scanner
Category
Scanner
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Epson R-D1

Year
2005
Award
Prestige D-Camera
Category
Rangefinder Camera
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Epson Stylus Photo R1800

Year
2005
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Perfection V750 Pro

Year
2006
Award
Flatbed Photo Scanner
Category
Scanner
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Epson Stylus Photo RX640

Year
2006
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Ultra Chrome K3 Technology

Year
2006
Award
Innovative Technology
Category
Technology & Design
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Epson P-5000

Year
2007
Award
Storage Back-Up
Category
Storage Solutions
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Epson Stylus Pro 3800

Year
2007
Award
Expert Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Stylus Photo R1900

Year
2008
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson EH-TW5000

Year
2009
Award
Expert Photo Projector
Category
Digital Projector
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Epson Stylus Photo PX800FW

Year
2009
Award
Multifunction Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Stylus Pro GS6000

Year
2009
Award
Large Format Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson EH-TW5500

Year
2010
Award
Pro Photo Projector
Category
Digital Projector
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Epson Perfection V600 Photo

Year
2010
Award
Photo Scanner
Category
Scanner
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Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Year
2010
Award
Expert Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Perfection V330 Photo

Year
2011
Award
Photo Scanner
Category
Scanner
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Epson Stylus Photo R3000

Year
2011
Award
Expert Photo Printer (A3/A2)
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Stylus Pro 4900

Year
2011
Award
Large Format Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson EH-TW9000W

Year
2012
Award
Photo Projector
Category
Digital Projector
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Epson Stylus Photo 1500W

Year
2012
Award
Expert Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Expression Photo XP series (XP-850/XP-750)

Year
2013
Award
Multifunction Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson EH-TW7200

Year
2014
Award
Photo Projector
Category
Digital Projector
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Epson Expression Photo XP-950

Year
2014
Award
Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson SureColor P600

Year
2015
Award
Best Photo Printer
Category
Storage Solutions
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Epson Pro Cinema LS10000

Year
2015
Award
Best Photo Projector
Category
Digital Projector
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Epson Perfection V850 Pro

Year
2015
Award
Best Photo Scanner
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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SureColor P5000

Year
2017
Award
Best Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000

Year
2018
Award
Best Photo Printer
Category
Photo Printer & Consumables
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Red Dot Award

Created in 1955 in Germany, the Red Dot Design Award is organised by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen design center and is recognized around the world as one of the most prestigious awards in the design field.

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Moverio BT-300 smart glasses

Year
2017
Award
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2017
Category
Product Design category
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XP-8500/6000 multifunction inkjet printers

Year
2018
Award
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018
Category
Product Design category
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WF-3720/4720/4730/4740 multifunction inkjet printers

Year
2018
Award
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018
Category
Product Design category
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ET-2700/2750/3700/3750/4750 ink tank inkjet printers

Year
2018
Award
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018
Category
Product Design category
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EB-1795F portable projector

Year
2018
Award
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018
Category
Product Design category
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  1. PaperLab is the first in-office papermaking system to use a dry process, according to Seiko Epson’s global research as of November 2016.
  2. Year ending March 2019 based on assumed exchange rate of 1JPY = 0.0080EUR
  3. 2018 Thompson Reuters Top 100 Global Tech Leaders report
  4. 2017 Clarivate Analytics Top 100 Global Innovators
  5. Year ending March 2018 based on assumed exchange rate of 1JPY = 0.0077EUR
  6. Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C8190DW uses 95% less energy than the HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M750dn using methodology verified by TÜV Rheinland, based on ‘Typical Energy Consumption’, defined under the Energy Star test procedure and presented in kWh per year. CO2 saving calculated as being proportional to energy saving, based on a per-territory average generation of kg CO2 per kWh electricity used. HP Color LaserJet Enterprise M750dn iz the highest-selling model in the A3 colour single-function 21-30ppm printer segment as reported by IDC Q3 2015 to Q2 2019.
  7. As tested by BLI, over two months to Feb 2017, against a selection of competing machines, as commissioned by Epson. For more information visit www.epson.co.uk/inkjetsaving
  8. As tested by BLI over two months to Feb 2017, FPOT from overnight sleep, against a selection of competing machines, as commissioned by Epson
  9. Based on an average print volume of 140 pages per month and considering the lowest yield produced from the first set of inks.
  10. When compared to data available on the websites of manufacturers of competitor devices with similar features as of January 2016. Moverio BT-300 weight: 69g.
  11. Survey conducted by Futuresource Consulting Limited for the period from 2001 to 2015.