Epson

Our heritage

Epson has always been ahead of its time. Quite literally. Founded in 1942 as a small watchmaking factory – Daiwa Kogyo Ltd. (later Seiko) – the company went on to become the official timekeeper for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, recording and printing athletes’ results.

This process inspired our printers, the first of which was launched in 1968 as the electronic printer (EP). The EP was quickly followed by the EP-101 (our first commercial printer, the world’s smallest, and the EP’s “son”). Epson was born.

In 1990, Epson Europe BV was established in Amsterdam, and became the European headquarters of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation. Today, we’re proud to operate in 94 countries worldwide, delivering products built on our signature piezoelectric technology, while innovating to enhance the lives of every Epson customer.

Our history

Epson’s journey has been fuelled by firsts, a desire to innovate and a need to push boundaries. In fact, we’ve been doing just that for the last 50 years… and will continue to do so tomorrow. It’s not just our ambition; it’s our mission.

Our achievements

So far, our journey has given us the experience to learn and evolve, bringing fresh ideas and revolutionary products to market. Thanks to these award-winning innovations, we’re able to support consumers and businesses in the government, medical, finance and retail sectors across the globe.

Our planet

Epson’s profound commitment to its future extends far beyond printing and projection. We care deeply about the world around us – and as a leading company, we see it as our duty to play an active part in the responsible and sustainable management of global resources.