Rather than finding yourself subject to an ineluctable phenomenon, anticipate it. Better still: compose and build with it, making it an integral part of evolution. For us this means moving forward in the field of print technologies, thanks to innovation.

This was already true for Armor in the 70s, when typewriter ribbons became cassettes. It was true in the 80s with Thermal Transfer and it's remained true since the 90s with Toner and inkjets products. The very acceleration of this movement creates new challenges that are both fascinating and stimulating.

The 60s

Armor was the first French company to produce solvent-based carbons

The 70s

Launch of the ribbon cassette

The 80s

Introduction to Europe of Thermal Transfer technology

The 90s

Investment in laser and inkjet technologies

The 2000s

International development and the integration of electronics into inkjet cartridges.

2010 and beyond...

• Launch of the first thermal transfer ribbon not to use any solvents in the manufacturing process... A concrete result for innovation for sustainable development

• Announcement of the creation of a new activity within the group, whose mission is the production of OPV (Organic PhotoVoltaic ) films

It has now been proven that Armor has a precious talent: that of constantly reinventing itself. Investments in Research & Development, productivity investments, product test procedures, and quality controls – these are the necessary conditions. The men and women, marked by this culture of innovation, are what makes it unique.