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COLOP Digital
COLOP Digital GmbH is an Austrian company specializing in mobile printing, marking, and authentication solutions for documents and products. Founded in September 2018 by entrepreneur Alex Breton and COLOP Produktionsholding GmbH, led at that time by Ernst Faber, Franz Ratzenberger and Gerhard Koschka. Since 2021, COLOP Digital and its mother company are managed by Christoph Skopek and Franz Ratzenberger.

The company introduced its inaugural product, the COLOP e-mark device and its corresponding control applications, in 2019. This device represents a significant advancement in the desktop-mobile printing sector and can act as a digital stamp, as a marking device or as a mobile printer. The company has filed and acquired several patents since its inception.

COLOP Digital aims to establish itself as a global leader in mobile printing, marking, and authentication solutions. Traditional desktop printing technologies often face limitations due to their reliance on hardware, resulting in bulkiness, complexity, and compatibility issues with various formats. In response, COLOP Digital has shifted towards more software-based solutions, providing enhanced portability, wireless functionality, simplicity, and versatility in its offerings.

Mother company
Both COLOP Digital GmbH and COLOP Produktionsholding GmbH operate under the umbrella of COLOP Stempelerzeugung Skopek GmbH & Co. KG, a company founded in 1980 by Karl Skopek. Headquartered in COLOP Wels, Austria, COLOP Stempelerzeugung Skopek GmbH & Co. KG employs approximately 200 individuals locally and maintains a global workforce of around 560 employees. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and boasts a 98% export rate. With sales and distribution networks spanning approximately 120 countries, COLOP serves over 40,000 customers worldwide.

Production and Quality Standards
COLOP Digital's products are crafted using state-of-the-art technology and automated production processes to ensure adherence to high-quality standards. The company's dedication to quality is underscored by its ISO 9001 certification. All design and development activities for COLOP Digital occur in Wels, Austria, led by a global development team committed to maintaining the highest quality standards.

Product Roadmap

 * 2019: COLOP e-mark
 * 2021: COLOP e-mark create
 * 2022: Go Colop e-mark
 * 2023: Colop e-mark secure

Awards
COLOP Digital's products have received numerous awards, including:


 * Landespreis für Innovation 2019
 * reddot Award 2019 (Honourable Mention)
 * EOPA 2020 European Office Product of the Year
 * iF Design Award 2020
 * North American Office Products Awards Winner 2021
 * German Design Award Special 2021
 * German Innovation Award 2022 (Gold)
 * IIFME 2023 Gold Medal