Jaws
gDocJanuary 2011
Global Graphics unveils work with Intel on mobile printing.
May 2007
An embedded Harlequin RIP core – the Harlequin Embedded SDK
is launched for use in office printers and copiers
July 2007
Global Graphics CTO is appointed chair of the new Ecma International technical committee that will work
on producing a formal industry standard for XPS
January 2007
The Harlequin Host Renderer SDK is announced
providing components to build RIP farms for digital production presses
and other Page Description Language rendering solutions
September 2003
Company receives approval for de-listing from Nasdaq Europe.
2003
Global Graphics begins to provide consultancy and proof of concept development services to Microsoft
for their new XML-based Page Description Language and document format.
“Metro” will be the new print and document format for all Microsoft operating systems going forward.
April 2002
Global Graphics signs the first of several contracts with HP that propels it into the fast-growing
“print on demand” segment and later positions Global Graphics at the leading edge of
Digital Print Engine development.
May 2002
Global Graphics sells its Hardware division to a management buy-out team and emerges as a pure software business
February 2002
Global Graphics becomes part of Euronext Next Economy segment
January 2002
Disposal of the non-core Xanalys segment of business as part of the Company's strategy
to focus on its software business
2001
In April Global Graphics is listed on Euronext Brussels (GLOG).
In June Global Graphics combines and renames hardware and printing software subsidiaries into two divisions worldwide:
Global Graphics Hardware and Global Graphics Software
October 2000
Acquisition of the assets of the MaxWorkFlow product line to support the Company's strategy in
document management and workflow
August 2000
Acquisition of the assets of the digital printing arm of the UK-based 5D Solutions Ltd.
The Company acquires the required software to penetrate the rapidly growing middle market segment
(Jaws RIP and Jaws PDF®)
January 2000
Creation of Xanalys, to group together Harlequin's Information Management expertise
July 1999
Acquisition of Harlequin Ltd in the UK and Harlequin Inc in the USA, through which the Company
gains a strong foothold in the fast-growing digital printing industry
1999
Jim Freidah appointed COO Printing Software. Alain Pronost joins the Company as CFO.
Acquisition of the UK-based Heights and Technigraph, providing Global Graphics with a leading position
in the manufacturing of lithographic printing process pre-press equipment
1998
Jaws PDF Creator launches and, several years later is still the only true alternative to
Adobe® Acrobat® Distiller, winning an Editors’ Choice Award from PC Magazine in 2003.
1998
IPO on Easdaq (became Nasdaq Europe) at Euro 5.79 per share. Jim Freidah joins Global Graphics as
Vice President of Business Development. Acquisition of Kelleigh (USA) and AZ (Italy), main competitors
of Photomeca, resulting in Global Graphics becoming the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of
flexographic printing process pre-press equipment.
1996
Global Graphics SA established and acquires Pompey-based Photomeca, a leading manufacturer of
flexographic printing process pre-press equipment
1986
Harlequin Ltd (UK) and Harlequin Inc. (US) established. Rapidly become a leader in digital
software for the printing industry.
