{"id":34055,"date":"2023-06-30T05:34:53","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T05:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=34055"},"modified":"2026-07-27T13:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T13:21:44","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/about-linx\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:329px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"5692\" height=\"1175\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-80025 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png?w=970\" style=\"object-position:11% 53%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"11% 53%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png 5692w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png?resize=300,62 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png?resize=768,159 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png?resize=1024,211 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png?resize=1536,317 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/History.png?resize=2048,423 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5692px) 100vw, 5692px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ghost-white-background-color has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">History of Linx<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5edb26ff46dbbb03be9b9d83319ec408\" style=\"color:#323232\">Since our founding on 6 July 1987, Linx Printing Technologies has spent nearly four decades helping manufacturers overcome coding and marking challenges. What began as a small company in Cambridgeshire, UK, has grown into a globally recognised provider of coding and marking solutions, trusted by customers in more than 120 countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e0b38c6fc37095665e3ef77b2a59de47\" style=\"color:#323232\">Throughout our 39-year journey, we have combined innovation, industry expertise and a deep understanding of customer needs to develop reliable, easy-to-use solutions that help keep production lines running efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9e4773b64f69ad4a2beca5cdc596cc47\" style=\"color:#323232\">The timeline below highlights some of the key milestones that have shaped Linx and enabled us to continue making coding and marking one less thing for our customers to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\r\n  .linx-history-timeline {\r\n    --linx-cyan: #1eb4d2;\r\n    --linx-blue: #00386b;\r\n    --linx-light: 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transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 56, 107, 0.18);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .linx-timeline-card::before {\r\n    content: \"\";\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 32px;\r\n    width: 18px;\r\n    height: 18px;\r\n    background: var(--linx-white);\r\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--linx-border);\r\n    border-right: 1px solid var(--linx-border);\r\n    transform: rotate(45deg);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .linx-timeline-item.left .linx-timeline-card::before {\r\n    right: -10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .linx-timeline-item.right .linx-timeline-card::before {\r\n    left: -10px;\r\n    transform: rotate(225deg);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .linx-timeline-year {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    color: var(--linx-blue);\r\n    font-size: 1.7rem;\r\n    line-height: 1;\r\n    font-weight: 800;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .linx-timeline-card p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    color: var(--linx-grey);\r\n    font-size: 1rem;\r\n    line-height: 1.62;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .linx-icon-wrap 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 }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<section class=\"linx-history-timeline\" aria-label=\"Linx history timeline\">\r\n  <div class=\"linx-history-intro\">\r\n    <h2><\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n \r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"linx-timeline-list\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1987 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_Partnership-200.png\" alt=\"1987 Linx founding icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1987<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx is established by Mike Keeling and Hillar Weinberg. The 5000 Series CIJ printer is launched with a sealed printhead and four-line print capability.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1991 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon.png\" alt=\"1991 AutoFlush innovation icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1991<\/div>\r\n        <p>The 6000 Series launches with industry-first full printhead AutoFlush and a WYSIWYG display.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1992 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_Rosette-2.png\" alt=\"1992 awards and certification icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1992<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx receives the Queen&#8217;s Award for Export Achievement and the Prince of Wales Award for Innovation, and becomes ISO9001 certified.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1996 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_164fdf.png\" alt=\"1996 France and 6200 launch icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1996<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx SAS is established in France. The 6200 model launches as the first CIJ printer to have auto power down.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1997 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_135544.png\" alt=\"1997 IP55 protection icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1997<\/div>\r\n        <p>The 4800 launches with IP55 rating as standard<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1998 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_0e7553.png\" alt=\"1998 export achievement icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1998<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx receives the Robert King Medal for Export Achievement and is already selling into 38 countries.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 1999 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-201.png\" alt=\"1999 Xymark acquisition icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">1999<\/div>\r\n        <p>Xymark is acquired, bringing Linx an established range of laser coders.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2001 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_46bbf7.png\" alt=\"2001 ISO14001 certification icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2001<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx becomes ISO14001 certified.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2002 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-192.png\" alt=\"2002 IJ600 and 6800 Spectrum icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2002<\/div>\r\n        <p>The IJ600 launches as the first large character printer for secondary packaging. The 6800 Spectrum also launches as the first dedicated printer for pigmented inks.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2003 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_135544.png\" alt=\"2003 stainless steel printer cover icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2003<\/div>\r\n        <p>The 4900 model launches with a deep drawn stainless steel cover that shrugs off water.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2005 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_Partnership-200.png\" alt=\"2005 Danaher and TTO launch icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2005<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx is acquired by Danaher. Linx also launches its first Thermal Transfer Overprinters: TT3, TT5 and TT10.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2007 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-201.png\" alt=\"2007 laser coder launch icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2007<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx laser coders are launched with the SL101 and SL301.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2008 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-210.png\" alt=\"2008 reduced solvent icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2008<\/div>\r\n        <p>The 6900 solver reduces solvent use by 40%.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2011 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-203.png\" alt=\"2011 CJ400 launch icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2011<\/div>\r\n        <p>The CJ400 launches as the lightest CIJ printer on the market, with a colour touch screen and self-service module.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2012 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_Rosette-2.png\" alt=\"2012 PPMA award and printer launches icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2012<\/div>\r\n        <p>The CJ400 wins the PPMA Award for Most Innovative Packaging Machine. Linx also launches the IJ355\/IJ375 compact IJ range &#038; the 7900 Range with ethernet built in as standard. <\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2013 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_164fdf.png\" alt=\"2013 Linx Shanghai icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2013<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx Shanghai Trading Co., Ltd is established and the TJ725 TIJ printer is launched with a self-cleaning cartridge cover.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2015 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon_164fdf.png\" alt=\"2015 headquarters and 8900 Series icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2015<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx moves to purpose-built headquarters in St Ives. The 8900 CIJ Series launches with a two-year service interval, RFID protection for mistake-proof fluid refills and a mess-free self-service module. Linx also introduces FSL20\/50 fibre laser coders to mark metal, plastic and stone.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2016 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-205.png\" alt=\"2016 Linx 10 and CSL lasers icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2016<\/div>\r\n        <p>The Linx 10 launches as the smallest CIJ printer. Linx also launches the CSL10 and CSL30 lasers for even faster marking speeds.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2017 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-201.png\" alt=\"2017 CSL60 laser icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2017<\/div>\r\n        <p>The CSL60 laser launches for high-speed marking.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2018 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-185.png\" alt=\"2018 PrinterNet IIoT icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2018<\/div>\r\n        <p>Linx launches PrinterNet, its IIoT solution.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2019 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item left\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-195.png\" alt=\"2019 8800 Series icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2019<\/div>\r\n        <p>The 8800 Series launches as a competitive CIJ printer for high-growth markets.<\/p>\r\n        <span class=\"linx-icon-note\"><\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/article>\r\n\r\n    <!-- 2020 | Replace the src value below with the icon URL for this milestone -->\r\n    <article class=\"linx-timeline-item right\">\r\n      <div class=\"linx-icon-wrap\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Icon-192.png\" alt=\"2020 MEK-free ink and TTO printers icon\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"linx-timeline-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"linx-timeline-year\">2020<\/div>\r\n        <p>MEK-free 3203 Black ink becomes available. 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