Melter Boosts Capabilities of KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems

Investment in high-speed inkjet technology powers efficient direct marketing campaigns for German print service provider

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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MMS Melter Mail Service GmbH, a leading German provider of direct mail and print campaigns, has upgraded its fleet of 34 KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems to boost productivity and quality for its high-volume direct marketing operations. The company has invested in the latest KODAK PROSPER S10 printheads and KODAK CS450 System Controllers to enhance its hybrid print production capabilities.

Why it matters

As one of the largest users of KODAK PROSPER Imprinting technology in Europe, Melter's continued investment demonstrates the value of high-speed inkjet solutions for data-driven, personalized direct mail campaigns. The upgrade allows Melter to offer faster turnaround and more reliable high-volume direct mail manufacturing to its customers across Europe.

The details

Melter has installed the KODAK PROSPER S10 printheads on two roll-fed Scheffer finishing lines, enabling one- to four-color inkjet imprinting at speeds up to 300 meters per minute. The company also acquired two new KODAK CS450 System Controllers to provide the latest technology and maximum performance for print data processing and system control. These investments have resulted in increased productivity, faster setup times, and more powerful facilities for hybrid production of sophisticated direct mail.

  • Melter has been using KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems since the 1990s.
  • The latest upgrade and investment in KODAK technology was completed in February 2026.

The players

MMS Melter Mail Service GmbH

A family-owned German company and one of the largest providers of direct mail and print campaigns in Europe, with approximately 200 employees and headquarters in Mühlacker.

KODAK

A leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals, with 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D.

Daniel Melter

Member of the executive board at MMS Melter Mail Service GmbH.

Denisse Goldbarg

Head of EAMER Sales & Chief Marketing Officer at Kodak.

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What they’re saying

“By reinvesting in Kodak, we have modernized our inkjet imprinting technology and made it future-proof. Concentrating our PROSPER printheads on high-performance roll-fed finishing lines has resulted in increased productivity and faster setup times.”

— Daniel Melter, Member of the executive board, MMS Melter Mail Service GmbH (Marketscreener.com)

“We are excited that our long-standing customer Melter continues to rely on our innovative PROSPER Imprinting Technology. Following this latest investment, Melter can offer its discerning customers even faster and more reliable high-volume direct mail manufacturing.”

— Denisse Goldbarg, Head of EAMER Sales & Chief Marketing Officer, Kodak (Marketscreener.com)

The takeaway

Melter's continued investment in Kodak's high-speed inkjet technology demonstrates the value of data-driven, personalized direct mail campaigns for businesses seeking efficient and reliable large-scale print production capabilities.