TallyGenicom
| Company type | Private (post-merger) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Printer manufacturing |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Founder | Philip Renshaw |
| Fate | Assets acquired by Printronix (2009) |
| Successor | Printronix (U.S. assets), DASCOM Europe (European assets) |
| Headquarters | Ulm , Germany |
Area served | Global |
| Products | Laser printers, line matrix printers, serial matrix printers, inkjet printers, thermal printers |
| Owner | Arsenal Capital Partners (majority ownership post-merger) |
The TallyGenicom brand, which was purchased by Printronix in 2009, includes a range of laser and line matrix printer models, along with parts, consumables, and support services. Printronix owns the intellectual property rights and global sales distribution for TallyGenicom's line matrix and laser printer technologies, covering both devices and supplies. Conversely, TallyGenicom AG maintained ownership of the intellectual property and worldwide distribution rights for serial matrix, inkjet, and thermal printing technologies.
In June 2009, DASCOM acquired significant assets from TallyGenicom AG and TallyGenicom Computerdrucker GmbH to create DASCOM Europe. This entity produces and sells dot matrix, passbook, flatbed, mobile, and thermal printers marketed under the 'Tally' and 'Tally Dascom' names.
DASCOM continues to offer TallyGenicom-branded line matrix and laser printers sourced from Printronix, while Printronix retails serial matrix printers obtained from DASCOM.
Printronix introduced the TallyGenicom 6600 cartridge line matrix printer series in June 2011, featuring printing speeds reaching up to 2,000 lines per minute.
History
Tally AG was established in 1948 by Philip Renshaw and specialized in designing, manufacturing, distributing, and servicing printers intended for high-volume industrial and commercial use. The company was an innovator in line matrix and industrial inkjet printing technologies and had also expanded into the color laser segment. Its headquarters were located in Ulm, Germany, with its U.S. operations based out of Kent, Washington.
Prior to merging with Tally on August 7, 2003, GENICOM LP was a prominent manufacturer of printers offering a wide selection of high-performance laser, serial, and line matrix models along with related consumables and services.
The merger between Tally and GENICOM in August 2003 resulted in the formation of TallyGenicom, with Arsenal Capital Partners holding the majority ownership. In 2009, Printronix acquired TallyGenicom’s U.S.-based assets. However, the intellectual property rights and global distribution rights for serial matrix, inkjet, and thermal technologies stayed with TallyGenicom AG until DASCOM’s acquisition in June 2009.
Products
- Laser Printers: 9045N, 9050N
- Line Matrix Printers: 6300 series, LG series, LJ series, T6200 series, 6600 series
- Serial Matrix Printers: 2240/2340 series, 2150/2250 series, LA550 model, 2265+/2280 models, LA650 model, LA800 model, 2365/2380 series, 2900 model