Timeline
Here is Objectif Lune in a nutshell, including basic company stats (beginning September 1, 2003) and a timeline of events and achievements over the past ten years.
2007
- Objectif Lune releases Version 6 of PlanetPress Suite which includes a new software module called PlanetPress Server that allows printing on any type of printer.
- Didier Gombert awarded "CEO of the Year" by the Inter logiq network.
- Integration of Atlas Software and their products in the Objectif Lune group.
2006
- Acquisition of DocSolutions BV, long time distributor of Objectif Lune’s line of products.
- Acquisition of Prout Software, German leader in PCL printing
- Release of PrintShop Web, a new application for web publication and print automation.
2005
- Paul Jones joins the company as Vice-President, Technology and takes on the lead in the development of PlanetPress Suite, PrintShop Mail and PrintShop Web.
- Opening of O.L. France
- OL Launches Version 5 of PlanetPress Suite.
- Objectif Lune and Codehost Inc. Partner to expand printing choices for Linux marketplace.
- Atlas Software, makers of PrintShop Mail, acquires Techno Design.
2004
- Objectif Lune secures dominant position in growing variable data market with acquisition of Atlas Software BV.
- OL ships Version 4 of PlanetPress Suite.
- OL opens offices in Germany and Australia.
2003
- Deloitte names Objectif Lune one of the Fastest Growing Technology Companies.
- Objectif Lune wins National Bank 's SME and Export SME Awards.
- Jean-Pierre Beaujean resigns from OL. Peter van Schaick become shareholder of OL Inc.
2002
- Objectif Lune Named One of Canada's Fastest Growing Technology Companies.
- DocSolutions becomes exclusive reseller for the Benelux countries.
- Objectif Lune KK is founded in Japan.
2001
- Dayro Cardenas becomes sales representative for OL in Columbia.
- Objectif Lune UK Ltd is founded in United Kingdom.
2000
- Didier Gombert appointed President of OL Inc.
- The company releases V3 of PlanetPress.
- Introduction of PlanetPress Talk, enabling custom scripting for variable content printing without compromise.
- OL LLC founded.
1999
- Colin Casey starts up Planet Systems in the UK.
1998
- Mike Beard joins the US operation to work with Howard Silverstein.
1997
- Howard Silverstein becomes OL's distributor in the US.
1996
- Martin Dallaire hired as OL's first employee in July.
- Introduction of PlanetPress Suite V2 for Windows, with WYSIWYG document design interface.
1995
- Didier Gombert joins OL as partner and creates PlanetPress V1, released for Windows, with semi-WYSIWYG document design interface.
- OL becomes incorporated.
1994
- Etienne Leveau joins OL as partner responsible for sales.
- Software solutions consolidated into a product called PlanetPress, released for MS-DOS.
1993
- Company founded by Jean-Pierre Beaujean. Software solutions are coded on-demand.