LFP - Large-Format-Printing
FUJIFILM Sericol launches Large Format Printing business
Monday 29. September 2008 - FUJIFILM Sericol today announces the launch of its Large Format Printing business in the UK.
This will bring together a complete range of hardware, ink, media, software and tools from a single-source supplier, with many of the products carrying the companys newly-acquired euromedia brand.
The roll-out of the euromedia solution in the UK follows its highly successful launch in mainland Europe, with around 10,000 customers such as sign makers, in-house print departments, exhibition contractors, advertising agencies, copy, print and photo shops now enjoying the benefits that the euromedia range brings.
Part of FUJIFILMs wider inkjet strategy, the introduction of the euromedia brand in the UK follows FUJIFILMs acquisitions of Sericol in 2005 and Colormy in October 2007. The euromedia solution brings together FUJIFILM Sericols screen and inkjet knowledge with Colormys expertise in the large format print market, resulting in FUJIFILM now being able to offer the most comprehensive choice of wide format inkjet solutions in the industry.
Designed specifically for large format print providers, the euromedia range includes hand-picked, best-in-class products which are all evaluated and qualified by industry experts before being integrated into end-to-end print solutions. Field technical support, including engineering, application and colour management, will be provided by FUJIFILM and FUJIFILM Sericol technical staff based in the UK and in Europe.
Over time, FUJIFILM Sericol intends to develop a programme of customer support that draws on the example of Colormys backing for the euromedia brand in mainland Europe which comprises both technical support and business advice. For example, when customers call to order, they are invited to explain the job they are planning so euromedia experts can advise solutions that will add value and improve results. In addition, business management, co-operative marketing and technical support training programmes will be available, along with external sales training to help customers win more business.
David Burton, FUJIFILM Sericols large format business development director for Europe, comments: “This is a really exciting development for UK-based large format printers. Based on the combined expertise of FUJIFILM Sericol and Colormy, we have put together best-in-class solutions and support to provide a unique single-source supplier for large format printers. Our success in Europe demonstrates how attractive this combination is, particularly when its backed up by the biggest imaging company in the world.”
The euromedia offering includes:
– in excess of 650 different media products for any application
– large format hardware, including the MAXjet solvent roll-fed printers and larger flatbed machines
– best-in-class software solutions, including the FUJIFILM ColorGATE Production Server
– FUJIFILM Sericol high performance inks
– accessories and tools for cutting, punching, measuring, drilling etc.
– display equipment including pop-up and roll-up stands, exhibition walls etc.
– call centre and technical support
– finance packages