LFP - Large-Format-Printing

Océ Expands Relationship with Converting Solutions Inc.

Tuesday 03. March 2009 - Enables Better Service to its Wide Format Supply Customers

Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Converting Solutions Inc. (CSI) to purchase Océ Imaging Supplies’ media converting assets and assume Océ’s wide format media distribution center activities in the U.S. This extension of CSI’s role in supplying quality media products for Océ wide format customers will result in increased geographical coverage and the ability to offer a wider range of custom media sizes.

“Océ has been working with CSI for some time in fulfilling our wide format customers’ media needs,” said Patrick Chapuis, President of the Wide Format Printing Systems division of Océ North America. “This expansion of our working relationship continues and strengthens the commitment from both companies to deliver the quality imaging supplies products that Océ customers have come to expect.”

The combination of the Océ media converting facilities located in Guilford CT, Charleston IL and Corona CA with those currently operated by CSI will increase total media capacity to five converting facilities. It is anticipated that these changes will result in Océ being able to better service its wide format media customers with an expanded made-to-order capability for custom sizes of select base media.

“We are proud to expand our relationship with Océ in this venture,” said Darren Letang, President of CSI. “The Océ name stands for quality in the technical document market, and we are pleased to be working with the leading supplier to the reprographics industry.”

Océ Imaging Supplies’ Marketing, Sales Support and Customer Service functions are not impacted by this realignment. Océ will continue to market and sell imaging supplies products in the architectural, engineering and construction and display graphics markets.

Océ’s strict standard of quality and service continue to be the main focus of both companies. Océ Imaging Supplies products are a critical part of the company’s total solutions offering, and Océ Imaging Supplies will continue to look towards expanding its position within the markets that it serves.