Offset Printing
Presstek Signs Deal with Grafik and Continues Expansion into Eastern Europe
Tuesday 12. May 2009 - Presstek, Inc., the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, has strengthened its position in Europe by signing a distribution agreement with Grafik.
The deal will see the company distribute Presstek DI digital offset presses and CTP solutions in Slovenia, Bosnia, Croatia and Macedonia, and highlights Pressteks commitment to reaching new markets in these regions.
“Grafik is the perfect partner to help us establish a strong presence in these regions,” says Guy Sasson, Presstek President Europe, Africa and Middle East Region. “The company shares Pressteks professionalism and commitment to customer service. Their vast experience coupled with Presstek DI presses will bring huge benefits to print providers in the region, allowing them to bolster their service range, raise print quality and improve operating efficiency.”
Pressteks highly automated, sheet-fed, four-color digital offset presses offer the most profitable solution for quick-turnaround, short-run, high-quality color printing. DI presses do not require separate prepress systems because the chemistry-free plates are imaged directly on the press. The Presstek DI offers one of the lowest costs per sheet at run lengths of 250 to 10,000, while delivering up to 300lpi and stochastic screening – without incurring additional time or expense. Plus, more jobs can be delivered in less time as the DI can go from digital file to sellable color within ten minutes.
“Eastern Europe represents a key component in Pressteks growth strategy,” adds Guy Sasson. “Were confident that this new agreement represents the start of a successful partnership, and we predict that the deal with create a raft of new opportunities for both companies.”
Klemen Bister, Sales Manager, Grafik, comments: “The addition of the Presstek DI product range to our portfolio really strengthens the offering of our Graphic Arts Division and will more than meet the needs of our market. More and more printers in Eastern Europe are aware of environmental issues and are very keen to ensure their businesses are as eco-friendly as possible. By partnering with a company like Presstek, were perfectly placed to help them address these concerns.”