LFP - Large-Format-Printing

Walsh Graphics appointment strengthens Irish Mimaki channel

Wednesday 31. July 2013 - As Mimaki's exclusive Irish & UK distributors since 1996, Hybrid Services Ltd continues to grow its reseller network in the country with the appointment of Cork based sign and digital print supplier, Walsh Graphics. Established for over 20 years, Walsh Graphics started by supplying the litho printing industry but a move towards the sign sector around six years ago has seen it offer a broader range of solutions to its customer base.

The company’s sales and technical staff already have considerable experience in the wide format industry and Walsh Graphics currently supply a substantial range of sign making and wide format printing materials and consumables to customers across both Northern Ireland and the Republic. Hybrid’s general manager for Ireland, Dave Rainsford, welcomes the company’s appointment, “Bringing Walsh Graphics into our reseller network further strengthens the support and offering we can provide for Mimaki in the Irish market.”
“With the addition of some key staff with years of industry experience in machinery we are continuing to grow our wide format solutions due to the demand from our customers,” says Michael Walsh – managing director of Walsh Graphics. “Requests from our commercial print clients for wide format consumables and substrates have naturally led on to demand for complete systems, so by securing Mimaki reseller status we can supply and support a premium solution.”
“We are delighted to have been appointed as a Mimaki reseller for Ireland,” he continues. “We have a large product portfolio which contains some of the top brands in the industry. Mimaki is one of the most prestigious manufacturers of wide format machines in the world and makes a perfect addition to our catalogue.”
Walsh Graphics is able to demonstrate wide format print and cut systems with a Mimaki CJV30 Series printer/cutter currently installed in its showroom. Design creation, cutting and RIP software is included as part of the package enabling customers to see how a complete solution can benefit their company. “Investment in wide format solutions by litho printers is a big growth area for Mimaki,” concludes Hybrid’s national sales manager, John de la Roche. “Our products suit a broad range of needs and Walsh Graphics are perfectly placed to provide expert advice.”