Mark Andy, the Total Solutions Partner to the label
and packaging industry, today announced its acquisition of Presstek, a
well-known global supplier of DI (direct imaging) offset plates and presses,
CTP solutions and world-class service for commercial and in-plant
customers. With the Presstek
acquisition, Mark Andy now serves as one of the only full-complement solutions
providers to the global graphic arts and print industry.
Presstek’s team of over 60 technical professionals
will be integrated within Mark Andy’s world-class service infrastructure,
making it the largest, regionally-staffed service organization in North
America. Certified technicians will support equipment service for brands such
as Presstek, ABDick, Ryobi, Heidelberg, Xerox, KBA, Epson and more.
Mark Andy and Presstek have maintained a strong
partnership over the years, with Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP) fulfilling all
orders in North America for Presstek DI and CTP products. Integrating
Presstek’s sales and service teams within MAPP will yield many benefits to
Presstek’s existing customers, including improved market coverage, extensive
parts inventory, enhanced service resources, single point of invoicing, and
faster response times.
Kevin Wilken, CEO, Mark Andy, commented, “Presstek
has been a force in the small and medium format offset segment for many
years. Presstek’s DI plates and equipment
and CTP solutions are well-respected throughout the industry, and I am happy to
welcome the Presstek employees and products into the Mark Andy family. We expect Presstek’s customers to benefit
from Mark Andy’s stable leadership, tremendous customer service and unmatched
product offerings, including MAPP offset print supplies and consumables and
Mark Andy digital print equipment.”
Presstek’s Zahara waterless plates division, which
is not being acquired by Mark Andy, will be spun into a new company, Verico
Technology, headed by former Presstek CEO Yuval Dubois. Verico Technology will focus on expanding its
market share for cut sheet aluminum waterless plates and coating technologies
in the printing industry as well as venturing into new market segments. “Mark
Andy’s acquisition of Presstek is a big win for customers from both
organizations,” noted Dubois. “We are pleased for the long-term benefits that
this initiative will bring to the market.”
Stuart Gallup, appointed as Vice President, Offset
Business, Mark Andy shares, “Today's print buyers are seeking shorter print
runs, faster turnaround and no compromises in print quality. Mark Andy has a
strong commitment to its’ customers, supporting them with the best solutions to
guide them in a direction for success. It’s a privilege to now offer the single
point of contact customer experience and streamlined processes that our
commercial and in-plant customers have previously enjoyed.”
At the leadership level, Gallup will be accompanied
by Ian Pollock, Director, Presstek EAMER and Ralph Jenkins, Director MAPP
Offset Sales in North America. Gallup, Pollock and Jenkins have a wealth of
experience in the printing market, having dedicated their careers to serving
offset printers.
Speaking to the excitement, Jenkins commented, “We
look forward to continuing to work with our valued customers with the goal of
increasing their productivity and profitability. Together with the excellent
management team at Mark Andy, we are confident Presstek customers will receive
enhanced service.” Pollock also confirmed EAMER customers of both Presstek and
MAPP brands will continue to do business as they do today. “There will be no
changes in current ordering processes, contact details or distribution
logistics. All will remain the same for the EAMER customer base currently
transacting with the UK location,” stated Pollock.
