Agfa and EFI Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Digital Print Transformation
30 January 2024 - 5:45PM
Agfa and EFI Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel Digital Print
Transformation
Agfa and EFI Forge Strategic Partnership to Propel
Digital Print Transformation
Mortsel, Belgium - Londonderry, NH, USA - January 30,
2024 – 7:45 a.m. CETAgfa and EFI proudly announce that
they have entered into a global strategic partnership aimed at
leveraging each other’s cutting-edge technologies. The
collaboration between two industry leaders marks a significant
milestone in the wide-format inkjet printing arena.
Within the framework of the partnership, Agfa will integrate
EFI’s roll-to-roll system into its offerings, while EFI will
incorporate Agfa’s high-end hybrid inkjet printers into its suite
of solutions. Both printing platforms have established themselves
as frontrunners in their respective fields. Customers and prospects
stand to gain unparalleled advantages from this strategic
collaboration. Through the mutual strengthening of the Agfa and EFI
portfolios, both companies can present the broadest and most
innovative product offering available in the market today, as well
as a reliable service infrastructure.
The collaboration will debut on the global stage at the FESPA
trade fair in Amsterdam, the Netherlands (19-22 March 2024), where
Agfa and EFI will be showcasing the potential of this dynamic
collaboration at their respective booths.
Pascal Juéry, CEO of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, said: “Digital
Print is one of our company’s key growth engines. This strategic
partnership with industry-leader EFI will broaden the range of
options we can offer to our customers and expand the market reach
for our state-of-the-art solutions. It truly is a milestone for our
company, and for the wide-format printing industry at large.”
Arnaud Calleja, Vice-President Digital Printing Solutions at
Agfa, commented: "We are thrilled to be partnering with EFI. By
integrating their roll-to-roll platform into our sign & display
offerings, we are poised to deliver an exceptionally diverse
product range with unprecedented value to our customer base. At the
same time, we can both maintain a dedicated focus on product
innovation within our respective specialized domains, ensuring our
technologies remain at the forefront of digital print
transformation.”
Frank Pennisi, CEO of EFI, stated: “For over thirty years, EFI
has focused on the analog to digital conversion of high value print
applications. EFI and Agfa are the most trusted brands in the
industry and we now have the ability to accelerate our customers’
digital journey and make them even more productive. We are excited
for this next chapter and the ability to leverage the strengths of
both organizations to move the industry forward.”
Todd Zimmerman, SVP/GM Display Graphics & OEM Ink at EFI,
stated: "This partnership represents a convergence of industry
leaders, each bringing unique strengths to the table. The
integration of Agfa's hybrid platform into our solutions reaffirms
our commitment to providing our customers with the most advanced
and comprehensive options available."
Agfa and EFI are committed to continuous innovation and
expanding the horizons of inkjet printing. Customers can benefit
from the strengths and innovative solutions of both companies,
while maintaining relationships with their existing partners.
About EFI EFI™ is a global technology company,
leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital
imaging. We understand our customers want breakthrough technologies
to lead them through their digital journey. That’s why we’re
passionate about driving their business growth with a scalable
portfolio of products, solutions, services, support, and
world-class partnerships for the manufacturing of signage,
packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles, and building materials with a
wide range of printers and inks. They work together to increase
profits, cut costs, improve productivity, and optimize efficiency –
job after job, year after year. We are devoted to our customers.
And we definitely believe we have the right people, technology and
experience to help them achieve their business goals.
www.efi.com
Media ContactHolly O’RourkeDirector, Corporate
CommunicationsEFINews3@efi.com
About Agfa The Agfa-Gevaert Group is a
leading company in imaging technology and IT solutions with over
150 years of experience. The Group holds three divisions: Radiology
Solutions, HealthCare IT, and Digital Print & Chemicals. They
develop, manufacture and market analogue and digital systems for
the healthcare sector, for specific industrial applications and for
the printing industry. In 2022, the Group realized a turnover of
1,857 million Euro.
ContactViviane DictusDirector Corporate
Communicationstel. ++32 0 3 444 7124e-mail:
viviane.dictus@agfa.com
About Agfa’s Digital Printing
Solutions Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business
unit drives the adoption of inkjet printing across various
industries. It empowers graphic printing and goods-producing
industries to become more versatile and efficient through the
innovative use of inkjet printing technology. It does so by
analyzing their experiences, needs and challenges, and actively
partnering with them and industry experts. Agfa’s digital
printing offering consists of in-house developed and designed
high-quality inkjet printers, inks, software, and services, either
as an integrated perfectly matched solution, or as customized
components within a larger production process. The assortment is
best in class in terms of quality, productivity, sustainability,
and cost of ownership, with an impeccable service across the
globe. www.agfa.com
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