ColorGATE GmbH, n-art-m GmbH and STAEDTLER Mars GmbH & Co. KG have agreed on a joint cooperation to serve the industrial printing sector. The three companies are targeting machine builders and OEM´s that are looking for experienced and aligned partners for the development of specialized industrial printing systems. Regardless of whether they are only requiring components for a digital printing system or seeking a complete tailor-made solution.
The main objective of the cooperation partners is to become the prime address for the target audience in the search for customized solutions "Made in Germany".
"Our target is to jointly develop digital printing solutions for the industrial sector. The customers' requirements are central in this matter." states Arthur Noll, Managing Director of n-art-m. ColorGATE´s Managing Director Thomas Kirschner adds:" From the consultancy, to the concept design, right up to the installation and after sales services, all potential buyers can count on the longstanding experience of all involved cooperation partners." Jens Reuter, Director Marketing Sales at STAEDTLER points out:" Tailor-made solutions, which are able to integrate right into an existing production line, are today's requirements in the market, and we are able to deliver such solutions."
Industrial Printing designates the segment of an industrial production process, which is characterized by the application of an ink or a liquid onto any desired product by using inkjet technology to decorate or add a new function to it. The main advantages are obvious. Production volumes down to batch size "1"are possible, as well as the continuous change of décors or imprints for a product without the need to retrofit the printing systems. Individualized products and packaging can be produced without increasing costs. In addition, the provisioning of material and the production of wastage can be limited to a minimum, which again leads to cost reductions and also positively contributes to a company's environmental record.
Industrial Inkjet applications will become more and more important over the upcoming years. It is nontrivial for interested parties to find a "single-source" solution, because of the need to coordinate several disciplines and specialists required for the development of an industrial printing project. From the software, which is taking control of all electronical components of the print process, to the development of customized print units, which can be further individualized according to the respective production environment and -requirements, up to the advancement of highly specialized inks, which are not only excelling by their reliability and color, but also by their very good processing features: All these features and processes have to be mastered and rightfully coordinated. This knowledge and know how will now be accumulated by this strong cooperation.
