Komori International Europe B.V. (KIE) and Screen GP Europe B.V. (Screen GP Europe) have concluded a distribution agreement for the Belgian, French, German, Italian, Dutch and British markets whereby KIE will become the sole distributor of Screen GP's Truepress Jet520HD high-speed, roll-type inkjet press in these areas. Concurrently, Screen GP Europe will use its extensive expertise in digital printing to provide comprehensive support for KIE. This tie-up is expected to provide a solid base for continuing development of the European printing industry in a way that is similar to the cooperative relationship introduced by the companies for the North American market in September 2015. The Truepress Jet520HD enables superior quality that goes beyond the traditional boundaries of inkjet printing, opening additional markets and applications to on-demand printing at speeds and economies unmatched in cut-sheet digital and, for many run lengths, rivaling that of offset.
Kazunori Saitoh, Director and Managing Operating Officer, Group General Manager, Global Sales and Service Group of Komori, said of the agreement: "Following the collaboration agreement in North America in September 2015, this is a great opportunity for both Komori and Screen GP, and we expect considerable synergy in our sales strategy for offset and digital products."