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News Release from: Kodak Graphic Communications Group
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 September 2004
KPG Move Quickly To Appoint Rapid As
Distributor
Kodak Polychrome Graphic (KPG) has announced the expansion of its UK distribution network by appointing Hampshire-based Rapid Group as a distributor.
Kodak Polychrome Graphic (KPG) has announced the expansion of its UK distribution network by appointing Hampshire-based Rapid Group as a distributor Rapid will be taking on KPG's Matchprint Proofpro inkjet colour proofing products - Matchprint Composer software, Proofpro Colour RIP and Matchprint Proofpro Media and Inks - throughout the UK and Ireland
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 1 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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In addition to its new range of KPG proofing products, Rapid Group will also support KPG's Kodak branded film products - Kodak Premier Recording Film System and Kodak Gen 5 Rapid Access Film.
Garrett Doyle, managing director of Rapid Group commented: "In today's demanding business environment, it's important for us to offer solutions that support our customers' growing business requirements.
By providing existing and new customers with sophisticated state-of-the-art colour proofing products, we are able to reach a new audience as well as provide a positive extension to our existing product portfolio." He said that KPG's proofing products provide Rapid's customers with proof approval software that addresses the growing requirements of the graphic arts community.
Rapid Group, which has been established for over 20 years, has a product portfolio supported by industry leaders such as HP, Compaq, Apple, Cisco, Microsoft, Xerox and Epson.
Commenting on the distribution agreement, Craig Robertson, product marketing manager, colour proofing at KPG said: "With Rapid Group's industry experience and its interest and understanding of the benefits our proofing and film solutions can bring to customers, we are delighted to appoint it as one of our premium UK dealers.
Working with Rapid Group complements KPG's existing sales channels and enables us to reach an extended marketplace.".
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