On-Press Control Systems Distributor For UK

WRH Marketing UK has been appointed the exclusive UK and Ireland sales agent for the newspaper sector by Grafikontrol, the Italian producer of on-press control systems.

WRH Marketing UK has been appointed the exclusive UK and Ireland sales agent for the newspaper sector by Grafikontrol, the Italian developer and producer of on-press register control, cut-off and closed loop density control systems.

WRH Marketing said that Grafikontrol's systems allow operators to pilot sophisticated equipment, controlling increasingly complex presses.

The key benefit to newspaper printers is the automated, timely and efficient print run adjustment, resulting in consistent, optimal print quality at high-speed levels, whilst significantly reducing press downtime, print waste and labour intervention.

Commenting on the partnership with Grafikontrol, Marcus Evans, managing director at WRH Marketing UK, said: "As a second-generation, family-owned company, Grafikontrol has an undisputable reputation for delivering high-quality press control systems and has established extremely professional relationships with major newspaper printers worldwide.

In the UK especially, there is a lot of interest in fully automated, flexible, closed-loop colour systems and this is where newspaper printers will particularly experience the advantages of Graifkontrol's new technology." He added: "This is a very exciting appointment for us - combining Grafikontrol's offering with our capabilities and expert knowledge of the market sector, provides customers with the strategic advantage and competitive edge needed in today's increasingly complex newspaper market." Employing over 100 staff, Grafikontrol offers a support system, consisting of more than 30 engineers and has access to most major printers and press manufacturers in the world.

Grafikontrol already has its equipment installed at a number of newspapers in the world, including The Independent and the Irish Times in Ireland, the Times of India, Il Corriere Della Sera and La Repubblica in Italy and Shibsted Trykk in Norway.

Paolo de Grandis, managing director at Grafikontrol, said: "As we share the same customer-driven work ethos, the agreement is a natural fit for both Grafikontrol and WRH Marketing UK.

WRH Marketing's knowledge of the UK newspaper market will provide the ideal platform to discuss our offerings with potential customers.

Having working with other WRH Marketing subsidiaries, we are confident that the agreement will expand our efforts in providing customer-oriented systems and actively respond to customer requests.".

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