BALL & DOGGETT PARTNERS WITH KONGSBERG
Ball & Doggett, Australia’s largest distributor of printable materials, press consumables, and equipment, has signed new strategic partnership with Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems.
Ball & Doggett will now offer digital cutting systems from Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (PCS) across its national sales network, and will also provide Kongsberg accredited trained engineers for servicing.
In addition, Kongsberg Systems will be available for demonstrations within selected Ball & Doggett showrooms. Ball & Doggett says the Kongsberg range “is renowned for its robust engineering, high-speed precision, and modular flexibility, delivering reliable performance across a variety of packaging, display, and signage applications.”
Ball & Doggett is also making significant investments in its technical and application services team, expanding its footprint with new hires in South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. The company says this growth reinforces its commitment to delivering “unmatched” technical support and service in the sign and display sector, ensuring customers receive equipment and “expert guidance, training, and service to maximise productivity and quality output.”
“We are excited to welcome Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems into our expanding digital finishing portfolio,” said Rob Brussolo, general manager Sign, Display & Digital at Ball & Doggett. “This partnership ensures we can support our customers with solutions that match the demands of modern production workflows. Kongsberg PCS’s innovation and reputation for reliability add a new dimension to our digital cutting offer to the Australian sign and display industry.”
Founded in Norway in 1965, Kongsberg was purchased by Esko (then Barco) in 1998. In January last year, Kongsberg was acquired by US private equity firm OpenGate Capital. The research and development facility is still located in Kongsberg. The production site is in Brno, Czech Republic, with the global head office and customer experience centre in Ghent, Belgium.
In its first drupa as a standalone business, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems gave a debut to what it said were advanced new robotics, and “next generation” digital cutting technology. Click here to watch the Print21 Kongsberg drupa video.
“We’re looking forward to partnering with Ball & Doggett, a company that shares our commitment to innovation, quality, and customer-centric service, to further strengthen our existing network and support in Australia” said David Preskett, VP EMEA & APAC, Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems. “We are also proud to back this partnership with the regional guidance from our team, ensuring customers receive the highest level of knowledge and expertise.
“Working with Ball & Doggett, we can further support Australian print and packaging businesses to enhance their finishing capabilities, expand production possibilities, and unlock new growth opportunities with world-class digital cutting solutions.”