UK-based flexo pre-press specialist Heaford has named Australian Graphic Servicing (AGS) as its new agent in the country.
Heaford specialises in flexo plate mounting and proofing solutions that drive efficiency into label and package printing operations around the world.
Solutions such as the Heaford ModularMount scalable flexo plate mounting platform provide printers with a solution that grows with their business.
From initial investment in a manual process, printers can quickly and efficiently transition to fully automatic plate mounting without having to reinvest in an entirely new plate mounting setup.
Angus Maynard, general manager of AGS, described this as an important consideration for printers and converters in Australia.
“The flexo market in Australia is evolving around efficiency over volume growth,” he said.
“Printers that will come out on top will be those who stand back and take a more strategic approach, reviewing their workflows, and reducing waste and downtime by leveraging automation and technology.”
AGS is committed to providing specialised, high-quality electrical, machinery, and pre-press services. It also supplies consumables and equipment for the printing, packaging, and label industries.
According to Maynard, Heaford’s products fill a gap in AGS’ portfolio where customers were previously asking for solutions.
“Our customers value AGS as a single point of contact for reliable, high-quality equipment, consumables and service,” he added.
“By adding Heaford solutions to the portfolio, we’re able to extend that offering further upstream in the flexo process, strengthening our position as a complete workflow partner rather than just an equipment supplier.”
Paul Orr, international sales manager at Heaford, said the company is delighted to welcome AGS to the Heaford family, and have Angus representing the brand and supporting its customers in an important market.
“Printers in Australia face some very unique circumstances, as well as having to deal with the normal challenges that impact printers all over the world. This makes solutions such as ModularMount or FTS – the go-to option for a swift and repeatable process that delivers efficiency and precision – an important investment for Australian printers,” he concluded.