DES and AVT: partners in innovation

AVT, the world leader in automated inspection technology for labels and packaging is pleased to announce the appointment of DES, a leading supplier of integrated digital imaging solutions as their prime distributor in Australia and New Zealand.

Ian Clare, managing director of DES said: "DES constantly strives to explore new opportunities, delivering the highest quality products and services tailored to customer needs. Taking on the distribution of AVT, the world leader in automated inspection systems compliments our core business and customer needs."

AVT has developed proprietary technology and advanced commercial products which bring the printing industry to a new level of automation. Both Companies agree that the move will increase innovation, with the shared experience providing new technical solutions for the packaging and label markets.

 "We are very pleased to be working with DES. They are an experienced, innovative organization and users can look forward to enhanced local support and technical service as a result of the new partnership," commented Rony Shmulevitch, AVT sales and marketing director in charge of the region.

AVT offers PrintVision/Jupiter, a unique process control platform for automatic print defect detection for the wide web Flexographic and Packaging applications. The system detects defects on any type of packing material, including paper, foils and flexible translucent or opaque films. For label and narrow web printing, AVT offers the PrintVision/Helios, the advanced Automatic Inspection solution identifies defects on labels as soon as they occur, thereby lowering waste and improving quality and providing 100% accuracy.

Russell Robertson, sales director, DES commented: "We will be working closely with AVT to ensure a smooth transition to the new services, and look forward to providing new and innovative technical solutions to the packaging and label markets."