Two new Xeikon digital engines for Australia

So far the identities of the first two companies to buy new Xeikonsin Australia in over four years are being kept quiet by Warren Davey of Xeikon Australian and New Zealand. He indicates the reports are true but is bound by customer confidentiality from disclosing who they are. However it is believed there is a machine for Sydney and Melbourne customers.

According to Davey the sales vindicate his belief in the successful strategy of Xeikon in opening a dedicated local operation.

“We have set up with a single focus, which is sales and service of Xeikon machines and nothing else. This puts us in a unique position because we are the only digital print vendor that focuses purely on high volume, high quality digital printing systems,” he said.

The local installations echo the revival of the company’s brand overseas where it seems to have overcome any doubts concerning its long-term viability. “New customers don't buy machines
of this level without being satisfied with the on-going viability [of the company],” said Davey.

Much of the company’s renewed success has come from the new 5000 engine, one of which is going to one of the local companies. The other install is supposed to be of an older model.

During the official launch of the Xeikon 5000 in February in Belgium, Xeikon announced that it would sell at least 60 new presses before the end of the year. It achieved the target early thanks mainly to a successful showing at drupa.

A recent initiative sees Xeikon partner with paper company Stora Enso to establish a joint venture, Stora Enso Digital Solutions. The scheme is to conduct the sales, service and development of the ‘Stora Enso DBS powered by Xeikon’ on-demand CD and DVD packaging line. Stora Enso Digital Solutions will serve disc producers such as the music, film, games and software industries.