CTP - Computer to Plate
Printware Announces Distribution Agreement with Franchise Services, Inc.
Thursday 23. April 2009 - Printware, a leading manufacturer of high quality, high performance CtP solutions, today announced it has entered into a distribution agreement with Franchise Services, Inc., the parent company of Sir Speedy, PIP, Signal Graphics and MultiCopy printing and marketing services centers whereby FSI franchisees will have special access to the full line of Printware computer-to-plate platesetting systems, supplies and services.
“Printware was chosen as a vendor for Computer-to-Plate systems based on the outstanding value of their CtP solutions, plus the excellent service and support that they have provided to our center owners, who have previously purchased Printware products,” stated Kelly Kimberlin, FSIs Vice-President of Strategic Development.
“Printware is pleased to have Franchise Services, Inc. as a distribution partner,” stated Tim Murphy, President of Printware. “Our extensive expertise in providing high quality, affordable CtP solutions is a natural fit for franchisees looking for solutions that meet their business needs.”
Printware manufactures and markets computer-to-plate platesetters that produce cost effective, cut-to-size, punched and press-ready polyester printing plates. Printware provides a full line of CtP platesetters, plate material, workflow and other software solutions, equipment service and factory trained technical support. The basic PlateStream SC platesetter package starts at $25,000 and additional pricing is available from Bill Frederick, Director of Sales,