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EskoArtworks partnership with Kemtek Imaging Systems blossoms in South Africa
Wednesday 19. November 2008 - New deals signed with Marmel Labels, Golden Era and LightWorks
EskoArtwork announces a series of high profile sales wins in South Africa through its regional partner, Kemtek Imaging Systems. A deepening commercial and technical relationship between the two companies has already resulted in deals with leading South African companies in the industry such as Golden Era, Marmel Labels and LightWorks.
Kemtek Imaging Systems has supported EskoArtworks complete product range in South Africa – and the surrounding countries of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Mauritius – since 1 July 2007. “EskoArtwork and Kemtek Imaging Systems are 100% committed to exceeding our customers expectations in terms of technical support, and this has been the critical factor in our recent successes,” says Walter Dhooge, EskoArtworks Sales Manager for Turkey, Middle East and Africa. “Right from the start, we were confident that we had found the right local partner in Kemtek Imaging Systems, and recent dealings have reinforced this feeling,” he adds.
These sales have been made against the background of a challenging business environment. “The strength of the Euro against the Rand has created a tough business environment but the quality and reputation of EskoArtworks products, together with the added dimension of strong local service, are an unbeatable combination,” comments Gavin van Rensburg, CEO of Kemtek Imaging Systems
News deals with leading South African companies
The sales wins span the complete range of EskoArtworks product solutions:
Kemtek Imaging Systems is currently working on a project with one of South Africas leading packaging companies, the Johannesburg-based Golden Era Group, following the sale of an EskoArtwork CDI Spark 4835 digital flexoplate imaging device. Golden Era specializes in lithographic and flexographic printing, manufacturing folding cartons used to package everything from cereals to soap.
Kemtek Imaging Systems recently completed a project with Marmel Labels to install a comprehensive solution based on a CDI Spark 4835, a full suite of software and user training. Marmel Labels, a Johannesburg-based manufacturer of superior quality adhesive labels, already had a CDI Spark 2530 flexo plate imager installed
LightWorks Imaging, a visual display specialist based in Edenvale, Gauteng province, has installed a Kongsberg i-XL automated digital finishing system for signs and displays.
Training program demonstrates depth of commitment
“We appreciate the support Kemtek have provided in these three deals, which demonstrate the breadth of EskoArtworks product offerings,” comments Walter Dhooge. Gordon Smith, National Manager, Flexographic Division at Kemtek Imaging Systems, adds, “EskoArtwork is a highly respected brand leader in imaging and workflow solutions. It already had an excellent presence and reputation in southern Africa but was looking for a locally based distributor that could deliver high standards of after-sales service. The pace of todays commercial environment has made customers much more demanding in this respect, so there was a pent-up demand for service and application support.”
Kemtek Imaging Systems now has eight employees who are dedicated to EskoArtwork projects. The technical staff have recently traveled to Belgium to attend in-depth training on EskoArtwork hardware and software solutions. “Knowledge transfer is the key to this relationship,” states Walter Dhooge. “Customer service is extremely important to EskoArtwork, so we are committed to ensuring that Kemtek has all the expertise and skills required to support and sell our complete product portfolio,” he concludes.