Konica Minolta and Anderson & Vreeland Combine Resources to Introduce New Mid-Level Digital Printer for Narrow Web
Bryan, OH (PRWEB) June 18, 2015 -- Anderson & Vreeland Inc. and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. today announced a joint-venture distribution agreement that combines the resources of both companies to introduce the new bizhub PRESS C71cf specifically designed for narrow web applications. The C71cf will be available from A&V serving the Flexo and Packaging markets. The C71cf will offer high-end digital performance at a lower cost.
The Konica Minolta C71cf toner-based press takes the extremely successful bizhub PRESS series of printers to a whole new level offering 4C CMYK, up to 44’/min speed, 13” width, up to 47” repeats and1200x1200dpi resolution (with a optical resolution of 3600dpi for incredible image quality). Accepting PDF, PS and TIFF formats, the bizhub PRESS C71cf is compatible with Synthetic, PP/PET and PSA stocks and works with inline or offline finishing solutions.
“This strategic partnership allows us to offer high-end digital printing technology to a much wider spectrum of the narrow web market,” said Bill Troxil, SVP of Strategic Business Development for Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. “A&V’s extensive sales and service organization will help us reach a wider customer base who want high-end digital performance for a lower price point,” added Troxil.
Anderson & Vreeland offers over 50 years of printing experience providing their packaging and labeling customers with the most innovative material and technological solutions available. “We are excited to team with Konica Minolta and present their award-winning digital printing solutions to the flexo market,” said Darin Lyon, Executive Vice President of Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. “Konica Minolta places us in the unique position to offer our customers exclusive benefits and technologies for digital printing.”
About Konica Minolta
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is one of the leaders in information management focused on enterprise content, technology optimization and cloud services. Our portfolio of offerings deliver solutions to improve our customers’ speed to market, manage technology costs, and facilitate the sharing of information to increase productivity. The All Covered IT Services division offers a range of IT strategy, support, project and cloud computing solutions across all verticals. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant on the Gartner 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for eight consecutive years. Konica Minolta, Inc. has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for three years in a row. For more information, please visit: http://www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter @konicaminolta.us.
About Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.
Founded in 1961, Anderson & Vreeland has earned an international reputation as a leading provider of flexo prepress solutions for the graphic arts industry. The company offers a “systems” approach to conducting business by evaluating customer needs and offering the best solutions in the form of equipment, materials, training, and technology tailored for each customer. A&V supports these solutions with over 50 years of experience and a staff of technical sales representatives thoroughly knowledgeable about the fine points of flexography. The company’s substantial flexo experience and technical support sets it apart from other prepress suppliers. This experience and support results in smoother and easier integration of converging technologies affecting flexo prepress. Further information is available on the web at http://www.AndersonVreeland.com.
Tim Knudsen, Knudsen, Gardner & Howe, Inc., +1 (216) 235-2597, [email protected]
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