UK Screen has signed an agreement Thunderbolt Solutions, which will allow the South African reseller to distribute the company’s flagship Truepress Jet520HD high-definition inkjet web press. Screen claimed that it has shipped over 100 units.
Thunderbolt Solutions was founded in 1999 and provides a vast array of services across the printing market.
Gerry Baker, CEO at Thunderbolt Solutions, said, “Screen is a well-known and highly regarded company within the industry, particularly with regards to the quality and reliability of its products. We have previous experience through distribution of Screen CTP solutions for over a year. This is an exciting period in the development of inkjet printing, and we are looking forward to continuing to work with Screen to boost sales in South Africa.”
The Screen Truepress Jet520HD series are high-definition inkjet web presses with a print resolution of 1,200 dpi and precise droplet size control at up to 150 metres per minute.
Steve Low, vice president service and support, Screen Europe, stated, “There’s a lot of interest in South Africa in the advantages in Screen’s inkjet technology.
Thunderbolt Solutions is a distributor that perfectly matches our ambitions in the region, and their industry-knowledge is second to none. We’re looking forward to a long and successful partnership.”