AWT World Trade acquires General Cylinder screen press line
The AWT World Trade Group has acquired the full line of General Cylinder Press and other assets of BecMar Corporation of
‘This is an exciting acquisition for AWT that adds a new line to our already impressive array of screen printing-related machines, supplies, parts and services,’ said
Sue Proctor, former owner of BecMar, added: ‘This is an outstanding opportunity for General to reach a new level of growth with a well-respected company that has a global presence. We look forwarded to integrating the product line into AWT’s operations and benefiting from its exceptional engineering team.’
Green said Proctor will join AWT to assist in the transition and integration of General products into the AWT line.
General’s product line includes the General Pony Express and Ranger 25. The line is now in its fourth generation, with presses that are suited to spot printing, clear coating, heat transfers, decals, pressure-sensitive labels, greeting cards and P.O.P. displays.
Over the years General has developed more than 70 models and sizes of the cylinder presses capable of print areas ranging from 11-by-12 inches to 60-by-120 inches. General also manufactures stackers and feeders with applications for many industries in addition to printing.
‘Our highly experienced engineers will be introducing further enhancements to the General line, Green said, ‘much like we’ve done since 2002 when we acquired American M&M, another pioneer in the screen printing industry. We are already quite familiar with the General line. Our parts division, Graphic Parts International, has been manufacturing and distributing General replacement parts for several years.’
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