Mark Andy acquires Presstek

Presstek is a supplier of direct imaging (DI) offset plates and presses, CtP products and service for commercial and in-plant customers. With the Presstek acquisition, Mark Andy now serves as one of the only full-complement providers to the global graphic arts and print industry.

Presstek’s team of over 60 technical professionals will be integrated within Mark Andy’s service infrastructure, making it the largest, regionally-staffed service organization in North America. Certified technicians will support equipment service for brands such as Presstek, ABDick, Ryobi, Heidelberg, Xerox, KBA, Epson and more.

Mark Andy and Presstek have maintained a strong partnership over the years, with Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP) fulfilling all orders in North America for Presstek DI and CtP products. Integrating Presstek’s sales and service teams within MAPP will yield many benefits to Presstek’s existing customers, it is claimed, including improved market coverage, extensive parts inventory, enhanced service resources, single point of invoicing and faster response times.

Kevin Wilken, Mark Andy CEO, commented: ‘Presstek has been a force in the small and medium format offset segment for many years. Presstek’s DI plates and equipment, and CtP solutions are well-respected throughout the industry, and I am happy to welcome the Presstek employees and products into the Mark Andy family. 

‘We expect Presstek’s customers to benefit from Mark Andy’s stable leadership, tremendous customer service and unmatched product offerings, including MAPP offset print supplies and consumables, and Mark Andy digital print equipment.’

This development has resulted in a number of appointments and promotions at Mark Andy.

Presstek’s Zahara waterless plates division, which is not being acquired by Mark Andy, will be spun out into a new company, Verico Technology, headed by former Presstek CEO Yuval Dubois. Verico Technology will focus on expanding its market share for cut sheet aluminum waterless plates and coating technologies in the printing industry, as well as venturing into new market segments.

‘Mark Andy’s acquisition of Presstek is a big win for customers from both organizations,’ noted Dubois. ‘We are pleased for the long-term benefits that this initiative will bring to the market.’