Muller Martini acquires VSOP patents from Drent

Muller Martini has acquired patents for the VSOP technology from Dutch press manufacturer Drent Goebel, which was recently declared bankrupt. A new Muller Martini VSOP series, offering flexible package and cardboard printing, will be launched by the end of 2009.

Muller Martini CEO Bruno Mller sees the acquisition of the VSOP patents and the launch of the VSOP (Variable Sleeve Offset Press) printing press as an important step toward strengthening Muller Martini’s position in the market: ’We are investing in solutions that will provide our customers with new business opportunities in flexible and cardboard-box packaging,’ he said. ’VSOP technology is designed to guarantee their success in a market with growth potential and will give us a leading role in package printing. Our customers require technology that is relevant to both current and future marketplace realities. Muller Martini will make sure that need is fulfilled.’

Combining the new VSOP series with its existing Alprinta and Concepta product lines, Muller Martini will also provide printers with individual advice on expanding into the manufacture of packaging and other commercial printing opportunities.

Yves Rogivue, member of the executive board at Muller Martini, and head of the printing-press division, commented: ’The current situation at Drent Goebel hinders an easy transfer of know how and the access to spare parts. We will do our utmost to build up service and spare part expertise in our global sales and service network, latest by the end of the year. Our goal is to deliver the highest levels of uptime for the printing presses installed, both now and in the future.’

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