New Goss agent in South Korea eager to explore label and packaging opportunities

Based in Seoul, Alles International will be responsible for the sales, installation, parts and servicing of Goss' web offset systems and ancillaries for commercial printing, newspaper publishing and packaging print production.

Goss said the appointment will provide it with access to Alles International's established presence in the market, as well as its expertise across a broad range of print disciplines.

Alles International managing director BS Park said the company is eager to start exploring the opportunities for the use of Goss products by packaging and label producers in Korea.

‘South Korea continues to see steady growth in packaging and is predicted to rank solidly among the world top 10 packaging producers across almost all packaging sectors over the next five years.

‘The versatility of the Vpak platform across film and board applications and its easy integration with other packaging processes and technologies offers great potential as developments unfold. What's more, here as in many other countries, we're seeing a clear trend towards more package versions or SKUs, which makes us optimistic that the timing is right to introduce Vpak technology to this market.’

Tim Mercy, managing director of Goss Asia Pacific, said: ‘We have already been impressed by the professionalism and business vision of our new colleagues, Alles International. Its stated mission is to deliver the best total solution for every customer, encompassing the highest quality, most professional service and the best individual products for each stage in their print production chain. We can supply the latter and we feel very confident that our end customers will be in safe hands regarding the rest.’

Park described the addition of the Goss brand to the company’s portfolio as a ‘great win’.

‘Goss has an excellent range of well-established products for this market, offering choice and flexibility in all key areas,’ said Park. ‘Being able to offer a wide variety of technologies purposely designed for 4x1 newspaper production is a real strength, for example. It will help create an open dialogue and exchange of ideas with customers about possibilities for both immediate requirements and future aspirations.’