EFI acquires MIS provider Technique

EFI has acquired Technique, a provider of MIS/ERP (management information systems and enterprise resource planning) software products for the printing and packaging industries.

‘We are excited to have Technique join the EFI family and our expanding portfolio of business automation technologies,’ said Marc Olin, general manager of EFI's Productivity Software business unit.

‘Many customers have benefited from the key technology advantages of the Technique solution, and we intend to continue to develop and support the product for many years into the future. We will also provide Technique customers an integrated workflow with our industry leading Fiery digital front ends and inkjet portfolio including Vutek, Jetrion and wide format devices.’

‘Technique is thrilled about the opportunity to join EFI, which is becoming the clear leader and even larger provider in productivity software for printing companies worldwide,’ said Technique's CEO Paul Cooper. ‘The world of print is changing quickly and being part of the EFI family gives our customers instant access to wider solutions from their portfolio, together with the opportunity for more local support.’

EFI provides a comprehensive set of MIS/ERP software and will look to integrate portions of Technique's capabilities with EFI's Monarch, Pace and Radius products.

Technique consists of privately held Technique Business Systems Limited, a UK company located in Leeds, and Technique Inc, a Delaware, USA-based corporation.

The Technique management team and employees will join EFI as part of the Productivity Software Business Unit, ensuring the continuity of products and services delivery for Technique customers, and bringing significant domain expertise to EFI.

EFI will also be highlighting Technique and its full portfolio at its annual user conference, EFI Connect, which takes place on 15-18 January 2013 at Wynn Las Vegas.

‘Connect offers our entire customer base an opportunity to meet the extended EFI team, join the user community and explore possibilities with EFI,’ added Olin. ‘There is a hands-on solution center, a variety of class room sessions and some great general sessions. We'll also discuss the long-term plans regarding EFI Technique suite.’

Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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