FFEI appoints CGS as distributor

CGS Publishing Technologies has been appointed as distributor for FFEI’s range of 3D packaging design, publishing and workflow products. Building on the company’s successful ORIS color management line, the CGS/FFEI relationship will benefit the entire packaging and digital supply chains, according to executives from both companies.

‘The combination of FFEI’s 3D packaging design software, workflow solutions and CGS’ award-winning color management technology gives us a unique product portfolio for the packaging design and digital printing markets,’ said CGS CEO Trevor Haworth. ‘It’s also especially gratifying to link up with my former Crosfield colleagues. Both our companies share the same passion for innovation.’

Nick Gilmore, software business manager for FFEI, commented: ‘CGS’ ORIS color management is already established in many of the top printers in North America. This new partnership provides an opportunity for CGS to offer customers the possibility to integrate FFEI’s RealPro Workflow System to manage, automate and centralize imposition, trapping, archiving and color across digital devices. It greatly reduces repetitive tasks, speeds up production and improves profitability.’

The distribution agreement will open up opportunities throughout CGS’ network of local offices and global distributors. At this year’s drupe, both companies will collaborate on products for the packaging industry – particularly RealVue 3D Packager for design and visualization and ORIS color-managed packaging prototypes on the latest Roland printer/cutter devices.

‘Packaging is a complex, fast-growing market, but there are tremendous opportunities for cost savings in the design and prototyping phases,’ Haworth remarked. ‘Thanks to this alliance, designers, brand managers, and service providers will be able to significantly improve their bottom line.’

Andy Cook, managing director of FFEI, concluded: ‘CGS has a strong heritage in the graphic arts world with a deep technical knowledge of the packaging and color markets. They are a perfect fit to help grow the customer base of FFEI’s innovative products; we are all very excited about the future potential this partnership offers.’

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