Nuova Gidue and Smag sign French distribution agreement

Nuova Gidue, a manufacturer of combination presses for the label and packaging markets, and Smag, a manufacturer of converting equipment for the digital and conventional markets, have signed an agreement which will see Smag distribute the Italian company's products in France.   

Federico d’Annunzio, MD of Nuova Gidue, said: ‘[I] greatly thank Saverio Monopoli and Graphic Evolutions for the strong support in France during the last very difficult year, when GE has shown true and effective loyalty to our company. Nuova Gidue and Graphic Evolutions will fully continue their cooperation and focus together on the North African emerging markets, where we plan to widen our sales and service organization and strengthen our actual presence.’  

Stephan Rateau, MD of Smag, commented: ‘We had for many years a successful relation with Gidue. French converters are very satisfied with the Gidue machines, and today we are happy to work with Nuova Gidue to support existing installations and to propose innovation and creative solutions. It is good for our customers and for our industry.’ 

Federico d’Annunzio continued: ‘We must provide a perfect local sales and service support. The past “dreams” of globalization led to mistakes which must not be repeated. A strong local organization is fundamental to the French market, and Smag can provide a true first-class service. Successful innovation needs focus on an effective 360 degree partnership.’  

The distribution agreement includes the full Nuova Gidue range of flexo, offset and multi-process combination presses, including the new press lines which have been recently introduced to the market – Short Combat and Master Combat. 

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