technological capabilities and sales and maintenance performance in the wide format inkjet printer business and its judgment that the alliance will make it possible both to continue serving existing customers reliably and propose solutions to even more.

Mimaki to distribute OKI inkjet printers

As part of its ongoing focus on promoting application awareness, ArtSystems has joined four leading trade associations in the fields of printing, design and signage.   The Nottingham-based distributer has become a member of the British Institute of Interior Designers (BIIP); FESPA, a global federation of 37 national associations for the screen printing, digital

ArtSystems joins leading trade associations

assessment of the true benefits of the latest technology for our vendors and their customers’ businesses. In tandem with the associations and our connections with leading edge manufacturers in the industry we will be working to develop and host applications seminars such as our forthcoming Wide Open Forums plus our continuous professional development (CPD) events, which will be run in partnership with the most relevant associations. “At the heart of ArtSystems success is a culture that supports strong, long-term outcomes through worthwhile education and engagement with our industry, rather than a hard sell. We don’t expect our vendors to move boxes for profit and walk away; we provide value-added solutions, building toward mutual success. We have selected our association partners carefully as we have our vendors. “Our portfolio includes the leading manufacturers in our industry and they deserve nothing less than the best.” www.artsystems.co.uk  

printing, and textile printing community; the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF); and the International Sign Association UK (ISA UK). Manager director Steve Hawker says: “The key benefit to these associations is that they provide access to in-depth industry knowledge in a focused, non- sales environment, enabling fuller

On 6 January 2020 Mimaki Engineering and OKI Data Corporation concluded an exclusive international sales agreement for the distribution of OKI Data’s wide format inkjet printers. Under the terms of this agreement the two companies will expand their sales alliance in Japan, announced in March 2019, to encompass overseas sales. From 1 April 2020 Mimaki Engineering will sell OKI Data’s wide format inkjet printers, ink and other supplies and maintenance parts in overseas markets through Mimaki Engineering’s international sales network. The products covered by this international alliance include OKI Data’s two wide format inkjet printers capable of high speed, high density printing: the ColorPainter H3-104s and ColorPainter M-64, as well as ink and other supplies for these models and for other OKI Data’s wide format inkjet printers previously sold by OKI Data. Mimaki Engineering will initiate sales and maintenance of these products on 1 April. Mimaki Engineering develops, manufactures, sells and maintains

commercial inkjet printers, cutting plotters and the ink and software used with such products. Backed by an international dealer network in 150 countries, Mimaki Engineering says it delivers a comprehensive environment for delivering peace of mind to customers. OKI Data concluded this agreement based on its high regard for Mimaki Engineering’s

ArtSystems has joined four trade associations in the fields of printing, design and signage.

Products covered by this international alliance include OKI Data’s ColorPainter M-64s.

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