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X-Rite Expands Its Reach into Signage and Wide Format Printing Markets With Appointment Of Tekgraf As Distributor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--X-Rite, Incorporated (NASDAQ: XRIT), the world leader in color management, measurement and communication technologies today announced the appointment of a leader in the wide-format color printing distribution industry, Tekgraf Corporation, as an Authorized Distributor for North America. Under the terms of the agreement, Tekgraf will distribute X-Rite's full range of award-winning digital imaging, prepress and printing color management solutions, thereby expanding X-Rite's reach into the fast growing signage and wide format printing markets.
"Our solutions are ideally suited to the unique needs of the wide format and signage markets. Tekgraf's commitment, industry knowledge and unmatched expertise will help us further strengthen our leadership in these markets and offer complementary solutions to our vast network of reseller partners." comments Buzz Apostol, X-Rite's vice president of sales for North America.
"Tekgraf is very pleased to have become an X-Rite distribution partner, as X-Rite has always been the industry leader in color management technology." said Scott Barker, president and CEO of Tekgraf. "With the production cost of printing signs ever increasing, there is a very real and immediate need for effective and accurate color processes for so many customers working with wider format aqueous print processes, UV and grand format technologies and we feel uniquely placed to help these customers implement a solid color management strategy using X-Rite's industry leading solutions."
About X-Rite
(NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes design industry color leader Pantone, Inc., develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite's expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit [ www.xrite.com ]
About Tekgraf
Tekgraf is a distributor in the wide-format color printing industry, working with manufacturers such as 3M, Canon, DuPont, Epson, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Island Clean Air, Kodak, ONYX, Summa, Vidar-Contex, and many others. Headquartered in Greenville, SC, Tekgraf has annual revenues exceeding $125 million. Tekgraf distributes products through its channel of resellers with key markets served include fine art & photography, digital graphics, proofing & publishing, technical graphics, emerging technologies and specialty & consumables. Through New Vision, Tekgraf's services arm, the organization offers full-service technical and marketing support. For more information, visit [ www.tekgraf.com ], or call 1.888.550.8543.
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