The amalgamation of the two well-known graphic arts suppliers will create a most comprehensive portfolio of colour management products and services on the market, says DES.

David Mulligan, managing director of Colorite Equipment, and Ian Clare, managing director of DES, welcome the new business agreement that will result in the formation of a major new presence in the colour management industry.

Trading under the DES banner, the combined entity will mean more resources, more technical skills and more local service and support with offices and technical staff in all major centres.

DES will continue to serve the digital imaging, prepress, pressroom, photographic and creative markets, as well as venturing into the management of colour and appearance for industrial, automotive and medical markets.

Recently appointed the national manager of X-Rite Products at DES, Bruce Sinnott, will be working closely with David Mulligan, former owner of Colorite Equipment who joins DES as a consultant, in order to assist with the hand over of clients as well as with technical training on X-Rite products for the Colour and Appearance market.

"As industry pioneers in colour management solutions, both of our companies shared many common goals," says Clare.

"We are looking forward to further developing training and education, and raising the profile of the X-Rite equipment in the local markets."

DES stresses that, following the acquisition, it will be 'business as usual' for customers of both companies.

The new entity will maintain a sales and service presence in all states and continue to support and maintain all products currently offered by Colorite Equipment and DES.

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