The arrangement encompasses the sole distribution rights to the MGI printing products in Australia. MGI presents one of the most versatile digital portfolios in the global graphics market, comprising toner and inkjet technologies including the flagship Meteor series of multi-substrate digital presses, Jetvarnish 3D inkjet spot UV coater, Jetcard 3D inkjet card factory, UVarnish flood UV coater and PressCard Pro/PunchCard Pro laminating and die cutting solutions for the plastic card market.
Markus Haefeli, CEO, Ferrostaal Australia says, “The addition of the MGI product range strengthens our existing product line-up and clearly establishes Ferrostaal as a global leader in providing solutions to the printing industry. The MGI print solutions allow us to build on our existing customer relationships to offer alternative solutions at a time when added value is top-of-mind.”
Michael Abergel, executive vice president and managing director for MGI USA says, “Ferrostaal’s breadth of experience with offset printing, packaging and bindery technologies, along with their strong customer relationships and technical support, is the perfect complement to our digital printing and finishing solutions. We look forward to a mutually successful relationship.”
Founded in 1982, MGI Digital Graphic Technology designs, manufactures and markets a full and innovative range of award-winning digital presses and a complete line of versatile finishing solutions. MGI has a portfolio comprised of several thousand customers in a wide range of sectors, including graphic industry professionals, Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, plastic card manufacturers, silk screeners and photo labs.
MGI is registered on the Euronext Paris Alternext stock exchange. They received the prestigious OSEO Innovative Company and OSEO Excellence labels respectively in 2009 and 2012 in recognition of their expertise and innovation in the graphics and finishing industry. In addition, MGI has won thirteen international product awards from 2008-2012 related to technological innovation, including the 2010 Siemens Innovation Grand Prix and the 2011 Engineering Prize for their colour inkjet technology.
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