Highcon, a manufacturer of digital cutting and creasing machines, has announced it has formed a global partnership with Electronics for Imaging (EFI) as the two companies look to provide a flexible foundation for digital growth.
The news follows the recent announcement that former HP Indigo general manager, Alon Bar-Shany, had stepped into the role of Chairman of Highcon.
A statement released by the two companies says with a common group of core customers and EFI’s industry-focused ERP software solutions, the goal is to offer customers an integrated, end-to-end business productivity and workflow solution, providing a flexible foundation for digital growth.
EFI’s Packaging and Corrugated Suites deliver off the shelf productivity benefits which EFI says targets specific business areas to reduce waste and inefficiency in the packaging production process and drive cost savings with integrated eCommerce, ERP and shop floor data collection.
A joint statement released by the two companies says the partnership will significantly improve lead times for printed material development by delivering a fully optimised supply chain that brings together buyers, converters, and digital converting equipment through robust two-way connectivity.
It adds this platform will deliver real value to businesses looking to improve efficiency, manage and optimise paper and inventory, reduce process waste and improve profits by leveraging automation.
Ken Hanulec, EFI VP Worldwide Marketing said: “We see the digital corrugated market as being a strong growth area. The EFI Nozomi solutions have really begun revolutionising the industry and as part of our holistic view of the marketplace we identified Highcon as being the leader in the next step in the digital process – digital finishing. Their digital cutting and creasing solutions enable the kind of on-demand production that drives customer success. We are excited about the potential of addressing the market together.”
Gaby Matsliach, Senior VP, General Manager, EFI Productivity Software added: “At EFI we have constantly focused our efforts on driving customer productivity and have released a comprehensive Suite of productivity solutions for the packaging industry. I have been impressed by Highcon’s similar drive for customer efficiency and we are delighted to partner with them in optimizing digital procurement and production workflows.”
Shlomo Nimrodi, Highcon CEO said: “We are excited about working with EFI towards a genuinely end-to-end digital solution, Nozomi and Beam platforms, coupled with workflow automation that will answer the market needs for sustainability and Industry 4.0 manufacturing efficiencies. Collaboration with other industry players in the digital space is a critical part of our go to market strategy and we will continue to drive this strategy demonstrating our commitment to provide the best comprehensive solution to the inherent limitations in the conventional process.”
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