Presstek Signs Partnership with German Dealer, Heinrich Baumann

Announcing the appointment, Ray Hillhouse, Director of Sales and Operations for Presstek Europe, commented, “Germany is the largest market in western Europe so our choice of partners here was a critical one. We regard Heinrich Baumann as a very strong asset for Presstek. Our new partner combines a strong customer base with in-depth knowledge of the graphic arts industry and a highly professional approach to customer care. I am confident that Heinrich Baumann will play a key role in supporting our European growth strategy, and we look forward to their support at drupa, the world’s largest trade show for the graphic arts market.”

Founded in 1930 in Frankfurt am Main, Heinrich Baumann Grafisches Centrum is one of Germany’s best-known partners to the graphic arts industry. It has subsidiaries in Cologne, Meckenheim, Solms, Leipzig, Hanover and Verden. At the moment, the Baumann group in total has a staff of 500. Heinrich Baumann Grafisches Centrum will support Presstek DI presses at drupa.

The DI Product Line

Presstek 52DI – This landscape digital offset press operates at up to 10,000 impressions per hour with a maximum sheet size of 520 x 375 mm (20.47 x 14.76”), delivering up to 20,000 A4 pages per hour.

Presstek 34DI – This digital offset press produces up to 7,000, 340 x 460 mm (13.39 x 18.11”) sheets per hour, delivering up to 14,000 A4 pages an hour.

About Presstek
Presstek, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek’s patented DI®, CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. Presstek subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek’s and external customers’ applications. For further information visit www.presstek.com, send an e-mail to info@presstek.com or call +44 20 8745 8000 (Europe).