Phoenix, Arizona -- LithoTechnics Inc., developer of Metrix, intelligent, automated job planning and imposition system, announced today the signing of a distribution agreement with Royce Photo/Graphics Supply, Inc., a leading full-line dealer and authorized service center for the combined industries of graphic arts, photography, workflows and digital print solutions. Under the agreement, Royce will sell and service the entire Metrix line of products, on Windows and Mac OS X.

"Royce Photo/Graphics Supply is focused on delivering products that really fit our customers' production needs – but especially in these times, products that maximize the bottom line," said Jay Harris, Director E.I. Technologies of Royce Photo/Graphics Supply, Inc. Harris continued, "Metrix has proven itself as a product that not only automates and integrates various aspects of pre- and post-production, but one that offers tremendous cost savings so important in today's environment. We've already introduced Metrix to several of our customers who are thrilled with the preliminary results, and we anticipate broad acceptance among our clientele."

Rohan Holt, President of LithoTechnics, stated: "Royce Photo/Graphics is a well-known and respected distributor in the graphic communications industry, with an outstanding reputation for integrity and service." Holt continued, "Royce's team of experienced professionals has been quick to grasp the benefits that Metrix can bring to their customers, and we are delighted to be working with them."

The Metrix family includes Metrix Commercial, Metrix Max, Metrix X-8 and Metrix X-80, targeted at different segments of the commercial print market. All editions are available on Mac OS X and Windows, and all automatically plan and impose flat, folded, and bound work. All editions can import JDF and export imposed PDF. Select editions also export various forms of JDF for prepress and finishing. The Metrix family is available in English, German, Spanish, French, and Simplified Chinese.