Partnership expands Spicers Canada product portfolio while increasing Fujifilm’s graphic systems solutions reach

Mississauga, Ontario – FUJIFILM Canada Inc. has announced a national distributor agreement with Spicers Canada, a fifth generation family-owned leading distribution company of commercial print and business papers, specialty products, graphic solutions, sign & display media, and industrial packaging products based in Vaughan, Ontario. Under the terms of the agreement, Spicers will act as nationwide distributor for the Graphics Division of FUJIFILM Canada Inc. including its CTP (computer-to-plate) plates and related equipment.

Fujifilm continues to focus on the evolving Canadian printing landscape with the overall goal to meet the increasing market demand for consumables and technological upgrades. Adding Spicers Canada as a national distributor will provide FUJIFILM Canada supplementary full national coverage with the ability to leverage Spicers Canada’s extensive network of over 600 employees and 25 regional centres that helps with product inventory and logistical coordination for faster customer deliverables.

"Because of their core competency, we at Fujifilm, are excited about the addition of this new distributor for us in the Canadian market,” said Stephane Blais, vice president, Graphic Systems and Technical Services divisions, Fujifilm Canada Inc. “Spicers strong sales and logistic capabilities made it a logical choice as a partner with whom to expand and amplify Fujifilm's product offerings in Canada."

Spicers had an interest in increasing available solutions from a well-respected partner in order to best serve Canada’s print industry. “We are proud to be in this position to expand the Spicers product portfolio to include Fujifilm solutions,” said Spicers Canada president, Cory Turner. “Combining Fujifilm technology with Spicers distribution capabilities is a partnership we trust Canadian customers will be excited about.”

Paul Tasker, vice president, national graphic systems and solutions, Spicers Canada added, “We are excited to announce the addition of the globally recognized Fujifilm brand of plate products to the Spicers product portfolio. The addition of Fujifilm’ graphic systems offerings will enhance the scope of our pressroom products, providing solutions designed to maximize pressroom productivity.”

For more information about Fujifilm Canada, please visit: www.fujifilm.ca.