Brixen, Italy – Fogepack Systemes has been confirmed as the new partner in France for Vanguard Europe.

The comprehensive agreement with Fogepack Systemes covers sales, distribution, service and consumables is part of Vanguard Europe’s strategic step to continue growing its customers’ business together through meeting and anticipating needs.

Fogepack Systemes was established 40 years ago and also has an established consumables business. In the past decade it has increased its annual turnover from €2million to €7million, with service activities and the graphic arts and communication sector now accounting for 50% of its business, which is expected to increase further with the new partnership.

A new dedicated staff member to coordinate the Vanguard Europe operation has been employed and will work closely with the 18-strong team at Fogepack Systemes, of whom 10 are technical specialists.

“We're thrilled to welcome Fogepack Systemes as our new business partner in France,” said Fabian Sottsas, Managing Director of Vanguard Europe. “This is another example of our ongoing commitment to grow our operations quickly and efficiently. France is an important growth market where we see huge opportunities for sales. We have made significant progress this year, as we continue to grow business together profitably for our customers. Our mission is to continue to replicate the success of our parent company, which has installed well over a thousand LFP printing systems across the Americas.”

Roland Alberti, Head of Operations for Fogepack Systemes, said: “This is the start of an exciting new era. There is huge market potential in France for Vanguard Europe systems, which has a great and sales and support team. We look forward to promoting these high-quality, industrial speed machines that are competitively priced in the market in a full solutions approach.”