California Sign Printer Purchases Agfas :Anapurna XL2 Wide-Format Printer
Press release from the issuing company
Orlando, FL (SGIA Booth #2512) - October 24, 2007 - Agfa Graphics today announced that the Sign-A-Rama in Escondido, CA, has purchased an :Anapurna XL2 wide-format industrial inkjet printer. The UV curable print engine will be demonstrated live at Agfas exhibit during SGIA 07 in Orlando. Sign-A-Rama Escondido is part of the Sign-A-Rama franchise which has 600 stores in 25 countries.
With the :Anapurna XL2, Sign-A-Rama Escondido expects to further develop several niche markets in its region for large-format printing capabilities, including real estate agencies, point-of-purchase retailers, and as a wholesale option for other small printers. The :Anapurna XL2 inkjet printer allows Sign-A-Rama to deliver excellent large-format results on uncoated rigid as well as roll media in widths up to 98 inches, giving the shop the flexibility to attract new business opportunities.
"Our philosophy is that a custom-made, well-designed, high-quality sign, banner or poster can give a business or organization the identity it needs to succeed. Identity is always crucial," said Jon Hudson, owner of Sign-A-Ramas Escondido franchise. "The image conveyed through the use of large-format printing should represent quality and pride, and thats why we go to great lengths to make sure that the equipment we purchase can support that goal day after day and job after job." Hudson will be on-hand at the Agfa booth at SGIA to discuss his newest printer.
"Jon runs a very progressive shop that is growing rapidly because of his proactive approach to winning new business. Our dynamic wide-format printer will be a tremendous step for him, as he continues to look for ways to add to his shops ability to meet customer demands," added Agfas Julian Robledo, general manager, Inkjet Solutions, North America. "The :Anapurna XL2 is an innovative piece of equipment that matches the motivation and determination of a shop like Sign-A-Rama Escondido, and with Agfas C3 strategy-complete integration, complete services, and complete benefits-Agfa will be sure to support that determination for years to come."
The :Anapurna XL2 is designed to deliver excellent print quality for POP displays, posters, banners, fleet displays, exhibition panels, stage graphics, construction announcements, ad panels and many other large-format projects,. The :XL2 is also capable of borderless printing, which saves time and material, as well as dual board printing to enhance productivity, and white printing to further enhance new business opportunities.