Rosh Ha'ayin – Scodix Ltd., the leading developer of UV DigitalEnhancement presses, signed a distribution agreement with Chromos AG. This agreement will enable Chromos AG to distribute the Scodix1200 DigitalEmbossing press and its consumables, to the Swiss and Austrian markets. Chromos AG will also provide customers with technical and product support for the Scodix1200 DigitalEnhancement press.

Chromos AG is a well known distributor of equipment with a large customer base in the region. Chromos AG knows it needs to provide the best and most comprehensive set of solutions to keep its customers ahead of the competition.

Scodix recently launched the Scodix1200 UV DigitalEmbossing Press at IPEX 2010, receiving worldwide recognition and establishing the DigitalEmbossing as the most innovative solution at the show. Scodix goal is to continue to provide more solutions which are state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly and meet customer requirements.

"This strategic relationship with Scodix strengthens Chromos AG world class product portfolio of pressroom solutions across a broad range of key printing applications. The Scodix complements other solutions offered by Chromos AG to our customers and provide them with a one-stop shop approach" states Daniel Broglie, Chief Executive Officer at Chromos AG.

"We are pleased to have Chromos AG as a partner in the distribution and logistics of our products," said Dror Danai, VP Global Sales at Scodix. "This partnership will help Scodix extend its reach in the commercial marketplace while bringing efficiency in delivery and support".

The Scodix1200
The Scodix1200 UV DigitalEmbossing Press enables effortlessly digital embossing of selective areas (gloss or matte) on printed media with a unique and thick clear ink of up to 70 microns, dual-sided, thereby enriching the printed application with an embossing effect that gives dimensionality and texture to images and words.

Its easy-to-use digital interface supports Variable Data Embossing (VDE) for personalized applications, such as greeting cards, business cards, invitations, and stationary applications as well as photo albums and other W2P applications. The Scodix1200 is ideal for short, medium and long runs, it stores all image data digitally from a PC, works with both PDF and Tiff files in a variety of formats including B2 and A3 (up to 50x70 cm/20x28 inch) and accepts a wide selection of substrates (135-500 gr/m2).