SpeedPro is a nationally franchised network of 120 cutting-edge large format printing studios, providing extreme resolution digital graphics for tradeshow displays/exhibits, retail signage, building wraps, vehicle wraps and more. SpeedPro is the go-to source for retailers, marketing firms and other savvy businesses looking to maximize brand impact.
 
“We are delighted to partner with a strong industry leader like EFI. This dovetails our company strategy of partnering with proven technology leaders that enable our SpeedPro studios to exploit their competitive edge by providing the highest quality and exceptional value to customers,” said Boris Katsnelson, President, SpeedPro Imaging. “Our national network of studios is clearly very excited about integrating EFI’s high-quality, profitable and productive print solutions.”

With the new agreement, SpeedPro studios can purchase a range of advanced inkjet printing products, including hybrid roll/flatbed printers that handle rigid, sheet and roll-to-roll substrates, and include white ink as a standard capability. EFI’s Professional Services organization will also help individual studios attain G7 standards on EFI printers, ensuring superior, consistent imaging quality needed to service the many blue-chip corporate brands SpeedPro serves.
 
Award-winning value and quality
 
Several SpeedPro studios will be installing the 65-inch EFI Wide Format LED H1625 inkjet hybrid printer this year. Launched at the 2014 International Sign Expo, the printer is a proven, high-quality production solution for print businesses. The printer also received a 2014 MUST SEE ’EMS award.
 
The hybrid roll/flatbed printer features eight-level, variable-drop grayscale imaging and EFI’s industry-leading “cool cure” LED technology, which enables printing on a broad range of substrates, including media that cannot withstand the high-heat drying or curing methods used in other inkjet platforms. LED also is a greener production solution, printing with virtually no VOCs while using less energy compared to traditional UV-curing methods and latex inkjet printers.
 
“SpeedPro Imaging is an innovative service provider in the inkjet graphics space, and EFI is looking forward to helping SpeedPro Imaging studios across the country fuel their success with our advanced LED inkjet technology,” said Frank Mallozzi, EFI’s senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing.
 
SpeedPro and EFI made their announcement during the 2015 ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas, where EFI is showcasing the H1625 LED printer as part of the company’s extensive portfolio of LED and UV inkjet products and production workflow technologies.