Mobile, Al -Xante Corporation today announces a three-year agreement with Imation to provide life-cycle service contracts for Xante's entire monochrome and color printer lines including the new Xante ColorLaser, Accel-a-Writer 3N/3DN, Accel-a-Writer 3G, ScreenWriter 3 film system, StockMaker and PlateMaker 3 computer-to-plate system. Through the new contract, Xante can bring the benefit of Imation's industry experience and highly trained technicians to customers, resulting in on-site service for the full product life cycle. "We selected Imation because of its vast experience in the graphic arts and prepress industry," said Arthur Verwey, vice president of worldwide marketing, Xante Corporation. "Imation and our company also share the same philosophy - a desire to provide timely, reliable, unparalleled customer service to each one of our clients." In addition to warranty work and maintenance, Xante will offer full installation services through the Imation agreement. In addition to the on-site services provided by Imation, Xante also offers its customers Cross-Ship and Return-to-Factory service contracts. Xante's complete service selection is designed to offer optimum customer service to each and every customer. "Imation's expertise in the color and monochrome printing arena enabled us to offer the perfect skill set for Xante's current and future service needs," stated Jim Wales, general manager, Imation Digital Solutions and Services. "Imation sees this as a great opportunity to increase business through delivery of technical services that allow our clients to outsource their service requirements so they can focus on their businesses and core competencies."