Acquisition of Pitman by Agfa Graphics Will Benefit Packaging Industry
WILMINGTON, Del., July 19, 2010 – DuPont Packaging Graphics announced its support of the intended asset sale of the Harold M. Pitman Company to Agfa Graphics, and reaffirmed its relationship with Pitman as distributor of the DuPont™ Cyrel® portfolio of flexographic products.
“Pitman has been U.S distributor for Cyrel® and Cyrel® FAST products for over 35 years. It is an excellent relationship and we look forward to it continuing,” said Wendy Andrushko, North American Director for DuPont Packaging Graphics Products. “Pitman has a very strong sales and technical support organization to service the packaging market, and we’re confident that will remain upon completion of the sale to Agfa.”
“DuPont Packaging Graphics also has a long history with Agfa and believe they are fully committed to the graphic arts,” Andrushko said. “This acquisition reaffirms that commitment, and we’re convinced the packaging industry will benefit.”
DuPont Packaging Graphics is a leading global supplier of flexographic printing systems in digital and conventional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products.
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Source: DuPont Press Release
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