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January 20 2010

Agfa Graphics successful closing

Agfa has successfully finalized the recent acquisitions, announced in November 2009.

The Agfa Graphics business group acquired most of the assets of Gandi Innovations Holdings LLC's North American operations and the shares of its principal foreign subsidiaries.

Gandi Innovations is a global leader in large format inkjet systems.

November 16 2009

Agfa Graphics to acquire assets of Gandi Innovations.

Agfa Graphics to acquire assets of Gandi Innovations Holdings LLC., a leader in large format inkjet printing systems.

   · Acquisition enables Agfa Graphics to significantly increase its presence in large format inkjet printing.
   · Gandi?s portfolio of mid-range large format printers is completely complementary to Agfa Graphics' inkjet business.
   · The proposed transaction will allow Agfa Graphics to serve a large installed base.

Agfa Graphics announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire most of the assets of Gandi Innovations Holdings LLC?s North American operations and the shares of its principal foreign subsidiaries. Gandi Innovations is a global leader in large format inkjet systems. Since May 2009, it has been operating under CCAA protection in Canada and Chapter 15 in the USA. The acquisition is subject to regulatory and court approval and the successful closing of the transaction. The price of the transaction is not being disclosed at this point of time, but it will have no major impact on Agfa's financial debt.

Over the period 2001-2009, Gandi Innovations has created a large installed base of inkjet printing engines, reaching a sales peak of 127 million USD in 2008. Sales in 2009 have strongly suffered from the economic crisis (affecting in particular investment goods) and the uncertainty surrounding the company. Gandi Innovations' long established team has a wealth of pioneering expertise and engineering excellence in large format printing technology. Gandi Innovations' customers include many of the world's leading Point of Purchase and large format printing companies. Over the years, they have come to rely on the company's vision, reliability and cutting-edge technology. Gandi Innovations was founded in 2001 and has its headquarters and its production facilities in Mississauga (Canada). The Group employs 256 highly skilled staff and operates worldwide through sales offices and distributors. Combined with recent announcements on Agfa Graphics' :M-Press Tiger industrial flatbed inkjet press and the launch of new printing engines in the :Anapurna large format range, the acquisition of the assets of Gandi Innovations strengthens Agfa Graphics' leadership in large format inkjet printing systems. "The combination of Gandi Innovations' products and Agfa Graphics' products will result in substantial growth for our inkjet business based on an even more complete system portfolio," said Richard Barham, Agfa Graphics' Vice President Inkjet. "This is an important step in implementing our Inkjet growth strategy. As our own portfolio consists of entry-level and high-end inkjet systems, Gandi Innovations' mid-range systems are a 100% complementary fit with our existing inkjet technology." Gandi Innovations' CEO and co-founder Hary Gandy added: "Joining Agfa Graphics offers Gandi Innovations' staff and customers tremendous opportunities for the future. The combined capabilities and coverage in customer service and research and development will accelerate the launch of new products, deliver new business opportunities and further expand our service to our customers." More information on Agfa-Gevaert, Agfa Graphics and Gandi Innovations can be found on their respective websites: www.agfa.com...

October 19 2009

Gandinnovations - VISCOM Sign '09

Gandinnovations will be showcasing their latest and fastest Grand Format Digital Printers at VISCOM Sign '09. The exhibition line will include their newest 5m UV RTR the 5048 XL with 48 Spectra printheads and the combo machine 1224 FTR with...

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October 7 2009

Gandinnovations and conVerd Move Forward Together

Gandinnovations has added a new product to its Approved Vendor Program (AVP), which was created to give Jeti owners an advantage when it comes to digital printing. Gandinnovations has approved the Enviroboard™ MR (Moisture Resistant) rigid product from conVerd for the entire line of Jeti Flatbed Digital Printers.

“We have had a couple of our customers recommend the conVerd products and after the initial testing, we knew that the product was a perfect match for our flatbed line...

September 11 2009

Gandi at Viscom Dusseldof Germany

Gandinnovations will be exhibiting at Viscom Dusseldorf, Messe Dusseldorf in Hall 8B stand E22 October 01 ? 03rd. The company will exhibit several models in the popular Jeti line of grand-format digital printers and is expecting anxious crowds for the duration of the show. Gandinnovations manufactures several 3 and 5 meter models of solvent and UV roll to roll digital printers as well as a large variety of flatbed models, including the 2030 Continental, a true flatbed designed specifically for the European...

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February 2009

Gandinnovations Expands Approved Vendors Program

Gandinnovations, a world leader in grand format digital printer has expanded its Approved Vendor Program (AVP) and added Aurora Textiles to its impressive list of media partners with the qualification of 4 fabrics. Gandinnovations recently approved the Aurora VC Cotton Canvas, Natural VC Poly Oxford and Upholstery for the Aqua...

February 27 2009

Gandinnovations launches 5 meter JetSpeed XL

We always want to exceed expectations, so our engineers came up with this amazing machine that not only surpasses the production capacity of anything on the market today, but also is eco-friendly.”
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February 03 2009	Two new enhanced service programs
	Gandinnovations already provides its customers with on-site technical support and training during the installation of Jeti printers, but has added two enhanced maintenance and training programs. JETiWORX and JETI EDGE add greater insight and take full advantage of the printers' capabilities. An annual discounted full service maintenance agreement and a two-day preventive maintenance visit along with unlimited telephone support and a 50 percent discount... Read more


February 02 2009	2 New Enhanced Service Programs
	Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, February 02, 2009 ? Gandinnovations&trade, a world leader in grand format digital printer innovations introduces two Enhanced Support Programs for their service portfolio. "We developed these programs to help our customers grow their skill sets and business" says Hary Gandy, Gandinnovations? President based out of corporate offices in San Antonio, Texas... Read more

January 27 2009

Gandinnovations Jeti 3324 AquaJet

New innovations in water-based dye ink technology are allowing output providers to take fabric and textile printing production speed and quality to the next level. One of the latest companies to bottle this revolutionary technology is Gandinnovations with their new Jeti Aquajet 3324 direct to fabric digital printer. Bolingbrook, IL-based Orbus Inc. had the distinction of being.