Press release
Antilope Printing investing 3 million euros
Investing in the supermodern KBA 8-colour printing press – a powerful weapon in times of crisis
The graphics industry, and more specifically the printing sector, is very sensitive to market trends and periods of crisis. The figures of sector federation Febelgra have proved this true once again. In 2009 the number of printing houses further decreased to under 900 companies. Moreover employment in the sector dipped to absolute historical depths. The reason for this regression is the great overcapacity in the Belgian market. In addition, the sector has seen its exports diminish as our graphic companies are losing their competitive edge. It is therefore with great surprise that we see Antilope once again embarking on a very significant and anti-cyclical investment. Marc Binnenmans (CEO Antilope): “Many companies have put their investments on hold during this time of crisis. But, just as before during hard times, Antilope is investing in innovation without any reservation. This is made abundantly clear by the investment in the superautomated KBA colour printing press. It will raise the efficiency and the quality of the printed product to unprecedented heights. This in turn offers the print purchaser great advantages in terms of quality, timing and price. What’s more, the investment brings with it a total and new package of innovations. In addition to commercial printing we are expanding our services to include cardboard: Antilope Cardboard. We are also creating new cross media ICT workflows, under the name Antilope Online, to facilitate contacts with clients in Belgium and abroad.”
About Antilope nv
Antilope Printing nv (Lier) is part of the Antilope Group, a groundbreaking and competitive graphics media group operating internationally. Under the seal of its motto "An Eye for Quality", the Antilope Group deploys its vast technology and talent to achieve the highest quality and the most comprehensive services in every respect.
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