A. Koller takes over Typon Imaging
The Thalwil-based company A. Koller is integrating the Swiss graphics division of Typon Imaging as of May 1, 2007, which is thus leaving this division. 20 employees will be taken over, as well as the distribution of the entire range of consumables.
The Thalwil-based company A. Koller is integrating the Swiss graphic arts division of Typon Imaging as of May 1, 2007, which is thus leaving this division. The acquisition includes 20 employees as well as the distribution of the entire range of consumables (printing plates, films and papers, coatings, pressroom chemicals, blankets, various auxiliary products for printing) and the sale of prepress solutions with the associated services. The two parties have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price. A. Koller is thus further expanding its leading position in Switzerland as a provider of complete prepress solutions, according to a media release. With the acquisition of Typon Imaging's graphic arts business, the company is strengthening its market position while expanding its offering with a full range of consumables.
A. Koller will now operate in German-speaking Switzerland at the Thalwil and Krauchthal sites. A branch office will also be operated in French-speaking Switzerland. The entire systems business with sales, technical services, hotline and spare parts service will be consolidated at the existing company headquarters in Thalwil. The consumables business will be managed in Krauchthal, for which the existing premises have been leased on a long-term basis.
For Typon Imaging, this step meant an exit from the graphic market, in which the company had been active since 1937, mainly with the sale of graphic films. With acquisitions and the takeover of commercial agencies, Typon was able to compensate for the collapse of the traditional film business with an expanded product range. In the business with systems and services for prepress, however, it was not possible to achieve the necessary critical size, the statement continues. In the future, Typon will focus on its existing X-ray products business and further expand it.
A. Koller will now operate in German-speaking Switzerland at the Thalwil and Krauchthal sites. A branch office will also be operated in French-speaking Switzerland. The entire systems business with sales, technical services, hotline and spare parts service will be consolidated at the existing company headquarters in Thalwil. The consumables business will be managed in Krauchthal, for which the existing premises have been leased on a long-term basis.
For Typon Imaging, this step meant an exit from the graphic market, in which the company had been active since 1937, mainly with the sale of graphic films. With acquisitions and the takeover of commercial agencies, Typon was able to compensate for the collapse of the traditional film business with an expanded product range. In the business with systems and services for prepress, however, it was not possible to achieve the necessary critical size, the statement continues. In the future, Typon will focus on its existing X-ray products business and further expand it.
