09.09.05
Van Son Holland Ink Corporation (www.vansonink.com) and Pitman Company (www.pitman.com), a leading independent North American graphic arts supplier, have announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance. The alliance strengthens Pitman’s capabilities as a single source provider for pressroom needs by expanding its portfolio to include a full line of inks, and provides Van Son with the opportunity to broaden its market reach through the addition of a national distribution partner for the Van Son Quickson Series of ink, specifically designed for mid- to large-sized commercial sheetfed presses.
Under the agreement, Pitman will market Van Son inks. Van Son will support and complement Pitman’s U.S. ink blending and mixing facilities, ensuring fast turnaround for customers. Van Son will also provide sales and product training to Pitman’s regionally-based pressroom sales specialists.
“The alliance with Van Son enables us to integrate exceptional ink products and outstanding customer service into our comprehensive product portfolio, significantly increasing the level of total commitment to our customers,” said Dwight Collier, vice president of the pressroom division at Pitman Company. “Following our decision to position Pitman as a major supplier of high quality inks and related products, we spent many months evaluating potential ink partners to determine which company offers the strongest assets in that market. With its world-class reputation for quality inks, we all agreed it’s Van Son. The company has done an excellent job of winning an important sector of the mid-size and commercial print market with its Quickson Series, manufactured specifically for large, sheetfed presses. We intend to expand on the growing industry-wide product acceptance of that line and also offer the many other strong entries in the Van Son line, including digital inks.”
“This alliance brings together two market leaders who have succeeded through the years based on their ability to be very customer-centric,” said Joe Bendowski, president of Van Son Holland Ink, N.A. “Van Son rounds out the total solution for Pitman customers and gives our inks expanded market presence. We are excited about what this relationship can provide to printing companies who recognize the value of one quality provider for all their pressroom needs.”
Under the agreement, Pitman will market Van Son inks. Van Son will support and complement Pitman’s U.S. ink blending and mixing facilities, ensuring fast turnaround for customers. Van Son will also provide sales and product training to Pitman’s regionally-based pressroom sales specialists.
“The alliance with Van Son enables us to integrate exceptional ink products and outstanding customer service into our comprehensive product portfolio, significantly increasing the level of total commitment to our customers,” said Dwight Collier, vice president of the pressroom division at Pitman Company. “Following our decision to position Pitman as a major supplier of high quality inks and related products, we spent many months evaluating potential ink partners to determine which company offers the strongest assets in that market. With its world-class reputation for quality inks, we all agreed it’s Van Son. The company has done an excellent job of winning an important sector of the mid-size and commercial print market with its Quickson Series, manufactured specifically for large, sheetfed presses. We intend to expand on the growing industry-wide product acceptance of that line and also offer the many other strong entries in the Van Son line, including digital inks.”
“This alliance brings together two market leaders who have succeeded through the years based on their ability to be very customer-centric,” said Joe Bendowski, president of Van Son Holland Ink, N.A. “Van Son rounds out the total solution for Pitman customers and gives our inks expanded market presence. We are excited about what this relationship can provide to printing companies who recognize the value of one quality provider for all their pressroom needs.”