Wide-format printing dealer to offer Agfa's :Sherpa inkjet solutions

Agfa appoints New Business Development Manager in the U.K. for Large Format Digital Printing

• Press release
• Mortsel (Belgium)
• February 04, 2005 16:00

Agfa announced today that McLink Limited, a leading specialist in wide-format printing solutions, has become the newest dealer to offer Agfa's :Sherpa line of inkjet printers. Based in Preston, Lancashire (U.K.), McLink serves customers across the country with wide format printing products and an extensive range of related accessories and consumables.

"We have invested heavily to ensure that McLink stays at the forefront of the industry," said Keith McQueen, managing director, McLink Limited "The McLink team are continuously innovating and pushing back the boundaries of wide-format print technology. As such, we are proud to be able to offer Agfa's high-quality :Sherpa line of wide-format products and services to our customers."

McLink has invested heavily in its infrastructure, recently relocating into a state-of-the-art facility that includes a display area to showcase the range of hardware and media available.

Agfa's new Business Development Manager in the U.K. for Large Format Digital Printing, Graham Kennedy, says McLink will be able to provide its customers with everything from Agfa's :Sherpa wide-format printing line, such as the :Grand Sherpa and :Grand Sherpa Universal, wide-format accessories, and specialised :AgfaJet inkjet media.

"Commercial printers who use Agfa's wide format solutions are able to offer their customer high speed, high-quality printing in a variety of applications," Kennedy said. "As specialists in the wide-format printing industry, McLink Limited was a natural fit for our :Sherpa line of products. We are pleased to be working with experts who are dedicated industry professionals with an eye for high-quality printing."

About :Sherpa

Agfa's wide-format product line includes the fast and reliable :Sherpa printers, available in sizes from 61 cm to 2.21 m (24- to 87-inches) wide. Each :Sherpa is fully integrated with colour-management tools and productivity options, and can handle anything from display graphics, high quality posters and backlit displays, to banners and vehicle graphics. The :Sherpa's state-of-the-art, high resolution piezo-electric technology provides uncompromised speed and quality.