Kongsberg appoints distributor in Oceania

Under the new agreement, GMS Pacific will manage all sales, distribution, and servicing of the complete range of Kongsberg digital finishing technologies and tools from its base in Melbourne, Australia.

‘This latest agreement is a part of our ongoing process of moving towards a more efficient and effective way to meet the evolving needs of our customers,’ said Stuart Fox, president of Kongsberg PCS. ‘The team at GMS Pacific has more than 20 years combined experience working with Kongsberg solutions. We are delighted to now begin this partnership as the exclusive digital finishing solution provider for its business.

‘With this distribution agreement, we are living up to our ethos of “global presence, local service”. While we realize a company, our size doesn’t necessarily have the scale to offer the level of service we’d like in all parts of the world, having GMS Pacific as a local full-service distributor will enable us to give our customers across Australia and New Zealand the level of attention they deserve.

GMS Pacific will hold stock of spare parts and Kongsberg consumables in its Australian and New Zealand warehouses, so customers could enjoy the full range of sales and follow-up services and speak to a representative in the same local time zone, improving their experience and removing potential delays. 

One of the digital finishing tables will also be installed at the company’s Australian headquarters, allowing customers to look closely at the machinery in action.

‘This exciting new agreement is about Kongsberg PCS focusing on improvements where we can really make a difference, to deliver the best levels of service to our customers,’ added Fox.

GMS Pacific has been operating in the printing industry for over 40 years, serving label and packaging manufacturers. As well as introducing the latest technology and supplying the equipment and consumables, the company provides advice to customers across Oceania.

Andrew McNamara, managing director of GMS Pacific, commented: ‘The new distribution partnership would further complement the company’s own offering and strategic aspirations. We have built our business and reputation by consistently delivering quality, service and reliability, and developing long-term partnerships with leading brands that deliver profitable solutions to our customers.

‘Kongsberg PCS is the leader in its markets and a great fit with GMS Pacific. We are delighted to be cementing our relationship with Kongsberg, establishing a dedicated team to support customers achieve their own business growth through distributing the leading range of digital finishing solutions and technological advancements in the field.’