Xeikon appoints agent in Chile

Davis Graphics works with leading global label and packaging manufacturers such as CCL Industries. It has recently been awarded Best Supplier of the Year 2020 by Asimpres, the Graphic Arts Association in Chile. The company is also looking to expand into other regions in South America and will focus on dry toner technologies for the label and packaging sectors.

‘The label industry in South America continues to flourish, and we are now doing business in other countries,’ said Felipe Arias, Davis Graphics general manager. ‘Our company focus on the beginning was only in Chile. This new appointment from Xeikon will enable us to broadly extend our services to cover six countries within the continent. Our relationship with Xeikon started with an investment in a dry toner machine, and this inspired the popularity in our country for its innovative technology. We are now doing business in Argentina, also supporting Paraguay and Uruguay. We are also set to open an office in Peru by the end of this year, which will support Bolivia.’

Chile is a leading exporter of wine and one of the top five in the world. Argentina is listed in the top 10. The food, wine, and spirits industries have a significant share in the economy of these regions. 

‘Xeikon’s popularity continues to grow in this part of the world. Its advanced dry toner technology with food safety accreditation is proving a winner for the food and drinks industries in Chile,’ added Arias. ‘Now, we can extend the opportunity and offer Xeikon’s leading technologies in other countries. Our strategy is to offer a complete solution – from pre-press to finishing. We want to make sure that each customer has the best choice of options and every opportunity for business growth and new revenue streams. At Davis Graphics, we hope to offer something different – something extra.’

Marco Avanzi, sales director for indirect channels at Xeikon, added: ‘We recognize Davis Graphics as a trustworthy and reliable partner to represent us in these regions with similar vision and values as Xeikon - to provide customers with total innovative digital solutions from pre-press to print through to finishing which together offer the maximum choice of opportunities for business growth and profitability. 

‘Davis Graphics main success over the years has been to respond effectively to its customers in terms of its portfolio range plus technical support and advice. Xeikon is delighted to have this opportunity to further develop and drive digital technology growth in South America.’