Agfa confirms partnership with Friedheim International

Agfa has announced the appointment of Friedheim International as a UK reseller for its advanced wide-format inkjet printing solutions.

The partnership aims to strengthen access to Agfa’s hybrid, flatbed, and roll-to-roll systems in the UK market.

Agfa hopes that the new deal will make its advanced wide-format inkjet systems more accessible through Friedheim International’s sales and service infrastructure and enable UK and Nordic corrugated and display producers to benefit from end-to-end support.

Paul Fitch, regional sales manager for UK, Ireland, and Nordic at Agfa, says: “This agreement with Friedheim International reinforces our commitment to supporting these regions’ growing demand for high-performance digital print solutions.

“Friedheim’s deep understanding of the converting and display markets, combined with their strong customer relationships, makes them a perfect partner to extend the reach of Agfa’s inkjet expertise. Together, we will ensure UK print and packaging producers can access the technology, knowledge, and local support they need to thrive.”

Friedheim distributes a range of equipment to the UK market from manufacturers including Sharp, Busch, and Tecnau.

In December 2024, Friedheim confirmed a new partnership with Tecnau, a provider of finishing solutions for sheet-feed and continuous-feed inkjet presses, distributing its complete product portfolio in the UK and Ireland.

Speaking of the Agfa deal, Darren Crane, managing director of Friedheim International, says: “The partnership with Agfa was born out of conversations at drupa and FESPA, where we identified a clear opportunity to bring added value to our corrugated and display customers.

“Our clients appreciate our consultative approach, and this move reflects our commitment to helping them expand their capabilities with reliable, high-quality digital printing technology.”