Frontline's computer to plate, computer to film, proofing and workflow technologies, services are expected to fit very well with the large and small format print solution provider.
Frontline owners Craig Paul and Craig Gemmel will remain on as general manager and operations manager respectively and it will be "business as usual" for staff in Frontline's Mt Eden premises.
Paul says the acquisition means that Frontline will be able to expand a lot faster with a significant capital injections and he expects they will announce new agencies later in the year.
Herbie Bult, director of Aarque says: "The acquisition strengthens both organisations in our combined offerings and is a logical step forward for Aarque in providing a specialist channel for the technically intricate technologies of the CTF, CTP, proofing and plate industries."
Bult added that Frontline receives the benefit of an increase of resources from Aarque, which boasts a broad supplier portfolio, branch network and support.
The deal will see Aarque Graphics and Frontline Technologies continue to trade as individual entities, coming together for common technologies such as proofing, workflow and digital press opportunities. Key staff will also remain in their respective companies.
A believer in partnering with innovative companies, Aarque saw a great deal of promise in Frontline. "This partnering ethos is very much in line with Aarque's own partner of choice ethos," Bult says.
"While the technology landscape is very different today than it was even a decade ago, Aarque has continued to innovate and provide solutions that help our clients differentiate in their markets. With Frontline's own track record of innovation … we see substantial potential benefits for staff, clients and suppliers of both companies."
