Goss International has acquired DG press’s Thallo product line, after forming a strategic partnership with the web offset and service specialist. The deal expands Goss’s web offset packaging portfolio. Bert Schoonderbeek, managing director for Goss Europe, says, “The Thallo is an innovative, cost effective solution for flexible packaging production. As such, this product fits perfectly within the Goss packaging portfolio and expands Goss’s overall packaging offering which includes the VPak line of press systems.
Dealmakers, from left: David Muncaster of Goss International, Remko Koolbergen of DG press, Bert Schoonderbeek of Goss International and Peter Kloppers of DG press
In the new partnership, DG press will continue to manufacture the Thallo press platform, servicing and selling the system in Europe. However, Goss will use its global sales, service, and distribution network to target customers in the Asia Pacific, Americas, and Africa regions. The Thallo, a hybrid web offset printing system specifically designed for flexible packaging, launched last year and will debut at drupa 2016. Schoonderbeek adds, “DG press’s extensive technical and market knowledge makes it the ideal partner to continue to drive the adoption of web offset technology in the packaging sector. Both companies will work together on joint development activities which will benefit both the Thallo and Vpak models.†Goss and DG press believe web offset has advantages over flexo and rotogravure such as lower cost plates, no solvents, high-quality printing on a diverse range of substrates, and fast make-readies. The Thallo offers motion controls, operator interfaces and a simple sleeve system. Remko Koolbergen, co-owner and director at DG press, says, “With brands requiring shorter runs and just-in-time delivery, the Thallo is the clear choice for converters looking for an efficient, reliable solution,†commented. “Add to that, Goss and DG press’s combined expertise, engineering and research and development capabilities and we are confident that this partnership will bring many additional benefits to new and existing customers around the world.†Peter Kloppers, co-owner and director at DG press, adds, “The aim of this cooperation is that our core objective of providing excellent service to our existing customers and partners will continue. In addition, the partnership strongly improves our international exposure and gives Goss and DG press a strengthened market position, taking us to the next stage of commercialisation of the Thallo worldwide.â€
