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ArtSystems gain valuable insight during Vanguard Europe HQ visit
ArtSystems, the Nottingham-based specialist systems distributor and services provider, and a number of its Vanguard Europe reseller partners recently visited Vanguard Europe’s headquarters in Brixen, Italy, to gain insight into its latest technologies and developments.
Earlier this year, ArtSystems secured a deal to lead the distribution of Vanguard Europe products across the UK and Ireland and appointed a number of resellers to support the new partnership. Following this appointment, staff from ArtSystems and reseller partners Diatec, NDi, Pyramid Display Materials and SEDO made the trip over to Italy between 17-19 October.
Artsystems serves the design, graphics, sign & display markets with imaging and printing hardware, material and consumable solutions
Vanguard Europe is based at Durst Group’s specialist ‘Kraftwerk’ facility that opened in September 2022. The site is also home to the Durst Academy, one of the largest print training centres in Europe.
The three-day visit included product demonstrations, training, and access to the manufacturing facilities. Among the highlights for those in attendance was a live demonstration of the new VK3220T- HS printer, which was launched at the 2023 FESPA Global Print Expo and offers many of the stand-out industrial design features of other Durst printers.
ArtSystems and its reseller partners will shortly be running a series of special promotions to showcase the benefits of Vanguard Europe solutions to customers in the UK and Ireland. More details will be announced in due course.
“Our partners were able to see the amazing resources that are behind the Vanguard brand, giving them an insight into the depth of innovation and excellence
ArtSystems was joined by Diatec, NDi, Pyramid Display Materials and SEDO on the three-day visit.
that Vanguard Europe benefits from as part of the Durst Group,” ArtSystems’ Head of Sales Caroline Savage said.
“The partners also got a great deal of information and a comprehensive understanding of the whole philosophy of Vanguard Europe, which will help them to provide their customers with targeted solutions and exclusive offers.”
www.artsystems.co.uk
IPIA heartened by investment in UK manufacturing's future
The business and manufacturing support policies announced in the Autumn Statement by the Chancellor are welcomed by the IPIA. They should collectively work to relieve a degree of economic pressure and stimulate investment for the print and paper industries.
Chairman of the IPIA, Charles Rogers comments: "In particular, we are very heartened to see the confirmed announcement of £11bn investment per year in UK manufacturing - through making the 'Full Expensing' scheme permanent. This means that print industry businesses and the supply chain that invest in the UK will reduce their tax by up to 25p for every £1 they spend on plant and machinery.
"The IPIA has focused on advocacy for the extension and expansion of this specific policy since April 2023 - across multiple tiers of Government - and we are very hopeful this will strengthen market confidence and stimulate long-term sector growth."
The IPIA also identified the following policy announcements as being
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potentially beneficial for the UK print and paper industries. Each it is hoped will contribute to strengthening the hand of UK manufacturing, and are inline with the calls from the IPIA for such stimulus policies:
• The £4.5bn investment in advanced manufacturing and green energy in the form of subsidies and grants.
• New simplified research and development tax relief - combining the existing expenditure, credit and assembly schemes and a cut in tax by 6 percent for firms that make losses following research and development expenditure.
• £50m in funding to increase support for business taking on apprentices - particularly in an engineering capacity.
• One year extension to the existing 75 percent business rates relief for retail, hospitality and leisure (This will support a key breadbasket print buying sector and hopefully work to uncork marketing investment).
• A freeze on the small business multiplier for business rates.
• A two percent cut to national insurance. ISSUE 212 JAN-FEB 2024
Charles Rogers stands in front of no. 10 Downing Street after talks with government officials
Charles concludes: "Our work to advocate on behalf of the UK print and paper industries will continue. We urge any sector businesses that wish to provide feedback on trading conditions or the impact of Government policies to do so. This information is kept confidential and is passed directly to The Government Department for Business and Trade."
www.ipia.org.uk
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