Kolok has merged with Paper Plot to strengthen and expand its large-format printing offering to the South African channel. The move is a first in an exciting and strategic expansion phase of Kolok’s large format Printing and Media division.
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The merger also mirrors the global trend which sees businesses optimistic about continued large-format growth, according to a recent study by InfoTrends, a digital imaging market research and strategic consulting firm and FESPA, the Federation of European Screen Printers Associations. ‘It paints a clear picture of an energised community with a clear and positive vision of the future,’ the report stated.
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Paper Plot was previously a division of Ozalid, part of Bidvest Paperplus which is a wholly-owned trading division of The Bidvest Group Limited. Kolok also forms part of Bidvest Paperplus and the merger not only strengthens the distributor’s large-format business, but also streamlines Bidvest Paperplus’ large-format digital media and printing services.
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Allan Thompson, MD of KOLOK said, ‘There is undoubtedly a strong and strategic fit between Kolok and Paper Plot. Both our and Paper Plot’s existing customers will benefit from a strengthened large-format product and services offering which marks the beginning of an exciting growth phase in this specialist segment of the market.’
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In order to make the merger as seamless as possible, Paper Plot’s entire team and operational structure have been integrated with Kolok’s Large-Format Printing and Media division. Paper Plot now resides at KOLOK’s offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town.Â
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Paper Plot products will with immediate effect be available throughout KOLOK South Africa, Namibia and Mozambique and features a comprehensive range of:
· Equipment, aids and materials to meet the most demanding drawing office requirements.
· Wet-strength books.
· Large-format printers and accessories.
· Digital print media for a variety of applications (aqueous, eco-solvent and latex ink-jet printers).
