Gerber Technology announced recently that it has acquired MCT Digital, adding modular laser cutting technology to their existing industrial strength finishing solution hardware and software portfolio.
The
addition of MCT’s high-end large format cutting builds on Gerber’s heritage in
the sign & graphics and packaging industries, as well as giving Gerber a
key technology platform to serve its industrial markets.
MCT and
Gerber are both recognized as pioneers providing integrated software and
hardware solutions. Their track records of 30 and 50 years respectively have
delivered innovative technologies that have transformed the way their customers
work. Gerber invented automated cutting in 1968 and the company continues to
create the world’s most integrated design and production ecosystem of hardware
and software in the apparel, home and leisure, and transportation markets.
Gerber
also revolutionized the way vinyl was designed and cut in the sign and graphics
space with the introduction of OMEGA™ software and GERBER EDGE® thermal
transfer printer.
Likewise,
Steen Mikkelsen, CEO of MCT Digital, was directly responsible for the
introduction of today’s print-to-cut workflow in the sign & graphics and
packaging industries with his development of the i-cut® software.
In 2016,
MCT launched their current cutting system including proprietary laser cutting
technology, winning product of the year at that year’s SGIA.
“The
product leadership, engineering and technical knowledge of these two companies
creates countless opportunities to help our customers improve their
productivity, streamline their workflows and improve overall efficiency,” said
Scott Schinlever, president and chief operating officer, Automation Solutions
for Gerber Technology.
Gerber’s
financial strength, global service and support network and long-standing
customer relationships, coupled with MCT’s portfolio of print-to cut software
and finishing technology, has the company well positioned to empower their
customers in the many markets it serves, and to also position them to fully
exploit high-speed digital printing which continues to change many industries.
“We are
very excited about combining our technology platform with Gerber’s global scale
to drive growth,” said Nik Mikkelson, founder, and CTO, MCT Digital.
“The
passion, focus and culture of our two companies are very well aligned and will
maintain the same standard of excellence our customers expect, and our
employees’ deliver.”
The
beginning of 2018 saw an expansion in HVG Graphics Media’s extensive media
portfolio, adding hardware to their range in partnering with MCT Digital to
enable a holistic approach to meet market demand for a single supply model.
“We welcome the acquisition and have seen
first-hand the market excitement generated by combining MCT and Gerber
Technology - two established and trusted brands, “says Adrian Morris, HVG
Graphics Media Business Manager Strategic Growth.
“This
will allow MCT, as a partner of HVG, to reach their full potential by bringing
finishing innovation to the wide format, signage and packaging markets at an
even faster rate.”
For
further details of MCT Cutter product portfolio please visit:
http://www.hvggraphics.com.au/
http://www.mctdigital.com/index.html
http://www.gerbertechnology.com
Contact
our HVG Graphics Media customer service team on:
1300 851
033
Media
Contacts:
HVG
Graphics Media
Tali
Diamataris: [email protected]t.au or 0450
574 845
Gerber -
MCT
Lindsey Hynek: [email protected] or
414-939-3270