UK label converting equipment manufacturer AB Graphic International has announced the opening of its French office, near Paris. As well as supplying its own range of products, the new company will also provide full sales, service and spare parts support in France for Nilpeter presses and Newfoil hot foil stamping equipment.

“We see good opportunities in France for our Omega label inspection rewinders and Digicon converting lines, as well as for our Vectra turret rewinder range,” says Tony Bell, sales director of the company’s UK operation. “The new company is wholly owned by AB Graphic International and expands group activities in Europe. The Nilpeter and Newfoil products will enable us to offer a comprehensive range of products to French label printers.”

Personnel are already in place to assist customers and include Manager David Ponthieu; Olivier Serieys, sales manager, Southern Region; and Helle Enevoldsen, sales and service assistant.

AB Graphic International is a worldwide supplier of label converting and finishing machines with facilities in the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, France and the United States. The company offers a full range of converting lines either standard or tailored to requirements. Recently launched products include the Omega VSR vertical inspection rewinder and a new range of converting modules for its Digicon Series 2 finishing system. Specialized applications include pharmaceutical converting lines, off-line RFID, booklet labeling and Braille machines.