Apex International, a manufacturer of precision coating and ink transfer technology products, has joined forces with Draychem in the UK to provide a complete hardware and maintenance supply service to the printing industry in Great Britain. Draychem is also now the appointed Apex agent in Ireland for sales of anilox rolls/sleeves and glue sets.

Apex manufactures and supplies anilox rolls for the label, flexible packaging, corrugated, offset and industrial coating industries. Headquartered in Hapert, near Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Apex has regional facilities in Brazil, India, Italy and North America.

Draychem is a long-established manufacturer and supplier of maintenance chemicals and deep cleaning services to the print industry in the UK. Established in 1989 by managing director Mike Lines, the company has a track record for new product development in the field of print quality and on-site maintenance. Customer support and extensive staff training are also strengths of Draychem.

“With their proven high level of service and development of a long-term presence in the industry, Draychem is an ideal partner,” says Bas van der Poel, technical sales director at Apex. “Apex is a global player in the industry, but providing premium local service through experienced and well-qualified representatives is our top priority.”

“Apex manufactures the best anilox rolls in the world, and at Draychem, we provide the best maintenance service in the UK,” says Lines. “Printers in Great Britain will benefit immensely from this stellar combination.”

Draychem will work closely with Nigel Watson, Apex sales manager, UK & Ireland, to offer the best in print industry hardware and aftercare service.