Dutch companies DG press and Pressparts have announces the start of a strategic partnership for the sale and further development of lightweight aluminium printing cylinders for VSOP and Thallo offset presses.

As of June 1, DG press gets exclusivity for all sales activities of VSOP and Thallo sleeves of Pressparts, while Pressparts keeps its responsibility for the production. The companies will work together on improving lead time and further development of sleeves.

The offset sleeves of Pressparts are made of aluminum to reduce weight and are strong enough to resist the highest impression forces. Remko Koolbergen, director at DG press, comments: “We have a long-term relationship with Pressparts and only want to offer our customers the best quality available with the shortest lead time. We see this step as a logical move into providing even more service and development to our customers.”

Boudewijn Hout, owner and director at Pressparts, sees benefits for the future. He says, “The cooperation with DG press helps us free more time to concentrate on production optimization and technical development.”