Page 37 - Print21 magazine Mar-Apr 2023

Adding value to Sign & Display with Print Hardware:
The acquisition of Conect Enterprises further strengthens the Ball & Doggett offer to the Australian sign and display market. In addition to a strong, established consumables business, Conect adds a range of wide format hardware. Solutions on offer are from global brands and supported by strong partnerships.
Hardware solutions include:-
• Roland - a range of wide format printers, all in one printer and cutter and stand-alone vinyl cutters. Options include roll to roll or flatbed with choice of eco-solvent, UV or Resin ink technology
• HP - range of roll to roll and flatbed printers and vinyl cutters for low to mid volume sign requirements. Ink options include environmentally conscious Latex and UV capable of output up to 3.2m in width.
• Heat Transfer - Partnership with Hix, Siser and Stahl’s for a range of heat transfer presses, cutters and accessories
• Finishing - a range of complementary finishing hardware including trimmers, laminators, applicators.
• RIP Software - a range of RIP software from Onyx and SAI
The hardware range backed by wide format print consumables, comprehensive print substrates, warranties, service and support and demonstration capability. All supported by an experienced team of wide format specialists with product and application knowledge. Ensuring customers are getting the best solution and value for their sign and display business is the focus for the team.
Globally and locally the wide format market continues to demonstrate strong year on year growth. Indoor and outdoor print applications and media options to support continues to grow. Adding wide format hardware to a traditional commercial print, or print for pay business, looking for diversification, is relatively easy to adopt and low investment. As the demand for wide format hardware increases, so does the demand for consumables, application knowledge, training, and importantly, service and support.
The opportunity to leverage the resources and infrastructure of Ball and Doggett, combined with the industry experience and range of Conect, supports the Sign Display and Digital team strategy for growth. The enhanced solution capability will allow the team to provide greater value and options to support existing and new customers. The addition of sign and display hardware to the Ball & Doggett product offer is an exciting next step in the diversification strategy to further strengthen our position as the leading wide format solution provider to the signage and graphics market in Australia.
ballanddoggett.com.au 1300 024 749