Interprint
Q2, 2009

Interprint Partners with Evolution Design Studios

Interprint, Inc. and Evolution Design Studios, LLC of Holyoke, Mass. have announced a formal agreement to partner in the sales and production of laser engraved printing cylinders.

In February 2008, Interprint, Inc. revealed plans for the first expansion to its new Pittsfield manufacturing facility to accommodate its purchase of a Direct Laser System (DLS) from MDC Max Daetwyler AG of Switzerland. The DLS will allow Interprint to laser engrave printing cylinders in-house, becoming the first such décor printer in North America with the capability. Evolution Design Studios will act as a sales agent for the excess capacity of Interprint’s DLS.

Interprint Managing Director, William M. Hines, Jr. said “We are pleased to build this relationship with such an experienced and talented group as Evolution Design Studios. With the building construction phase of our expansion complete, we remain on-schedule to begin our laser engraving operation in the first quarter of 2009.” Of equal importance, according to Hines, the partnership proves that Interprint is not alone in its optimistic view of the future. “While others prefer to ‘wait out’ economic storms, we prefer to be proactive and focus on growth – a strategy that our new partners obviously share in.”

Jake Evans, Director of Sales at Evolution Design Studios, agreed, “The entire team is excited to work with Interprint. With this new service, they have cemented their position as the leading décor printer in our industry. We are proud to represent their capabilities and share in their enthusiasm for the future.”

With more than sixty years of combined experience, Evolution Design Studios is a leading designer, engraver and consultant for the decorative surfaces industry. Evolution is ready to assist customers in the fundamental change laser engraving will bring to the marketplace and looks forward to the opportunity to promote this exciting industry advancement. Jake Evans can be reached at (413) 330-7189.

Surface & Panel
Q4, 2008

Evolution Design Studio Opens

Evolution Design Sudios, LLC recently opened its doors in Holyoke, MA as an independent, full service, design and engraving resource. Dana Caron, Jake Evans, and David Prova, formerly of Suddekor LLC, have combined their extensive industry experience to offer high-quality artwork, stylized color separation techniques, cylinder engraving, and consultation services.

With the industry undergoing advancements, Evolution Design Studios offers expertise and a multi-faceted understanding of the market. Dana Caron, Director of Design for Evolution, brings to the partnership fifteen years of experience in the graphics field and will be integral in providing design and color trend guidance in addition to producing innovative, original artwork. Technical Director David Prova lends to the organization his thirty years of gravure cylinder engraving experience having held the title of technical design and engraving manager for the past eight years. His knowledge of the intricacies of engraving and the processes involved in cylinder care and maintenance will present the customers with information and insight that will improve their outcomes and their bottom lines.

Serving as Director of Sales, Jake Evans brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to customer care that is unsurpassed. Jake has been in the decorative surfaces market for over twenty years working for and with the most notable printers in the industry. He credits his successes to the collaborative partnerships he has formed with his customers, and his philosophy of long-term relationships based on trust and confidence will be the hallmark of Evolution Design Studios.

Evolution offers the total package: from custom artwork, to color separation, to the engraved printing cylinder. In the near future, Evolution will provide their clients the opportunity to enhance their products, streamline their printing processes, and maintain their positions as leaders in the industry by encouraging their conversion to the more efficient, higher fidelity printing process of laser engraving. This shift in manufacturing technique translates into cost savings for the customer due to faster line speeds and better ink release. Evolution is ready to assist customers in the fundamental change laser engraving will bring to the marketplace and looks forward to the opportunity to promote this exciting industry advancement.

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