Canon announces channel partnership with PPD

by FESPA | 13/10/2017
Canon announces channel partnership with PPD

Canon has announced a partnership with Production Print Direct Limited (PPD), an independent partner specialising in digital professional print.

The partnership reflects Canon’s continued commitment to growth in the commercial print market. PPD specialises in Commercial Print, Direct Mail and the overall Print for Pay markets, having a wealth of experience that will come together with Canon’s technology offering.

This combination will provide true value to customers that have complex requirements focused around quality and productivity. The partnership will also increase supplier choice for businesses across the North West of England.

“We are delighted to be working with Canon. Our technicians are trained to the highest standards and work exclusively within the commercial print industry, giving our customers the confidence to explore machine capabilities and work with us to overcome challenging media, files and timescales," commented PPD managing director Mike Ashforth.

"By working with Canon, we can offer our customers the latest technologies and the best-possible print solutions.”

Duncan Smith, director of Industrial and Production Solutions at Canon UK added: “In today’s fast moving digital world, we are continuing to see growth in the commercial print space as digital volumes grow rapidly due to the on-demand nature of customer needs."

"Canon’s deep understanding of the Graphic Arts and Commercial Print markets is based upon the way that we listen to customer challenges and develop new technologies to help businesses overcome these barriers. We are confident the partnership of our technology and PPD’s expertise and consultancy will truly benefit its customers; every step of the way.”

Through the partnership, PPD will add qualified Canon engineers to its team and have access to the market-leading Canon imagePRESS range, offering end-to end productivity across a huge range of media and a wide choice of finishes.

Established in 2012, PPD's vision is to provide a service led business that is focused entirely on the needs of the commercial printing industry.

by FESPA Back to News

Topics

Interested in joining our community?

Enquire today about joining your local FESPA Association or FESPA Direct

Enquire Today

Recent news

Streamlining personalisation with tech: Insights from the SmartHub Conference 2025 speakers
Personalisation

Streamlining personalisation with tech: Insights from the SmartHub Conference 2025 speakers

Personalisation Experience 2025 (6 – 9 May 2025, Messe Berlin, Germany) is running its inaugural SmartHub Conference from 6 – 8 May 2025.

02-05-2025
Special Effects in DTF: How Neon Inks Are Making Apparel Pop
Inks

Special Effects in DTF: How Neon Inks Are Making Apparel Pop

Neon fluorescent inks are the latest innovation in DTF printing, offering vibrant, eye-catching effects under both daylight and UV light, giving apparel decorators a competitive edge. Testing shows good wash durability, though market perception of added value is still developing. With increasing adoption and ongoing technological advancements, neon represents a significant upgrade for creative customisation.

01-05-2025
Unlocking Growth Opportunities in the Printed Personalised Apparel Industry
Personalisation

Unlocking Growth Opportunities in the Printed Personalised Apparel Industry

The printed personalised apparel industry is booming, projected to reach $10.1 billion by 2030. Driven by consumer desire for self-expression and branding needs, technological advancements like DTG/DTF and e-commerce integration are key. Sustainability, eco-friendly materials, and on-demand printing are crucial growth drivers. Businesses leveraging these trends, including AI and social media, have significant commercial potential.

01-05-2025
How to grow your business with white ink applications
Inks

How to grow your business with white ink applications

Opaque white ink is revolutionising signage, vehicle graphics, wallcoverings, short-run and wood packaging, and window blinds by enhancing vibrancy and clarity. This enables printers to offer high-demand, standout products, boosting profit margins. HP Latex white ink applications and their large format printing solutions will be showcased at FESPA 2025 in Berlin.

30-04-2025