PRESS RELEASE
08 June 2007
Watkiss Sales Growth Continues
Watkiss Automation Limited reports orders valued at over £3.3million
for its new PowerSquare™ machine – on top of an increase in sales for
established products of over 20% for the 12 months to February 2007.
Sandy, Bedfordshire UK. 08 June 2007 – Watkiss Automation Limited
announces a growth in sales during the 12 months to February 2007 of 20%.
The figure includes the company’s established products but excludes the
new PowerSquare™. This reflects increasing sales of all products
worldwide, buoyant sales after Ipex last year and developing business with
OEM partners.
Watkiss designs and manufactures collating, booklet making
and print finishing equipment for both the digital and offset print
market. “Although we have seen a steady growth in most product areas, it
has been especially significant for the SpineMaster, which has increased
3-fold. The market has embraced the concept of the SquareBack™ book and
print buyers specify it as their preferred finish.” explains Sales
Director Paul Attew.
The company is also announcing an order book in
excess of £3.3million for its new PowerSquare™ book making machine which
was previewed at Ipex last year. In order to meet demand, Watkiss has
recruited additional staff in production and administration roles
increasing the total number of employees by approximately 10%.
The PowerSquare™ is a complete book making machine which includes
stitching, folding, spine forming and trimming to produce SquareBack books
up to 200 pages thick. It operates online to digital printers, or as an
offline unit. “Demand for offline machines has been higher than expected.”
says Paul Attew “For many customers it is a viable alternative to perfect
binding – and it’s faster, cheaper to run, and of course more secure
thanks to the stitched spine.”
Despite unfavourable exchange rates, Watkiss Automation is
demonstrating the value of innovation in product design and efficient
manufacturing methods in order to succeed in international markets.
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Press Contact
Jo Watkiss
Watkiss Automation Sales Limited,
Watkiss House, Blaydon Road,
Sandy, Beds. SG19 1RZ England
Tel.: +44 (0)1767 685710
Fax.: +44 (0)1767 689901
Email: jowatkiss@watkiss.com
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