Combined focus on Screen Printing and CTS Technology

                                                      

19-09-2014. Two businesses fully focused on the provision of systematic, sophisticated and customer-orientated solutions for screen-printing customers

It was in September 2011 that Switzerland’s Grünig-Interscreen AG first informed the screen-printing industry of the participation of Marcel Grünig and Andreas Ferndriger in SignTronic AG. The purpose of this initiative was to make the best possible use of both companies’ synergies, on the one hand to strengthen market positions and on the other, to offer screen printers systematic, sophisticated and customer-orientated solutions for their problems. Ultimately, it had been planned for
Marcel Grünig and Andreas Ferndriger to progressively take over SignTronic AG in the coming years. To ensure the optimal use of all synergy possibilities and to implement them systematically, however, scheduling of the takeover was accelerated. It was agreed that Messrs Grünig and Ferndriger take over 100% of the share capital of SignTronic AG in June 2013, coinciding with the retirement of former Technical Director, Henk te Brömmelstroet. It was agreed that both companies would
continue to operate as legally independent entities but they would become even more closely connected. Andreas Ferndriger continues as Managing Director of SignTronic AG and Sales and Marketing Director of Grünig-Interscreen AG. Marcel Grünig, Managing Director of Grünig-Interscreen AG, has assumed the technical management of SignTronic AG.

Even though both company head offices at Schwarzenburg and Widnau have been maintained, the goal is to develop a common team spirit and be committed to the same ‘screen-printing’ objective. All activities will be co-ordinated with regard to streamlining automatic screen preparation. “Our motto is ‘the perfect screen’ based on the latest CtS direct exposure and automation technology, to give the screen-printing technology an edge over the competition and to meet the various requirements of our customers by offering them customised, holistic solutions” comments Andreas Ferndriger. “We do not doubt that for our customers, partners and staff, this step will have nothing but positive consequences.”

PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

GRUNIG in-line STM Series

In recent months, Grünig-Interscreen has produced many basic parts for SignTronic’s StencilMaster STM and has installed several complete screen production projects, described as ‘The Lab’. In addition, a series of flexible, modular concepts have been developed to accommodate changing customer requirements, namely the XS-series from Grünig and the STM series from SignTronic.

Specifically, SignTronic has increased its STM portfolio with several product innovations. This includes STM-XS, a front loading concept for small screens and a multiple frame concept, CtS direct exposure with 2400 dpi (HR). STM-1010HR is a recently announced modular unit based on the D-series for smaller screens, offering two resolutions (1270 dpi and 2400 dpi) in a compact machine, offering high quality CtS exposing at a lower price.

SignTronic STM-1010HR

Also introduced is the STM-TEX series of direct exposing solutions for textile customers, 1270 dpi resolution, from standalone up to fully in-line, step-by-step.

SignTronic has updated its website to provide customers and partners with extensive information on computer-to-screen technology and automation. Designed to interact with the website of partner company Grünig-Interscreen, the new website offers a technology overview that covers the technical benefits of various parts of the process. Visitors can also view the company’s expansive portfolio, including the new STM-TEX and STM-XS series.

Global customers can benefit from additional services in a support section, including a link to SignTronic’s facilities in North America. Other highlights include a signing-in area that offers exclusive information to the company’s partners, and details on industry events where expert members of the team will be present.

Grünig’s latest innovation is the creation of an interactive showroom. Both websites share the theme ‘The perfect screen’ and can be visited at www.signtronic.com and www.grunig.ch