As reported by Print Monthly, Antalis expands its reach in the office and digital printing markets, securing exclusive distribution rights for Xerox paper across EMEA regions
Antalis, a distributor of papers, packaging, and visual communications, has announced it has acquired the EMEA Xerox paper business which distributes office paper and digital printing products in more than 40 countries.
The deal includes exclusive marketing and distribution rights of Xerox-branded paper and digital printing media in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East, India and Africa.
The acquisition means Antalis can strengthen its position in the office paper market as well as the “fast-growing” digital printing market.
Hervé Poncin, chief executive officer of Antalis, says: “While our strategy remains to develop in fast-growing countries and high-potential markets such as packaging, we have always affirmed the need to participate in the consolidation of the papers distribution business.
“It is essential for us to maintain strong positions in our markets and to improve the profitability of our office paper activities.”
The deal means that Antalis is the sole distributor of Xerox-branded paper in EMEA following the 2013 acquisition of the Xerox Western Europe paper business. Currently the deal is subject to other customary closing conditions and competition approval in some countries.
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