Al-Khalaf’s investment in Canon solution to spur print business

Al-Khalaf Advertising and Press Company, one of the largest commercial advertising businesses in the Eastern Province (EP), has signed a deal with Al Eqtessad Holding Co., to invest in a cutting-edge Canon Oce Inkjet UV-Flatbed print technology for commercial printing in Saudi Arabia.
Al Eqtessad will install and service the award-winning Canon Oce Arizona large format UV-flatbed 460GT printer at Al-Khalaf, which will enable the company to deliver new opportunities to its customers from the private and public sectors alike.
Ahmed Al-Khalaf, chairman of Al-Khalaf Holding Co., said: “The market in the Eastern Province needs powerful and innovative printing technologies to support the growth of their business. We have invested in a solution that brings flawless printing quality on virtually any media imaginable, thus offering our customers a fantastic opportunity to create on a huge diversity of rigid and flexible media applications for the first time in the Kingdom.”
According to the deal, along with project consultancy and roll out, Al Eqtessad, a trusted Canon Oce partner in Saudi Arabia, will service and support Al Khalaf’s investment.
Hendrik Verbrugghe, marketing director from Canon Middle East, said: “Canon Middle East is committed to not only bringing technologies and tools that empower that talent, but also building a network of trusted partners that will ensure business continuity and growth to our customers in Saudi Arabia.”
The Canon Oce Arizona 460GT is an award-winning flatbed large format printer, suitable for point of sale production, backlit images, exhibition graphics and industrial applications.
George Maalouf, national sales director, Al Eqtessad, said: “The Canon Oce Arizona flatbed printer, the first to be implemented in commercial printing in the Eastern Province, is not only going to create new revenue opportunities for our customers, but will also take the commercial printing industry in our region to new heights.”