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News Release from: Automated Packaging Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 July 2005
Packaging systems maker appoints
Australian agent
Automated Packaging Systems has appointed an Australian distributor - MPI Australia - one of the country's leading distributors and service providers of packaging machinery.
Automated Packaging Systems (APS) is expanding its international horizons with the appointment of an Australian distributor, MPI Australia Established in 1963, MPI is one of the country's leading distributors and service providers of packaging machinery and solutions, presently supplying over 25 different product lines in support of a diverse marketplace
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 30 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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APS already has a presence in Australia, with a number of customers previously gained through remote selling by the UK and US offices.
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The synergy between APS and MPI was obvious.
"Both companies are committed to providing total packaging solutions - not just hardware and consumables," said APS' managing director, Ian Dovey.
"MPI's biggest Autobag customer is a significant manufacturer of electrical sockets and switches".
"It has already purchased two AB 180 bagging systems to pack its products for retail sale".
" Both companies recognised the opportunity for further developing the potential of the Autobag range in Australia".
"Our new partnership was an obvious solution." In addition to enhancing MPI's product range, APS, renowned for the reliability of the Autobag machinery and service, will provide full technical, service and sales support, alongside MPI's existing sales and service team.
There will also be an Autobag presence at the AusPack show in Sydney, Australia in October where an AB 180 and PI 412c print and pack system will feature on MPI's exhibition stand.
MPI will have access to the full Autobag range.
The company presently has one product manager in Sydney dedicated to the brand and a salesman in each of the Melbourne and Brisbane offices selling the products.
APS identified greater potential within the Australian market and is fully committed to further development.
Russell, concluded: "Our partnership with a highly regarded international bagging systems manufacturer such as APS adds a new dimension to our range of products and services".
" It will allow us to provide more companies throughout Australia with a total packaging solution using some of the very best machinery available".
"Like Automated Packaging Systems we aim to provide top quality, high productivity and cost effective solutions to practical packaging problems". Request free introductory details about products from Automated Packaging Systems ...
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