Goss International highlights opportunities for rapid ROI at Graphics of the Americas 2010

February 9th, 2010 - From its diverse range of web offset solutions, Goss International will put the spotlight on technologies providing opportunities for rapid Return on Investment (ROI) at the Graphics of the Americas Expo & Conference 2010 (GOA) in Miami, February 25 to 27.

Exhibiting on booth #1043, Goss International will present press and finishing equipment, as well as Goss Lifetime Support aftermarket solutions especially suited for newspaper and commercial production requirements in Latin America. These include single-width Community SSC and Magnum newspaper presses with heatset, coldset and UV printing capabilities. For commercial applications, emphasis will be on the 16-page M-500 and M-600 press systems, the 4x4 Goss M-800 press and the highly automated Sunday press series. Goss International will also highlight finishing systems offering optimal net throughput, versatility and personalization.

In January, Goss International assumed responsibility for sales and support of Akiyama products in the United States and Canada. Members of the Akiyama team have joined the Goss International organization and will be at Graphics of the Americas to present information on Akiyama products, including Jprint and Mega Jprint sheetfed perfectors.

"This range of products provides printers and publishers with a distinct advantage when it comes to specifying precisely the right equipment for their individual requirements," according to Ernesto Oliveira, vice president of sales for Goss International in Latin America. "GOA 2010 provides a great opportunity for us to connect with customers and advise on getting the right configuration to maximize productivity, efficiency and quality - whether that is through investment in a new press or enhancement of existing equipment."

Goss Lifetime Support program
An experienced technical staff will be available at Graphics of The Americas to discuss Goss Lifetime Support services for rapid ROI. These services range from press enhancements, such as paper width reductions, digital inking, low cost controls upgrades and Triliner conversions, to audits, rebuilds and unique parts and service programs. "Along with providing new systems, we remain focused on cost-effective opportunities to extend the competitive lifespan of existing equipment," according to Oliveira.

Goss International established a direct sales and support organization in Brazil in 2009 and extended its agreement with Heidelberg Mexico for representation in that country.

Goss International manufactures web offset presses for the newspaper and commercial markets. An independent company headquartered in the United States of America it also has operations in the United Kingdom, France, Holland, Japan and a joint venture in China. In addition to its main facilities, the company has a network of agents and offices that spans the globe, bringing flexible solutions to newspaper and commercial web printers.

Goss International’s industry leadership position is built on intensive collaboration with customers and a proven ability to innovate and execute, making web offset a more effective way to communicate. In-depth process knowledge and expansive R&D efforts continue to deliver differentiating breakthroughs like gapless Sunday^™ press, Autoplate^™, Flexible Printing System^™, Automatic Transfer^®, DigiRail^™ and Ecocool^® technologies as well as advanced workflow and finishing systems.

In August 2004 Goss International acquired Heidelberg Web Systems and combined its portfolio of products adding the full range of commercial web products, finishing and auxiliaries to its portfolio.