Paul Cooper, CEO of Technique.
The latest addition to EFI’s stable of Management Information Systems is Technique, a UK based developer.
EFI announced the purchase for an undisclosed sum, which it said ‘is not expected to be material’ to its 2012 results.
Technique produces MIS/ERP products for printing and packaging companies. While some of EFI’s previous MIS acquisitions have been quietly shelved and their users encouraged to switch to other EFI products, the company said that it will keep developing and supporting Technique’s systems. It also said it intends to integrate portions of Technique’s capabilities with EFI’s other mid to high end MIS solutions: Monarch, Pace and Radius.
‘We are excited to have Technique join the EFI family and our expanding portfolio of business automation technologies,’ said Marc Olin, general manager of EFI’s Productivity Software business unit. ‘Many customers have benefited from the key technology advantages of the Technique solution, and we intend to continue to develop and support the product for many years into the future. We will also provide Technique customers an integrated workflow with our industry leading Fiery digital front ends and Inkjet portfolio including Vutek, Jetrion and wide format devices.’
Sean Whelan, EFI’s director Productivity Software European operations, added: ‘EFI remains committed to the business and to the long-term global market opportunity with this investment. Through our existing global operations, we are able to strengthen and expand the support network for the Technique customers now and for many years into the future.’
Technique was founded in 1995 and currently consists of privately held Technique Business Systems Limited located in Leeds, and Technique Inc, a Delaware corporation.
Paul Cooper, CEO of Technique said: ‘Technique is thrilled about the opportunity to join EFI, which is becoming the clear leader and even larger provider in productivity software for printing companies worldwide. The world of print is changing quickly and being part of the EFI family gives our customers instant access to wider solutions from their portfolio, together with the opportunity for more local support.’
The Technique management team and employees will join EFI as part of the Productivity Software Business Unit, which EFI said will ensure the continuity of products and services for existing customers, and bringing additional expertise within EFI. Technique and its full portfolio will be highlighted at the annual user conference, EFI Connect, which takes place on 15-18 January 2013 in Las Vegas.
‘Connect offers our entire customer base an opportunity to meet the extended EFI team, join the user community and explore possibilities with EFI,’ added Mr Olin. ‘There is a hands-on solution centre, a variety of class room sessions and some great general sessions. We’ll also discuss the long-term plans regarding EFI Technique suite.’
Contact: www.efi.com and www.technique-mis.com
