Zechini, one of the world’s specialist manufacturers of bookbinding and converting machines, has appointed Friedheim International as its new UK & Ireland agent, effective immediately.

The Italian company offers an extensive range of complementary equipment for bookbindery operations covering the complete spectrum of short, medium and longer production runs.  The company is committed to keeping up-to-date with the latest technological advances so that users are provided with the most practical and cost-effective solutions to their production requirements.  Zechini’s aim is to work closely with its customers, and if a standard machine is not the answer, then a custom-designed solution will be found!

Commenting on the new appointment Managing Director of Zechini, Fulvio Zechini, says:  “Friedheim International has long-standing expertise in the finishing sector, something we value highly.  They have the ability to deliver best quality sales and service to meet the business needs of customers, as well as having excellent relationships with these customers.  We are therefore very pleased to make this appointment, and all these factors can only bode well for our joint future success!”

Says Mark Bristow, Managing Director of Friedheim International: “Zechini is a well known and respected name in the bookbinding sector and we welcome the opportunity of adding its excellent and diverse product range to the current portfolio of finishing solutions that we offer.  The move is another clear indication of how seriously Friedheim views its involvement across all areas of finishing in commercial print and digital print, as well as packaging and converting, and we look forward to supporting Zechini and its existing and future customers.”