AUGUST 2008 - PULSE AND HI-TECH INKS JOIN FORCES FOR UV

August 2008. In a move to strengthen its growing international presence UK based ink manufacturer, Pulse Roll Label Products has announced the appointment of Hi-Tech Inks as its Distributor for South Africa. Established in the late 80's Hi-Tech Inks is part of the Speed Bird Investment Holdings Group and supplies locally manufactured, high quality liquid inks.

Commenting on the appointment, Jason Jones, General Manager said, "We have identified a market opportunity for UV inks so hence the agreement with Pulse. We are seeing more and more converters considering a move to UV technology and would like to gain a foothold in this market. In partnership with Pulse we are confident that the move to UV will achieve great success". "Hi-Tech Inks has an in-depth knowledge of the printing and converting industry in South Africa and surrounding regions", said Pulse Managing Director, Gary Seward. "This appointment will enable us to further develop our activities and offer a complete service for our products that will include sales, training and customer support".

Pulse Roll Label Products Ltd. has been supplying the label converting industry since 2000 and is part of the Pulse Group of companies. The company's portfolio includes UV and water-based inks, coatings and adhesives, special effect inks, press room products and cleaning solutions.