HYBRID Software, has signed an agreement with SGK to use their native PDF editor PACKZ at all locations worldwide. The agreement was made following the completion of an intensive pilot program demonstrating increased efficiency, reduced licensing costs and a more advanced graphics services manufacturing environment at multiple sites in the US, Europe and Asia.
PACKZ is a powerful, object-based, and native PDF editor with powerful color handling, structured content, trapping, warping, and step-and-repeat capabilities. SGK also enables data sharing with designers, brand owners and print providers by importing and exporting native Adobe Illustrator ™ format.
During the year, SGK plans to introduce 425 PACKZ licenses at its production sites in North and South America, Europe and Asia. Gary R. Kohl, President, SGK Brand Solutions, said, "The relationship with HYBRID Software enables us to fundamentally redesign our work processes and increase efficiency throughout our platform, to continue to be the most competitive graphics services provider in our industry could be."
"HYBRID Software is proud to play a key role in SGK's plans to develop future technology for order lifecycle management," said Guido Van der Schueren, CEO of HYBRID Software. "We have a natural partnership because HYBRID is targeted at the label and packaging pre-press production area, while SGK focuses on branded companies that make up the bulk of their customer base. Together, we can provide the world of brand owners with better productivity tools that lead to superior services. The goal is seamless connectivity between product management, marketing and advertising agency to connect the different systems. "