Esko, the packaging production and supply chain specialist has acquired
MediaBeacon Inc., a leader in Digital Asset Management
(DAM) software solutions. MediaBeacon, based in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, brings a suite of DAM tools to market, primarily in the USA, through
direct distribution and strategic OEM partnerships in sectors including retail.
“It is Esko’s strategy to digitize and
integrate the entire packaging production workflow from design all the way to
finished packs and displays in the store.
With this acquisition, we further our transformation from a prepress
solution provider to an end-to-end supplier in the packaging world“, explains Udo
Panenka, Esko President. “Increasing pressure on error-free and timely
production of brand expressions across a diverse media range like packaging,
in-store displays and online and printed advertising, turns an integrated DAM
solution into a cornerstone for both print service providers and brand owners.
Adding MediaBeacon tools and expertise expands the Esko Software Suite and
brings to market a production workflow solution that keeps pace with the
challenges of organizations around the globe.”
To facilitate a smooth integration process,
Jason Bright, CEO and founder of MediaBeacon, will assume the role of Chief
Technology Officer. Jason, a highly
respected thought leader and industry visionary, will work closely with the
Esko R&D teams to drive software integration efforts and to ensure ongoing
development of the MediaBeacon DAM software. Brett Robertson will assume
responsibilities over daily operations as the General Manager of MediaBeacon.
Brett was previously the Director Global Product Marketing, Servo Motors with
Kollmorgen.
About MediaBeacon (www.mediabeacon.com)
MediaBeacon, Inc. is an award-winning enterprise digital asset
management solutions provider. MediaBeacon’s intuitive and highly personalizable
widget-based solutions allow organizations to find, organize, convert, track,
and distribute digital media across the enterprise and globally. Complete
solutions are available for organizations in many industries, including Media
and Entertainment, Print and Publishing, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, and
Academia.
For more information, visit: www.mediabeacon.com.
About Esko (www.esko.com)
Esko is a global supplier of integrated solutions for the packaging
and labels, sign and display, commercial printing and publishing industries.
Esko products and services drive profitability in the packaging and printing
supply chain by reducing time-to-market and raising productivity.
Portfolio
The Esko product portfolio supports and manages the packaging and
print processes at brand owners, retailers, designers, packaging manufacturers
and print service providers. For 9 out of 10 retail packages, Esko solutions
are used in packaging management, artwork creation, structural design,
prepress, 3D visualization, plate making, workflow automation, quality
assurance, sample-making, palletization, supply chain collaboration and the
production of signage and displays.
The Esko solutions consist of an extensive suite of software and two
hardware product lines: CDI flexo computer-to-plate imagers and Kongsberg
digital cutting systems, complemented with professional services, training and
consultancy.
Enfocus, with its suite of automation solutions and PDF quality
control tools for printers, publishers, and graphic designers, is part of Esko.
Facts & numbers
Esko employs around 1400 people worldwide. Its direct sales and
service organization covers Europe, Middle East and Africa, the Americas and
the Asia Pacific, Japan and China regions and is complemented by a network of
distribution partners in more than 50 countries.
Esko is headquartered in Gent, Belgium, and has R&D and
manufacturing facilities in five European countries, the United States, China
and India.
information, visit www.esko.com or contact:
Esko
Corporate
Jef Stoffels
Director Corporate Marketing
Tel: +32 9 216 90 32
P.R. agency
Corporate
Nancy Vermeulen
duomedia
Tel: +32 2 560 21 50
All press releases, as well as corresponding product
pictures, are available at the press section
at www.esko.com.
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