Message of the Week 2 - 6 May 2022
Week 18

Kyocera SA partners with Thunderbolt to take TASKalfa Pro 15000c to commercial print market with a May roadshow
Whether you’re in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town this May, diarise the international-level roadshow that Thunderbolt and Kyocera will be hosting. International inkjet presenters from their various principals will discuss current and future trends and subject matter experts will be on hand to answer your questions.
This learning opportunity is as a result of the new partnership between KDZA and packaging supply company Thunderbolt Solutions. The aim is to make the benefits of inkjet quality and flexibility available to a broader market. Topics including low-cost production to product automation will be covered. Register by clicking here .
Thunderbolt Solutions, which represents some of the world’s leading brands in the country, will distribute Kyocera Document Solutions’ first production press, the TASKAlfa Pro 15000c.
Thunderbolt Solutions is a household name in the print industry in South Africa and has long been associated with leading world-class brands. Technology trends have started to swing in favour of inkjet and our TASKalfa Pro 15000c has a strong value proposition, making it a beneficial addition to the Thunderbolt stable. Commercial printers and print service providers are looking for high-speed, low-cost-per-copy printing solutions. With the introduction of the TASKalfa Pro 15000c to the Thunderbolt stable, there is an opportunity to offer this innovative product to their customers.
Runs have become shorter, requiring very short setup and job changeovers and deadlines are more time sensitive. At the same time, print quality is extremely important. The TASKalfa Pro 15000c offers high-quality printing, long-life components, and productivity that customers can rely on.
Kyocera is excited about the partnership as we will benefit from Thunderbolt Solution’s strong reputation as a leading supplier to the printing industry. In addition, future products developed by Kyocera in this segment will automatically have a well-defined route to market through the Thunderbolt sales network.
Roadshow details:
Johannesburg – 9 & 10 May, Wanderers Club
Durban – 11 May, Mount Edgecombe Country Club
Cape Town – 12 & 13 May, King David Mowbray Golf Club
Speakers:
Bui Burke – Senior VP Sales, Screen Europe
Deon Wepener – Expert Production Print Solutions, Kyocera Europe
Edi Venturin – Regional Business Manager, Agfa
Gareth Wheeldon – Sales Executive, Komori UK
Foreword by Jean Lloyd of Jean Lloyd Consulting