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Kornit Acquires SPSI’s Direct-to-Garment Assets

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8 years ago

July 7, 2016

Screen Printing Screen Printing July 2016 Issue

Digital textile printer manufacturer Kornit Digital has acquired the direct-to-garment printing assets of its North American distribution partner, SPSI. The two companies have partnered since 2004 to distribute Kornit’s products throughout the western US.

According to a statement from Gabi Seligsohn, CEO of Kornit, the move “provides access to a large screen-printing customer base which is poised to switch to digital technology over the next several years.”

Kornit also reports that its relationship with eastern US distributor Hirsch will not be affected.

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