It will automate in-plant scheduling, Samson says. This is important because Wallace hasn't found an economic model for making short-run digital color presses pay off for forms, Samson says. We're trying to be the most efficient manufacturer we can be. The Colorforms Division offers digital color capabilities with Scitex equipment. While it looks like W.I.N. and direct response printing will play a large role in Wallace's future growth, the company is pursuing other options as well.
Acquisitions appear to be one likely avenue of action.
Samson leaves the door wide open for acquisitions. We'll look at alliances as well. I guess there's always the possibility of being an industry consolidator. He declined to give further details. The agreement expands Wallace's labeling systems product line.