After cross-border teamwork between SPS® TechnoScreen / Germany and ATMA Champ / Tai- wan has developed successfully, the partners now decided to further expand their cooperation. In addition to the ongoing spot.jet project for ink-jet based graphic varnishing equipment, an exclusive OEM contract between SPS® and ATMA has been signed, covering the manufacturing of sheet-fed screen printing cylinder machinery known under The Original SPS STOP Cylinder Prin- ciple®.
This “joining of forces” combines the strengths of two partners perfectly complementing one an- other.
The SPS® range of STOP cylinders is known for its accuracy, speed and long trouble-free life. With 1000+ installations worldwide, SPS® cylinder screen printing machines have been among the first and the leading products in this field for nearly six decades. From day one on, SPS® has been focusing on one-stop solutions for demanding graphic and high-tech industrial screen printing applications.
Kirsten Brast, MD of SPS® TechnoScreen, states: “Quality and reliability have always been in the forefront of our company. The OEM cooperation with ATMA will secure this for the future. The company philosophy of ATMA fits perfectly with our own views of quality and innovation. On top of that, the majority of our machinery finds its way to the Far-East today, and it will generate great benefits to have our production and a professional after-sales service organization close to major expanding markets”.
The SPS® core product will maintain its original German identity with a number of defined (pro- tected) core components supplied from Germany - and a team of SPS® engineers closely interacting with the design and assembly teams in Taipei.
ATMA is world-leader in the field of high-end flat-bed screen printing systems, mainly used for industrial applications like solar wafers, mobile phone lenses, touch screen technology, flat glass printing, biotech sensors, automotive dials and more. Some of the most renowned international brands are directly or indirectly using ATMA equipment. ATMA is an ISO 9001 & 14001 certified company and was honored with the prestigious National Quality Award from the Taiwanese gov- ernment this year. The company ships over 350 printing units per month for global markets — the highest ever was 560 units per month.
Mr. Chen, president and owner of ATMA CHAMP states: “With the production of SPS® STOP cyl- inder presses we are able to fully benefit from our most advanced production facility in Taipei with its efficiency and quality focus. We are delighted with this further strengthening of our already ex- isting cooperation. In the past year, our management teams have closely and successfully worked together - and the present extension is a logical step for both parties. SPS® cylinder machines have an outstanding reputation. We at ATMA are proud to be the long-term manufacturing and service partner for this reputable brand”.
