Expanded Large-Format Media Licensing Agreement from Hewlett-Packard to Brand Management Group
SARASOTA, Fla., November 5, 2013 – Brand Management Group (BMG), a subsidiary of S-One Holdings Corp., announces an expanded licensing agreement granted by the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) to include all HP large format media for graphics and technical applications on HP Designjet Z-series and T-Series printers.
BMG, which specializes in worldwide media distribution, is expected to begin distributing HP-branded media through its global network of distributors and resellers on February 1, 2014. HP expanded its licensing agreement with BMG to increase focus and improve product selection, availability and delivery worldwide of HP-branded large-format media for HP Designjet printers and inks.
Since May 2013, BMG has been the licensing business partner for HP Sign & Display media for latex inks, establishing a worldwide warehousing and reseller network that will be used to ensure enhanced availability, distribution and support for HP Graphics and Technical media products.
“Media is an integral component of the overall printing system; however, distribution of large-format media requires specialization, infrastructure and scale in order to be successful,” said John Meiling, director, Large-Format Media, HP. “With a focused licensing partner like BMG, customers will continue to experience the high performance and quality expected from HP media along with improved distribution coverage, product availability and service levels.”
HP and BMG will continue to develop new products and technologies designed to help print shops, service bureaus, photo labs, fine art reproduction companies, photographers and other imaging professionals adapt to a rapidly changing market and provide new sources of visual merchandising and revenue.
For over 20 years, HP has developed a core competency in media coating technology, and is committed to continuing investment in new media coating development and availability of high-quality HP branded media optimized for HP inks.
HP offers a wide range of substrates in the materials portfolio for sign, display and technical applications. The portfolio includes both outdoor and indoor substrates and ranges from low-cost, uncoated media to a selection of banner, self-adhesive, film, fabric, paper, and specialty options.
For more information about the worldwide licensing partnership for HP Graphics and Technical media, and any press inquiries, contact Brand Management Group at 888-893-4668.
About BMG
BMG supports its worldwide dealer network with distribution at key geographical points, personal and prompt service, and unmatched product and technical support. Each member of the Brand Management Group team has extensive experience selling and supporting OEM inkjet media and supplies, and has a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise in the global wide-format printing market. You can find BMG online at www.globalBMG.com.
About HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. With the broadest technology portfolio spanning printing, personal systems, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP delivers solutions for customers’ most complex challenges in every region of the world. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.