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Seven Leading U.S. Digital Printers Sign on to Deploy GelatoConnect, the All-in-One Software for Print Production

Seven Leading US Digital Printers Deploy GelatoConnect
NewsSep 18 2024
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The Anstadt Company, Bennett Graphics, CBi Print, DPI Direct, GSB Digital, Hudson Printing, and Quantum Group are connecting their operations, boosting efficiency, and increasing profitability with GelatoConnect

Seven leading U.S. digital print companies — The Anstadt Company, Bennett Graphics, CBi Print, DPI Direct, GSB Digital, Hudson Printing, and Quantum Group — have signed on to deploy all three modules of GelatoConnect, an enterprise software solution that optimizes the entire print production process — from procurement and workflow to logistics​. By deploying the software across their organizations, these print producers will streamline operations, increase profitability, and reduce manual processes.

Paul Hudson and Hudson Printing moves to GelatoConnect to access the next generation of product platforms  

"The digital print industry is experiencing one of its most exciting and disruptive growth phases since the time of Gutenberg. With Gen Z and Millennials driving shifts in consumer demand, we’re seeing a movement from offset to digital, and mass production is being challenged by sustainability regulations. These macro forces are lowering average order values while increasing the daily volume of orders we process. I need software that automates and simplifies our entire production workflow," said Paul Hudson, CEO of Hudson Printing. "Amid these challenges, we’ve chosen GelatoConnect. It’s the only platform I’ve found that is machine and product agnostic, seamlessly connecting the key aspects of our facility: procurement, workflow, and logistics. Looking ahead, GelatoConnect will link my facility and customers with other GelatoConnect-powered print facilities worldwide, enabling us to drive brand value for global clients."

Bennett Graphics in Atlanta Georgia reduced paper consumption by 40% thanks to GelatoConnect’s impositioning engine 

GelatoConnect customers are seeing the software generate efficiency gains and profitability improvements throughout the production process.

Bennett Graphics, a recent adopter of GelatoConnect, has in just two weeks validated a 40% reduction of paper consumption thanks to Gelato’s impositioning engine. The reduction in paper consumption is equal to an annual cost saving of more than $100,000 for one customer alone.

“GelatoConnect is set to simplify our production process significantly. We're excited to see how the software will streamline batching, binning, and shipping of micro-transactions," said Adam Seiz, Vice President of Business Solutions at Bennett Graphics. "On the admin side, we're confident the system will integrate easily with our current operations. The support from their team has been great, and we expect the tools to reduce touchpoints in purchasing, project management, and shipping, making our workflow smoother. One of the biggest opportunities we see is the potential to improve cash flow through inventory optimization."

ESP Colour in the UK doubles its profit margins within 90 days after deploying GelatoConnect

Additionally, early adopters like ESP Colour doubled its profit margins in the last 90 days. Since deploying GelatoConnect, the company achieved a 20% increase in efficiency without needing to hire additional staff, and reduced cash locked in warehousing by 20%, saving $300,000. Similarly, Oschatz Visuelle Medien saw a 25% increase in production volume after streamlining procurement and workflow processes.

About Gelato

Gelato is a software company on a mission to redefine global manufacturing for people and the planet. Through its network of 150+ local production partners in 32 countries, Gelato provides the operating system for local manufacturing,

GelatoConnect. It consolidates every element of digital print production into a single platform, driving profitable growth, efficiency and control.

GelatoCreate, empowers creators and ecommerce entrepreneurs to reach customers anywhere in the world without the burden of inventory, upfront costs, or long-haul shipping. Orders are automatically routed to local production hubs, ensuring products are made closer to the end customer, reducing costs, transportation distances, and waste caused by overproduction. The result is a more streamlined supply chain and new way of manufacturing and distributing products—better for people and the planet.

Gelato was founded by CEO Henrik Müller-Hansen in 2007 and consists of GelatoConnect, GelatoCreate, and GelatoConsumer, operating under the Optimalprint brand. Backed by Insight Partners, Dawn Capital, SoftBank, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Gelato is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with 16 offices worldwide, including in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Pakistan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.

To learn more about Gelato, visit Gelato.com. For career opportunities, visit Gelato’s careers page.

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