Used equipment
Who can you trust?
The Used Equipment market for printing and associated machinery in the Printing Industry is once again
experiencing a dramatic increase in demand. Every time the worldwide economy takes a serious downswing,
this market booms. Even old equipment demands a premium price. There is one major drawback, however.
Not all suppliers of used equipment adhere to best practise principals.
Vol 4 Issue 3 • USED EQUIPMENT WHO CAN YOU TRUST?
H
ow does a potential buyer of used equipment know who to trust? There
are reputable suppliers but, there are also charlatans who not only
deceive customers but, also negatively influence the reputation of
the market as a whole.
The choice which faces many potential customers of second-hand equipment is
where to go. They know who to trust when they buy new, but are not sure when
second-hand is their only option.
Heidelberg has addressed this dilemma through the formation of its Remarketed
division, specifically aimed at providing its customers with access to pre-owned
Heidelberg equipment. Heidelberg Remarketed concentrates on this sector of
the market with high-quality equipment. Remarketed equipment is an important
element of the Heidelberg offering to its clients around the world. In the local
market the Remarketed portfolio is managed by Pieter Meere, who is also
the Durban branch manager.
The GAPP
spoke to Pieter to get a better understanding of Heidelberg
Remarketed and how it fits into the Heidelberg product offering.
G: Heidelberg is acknowledged as a leader in the printing industry
supplies sector. How does remarketed equipment fit into its
overall profile?
PM: Due to the current economic situation worldwide, there has been a marked
increase in the demand for good used equipment from Heidelberg. Remarketed is
a strategic and recognised business division of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen.
G: What types of equipment does Heidelberg offer in its remarketed plan?
PM: Heidelberg Remarketed offers the full range of equipment and solutions
that it offers as part of its new equipment portfolio. This includes all Heidelberg
presses, certain prepress solutions, Polar guillotines and cutting systems and,
Stahl folders.
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