The service, a first for Canada, will allow 3D printers to be made
accessible to everyone
VANCOUVER, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Tinkerine Studios
Ltd. (TSXV:TTD and OTC Pink: TKSTF), Canada's leading manufacturer and distributor
of 3D printers, today announced a partnership with PrinterWorks,
one of Western Canada's largest
independent Managed Print Services companies. Per the Dealer and
Partnership agreement, PrinterWorks will use Tinkerine's newest
DittoPro printers to provide "managed 3D printing services" to its
stable of corporate and enterprise accounts in Canada.
The move further defines and reinforces Tinkerine's strong
market position within the 3D printing services industry by
offering Tinkerine Service Depots for its 3D printers nationwide.
The company is also happy to announce that it will be now offering
an industry first one-year warranty and extended warranty program
to support this initiative. Consumers will now be able to go to
PrinterWorks as a one-stop shop for all their 3D printing needs.
Additionally, the company expects this partnership to enhance sales
by making the product and filament more readily accessible to
existing Tinkerine and PrinterWorks clients and new customers
across Canada.
"Partnering with PrinterWorks allows us to continue to leverage
the power of 3D print managed services as a significant part of
future revenue. PrinterWorks has a tremendous track record in
providing managed print services to some of Western Canada's biggest school districts,
private and public health care, and services organizations, with
best in class print managed solutions that both control and manage
overall printing costs. For Tinkerine, there is a natural tie in to
the school districts and other customers that PrinterWorks supports
and services," commented Tinkerine CEO, Eugene Suyu. "We think
there is a real opportunity in the market now to offer high
performance, reliable and affordable hardware, dedicated service
(training), and unparalleled technical support to 3DP customers"
added Suyu.
"PrinterWorks has always been on the leading edge of providing
innovative printer and copier solutions to our clients; we remain
the leading independent provider of Managed Print Services to
Enterprise level clients in Western
Canada. The addition of 3D printing technologies to our mix
is an exciting leap forward into the future of our industry! Our
service, sales, and distribution infrastructures are ideally suited
to compliment Tinkerine's presence in the growing 3D printing
market. From "go-to-market" strategies, distribution models,
vision, and corporate culture - the many synergies our
organizations share make Tinkerine a natural partner for
PrinterWorks," stated Stefano
Walker, PrinterWorks VP Sales & Marketing.
This partnership is exciting for both parties as Tinkerine and
PrinterWorks are dedicated in providing the best experience for all
consumers.
About PrinterWorks
Formed in 2000 as a laser printer
repair and service company, PrinterWorks Imaging Solutions has
quietly become Western Canada's
leading independent provider of Managed Print Services. From
consulting services, to procurement and installation, to total
outsourced solutions, PrinterWorks is unique in its ability to
support large and diverse fleets of printers, copiers, scanners,
MFP's and fax machines. PrinterWorks holds sales and service
authorizations from all major printer equipment manufacturers and
has forged unique partnerships with the largest printer services
organizations in Canada.
Contact:
Stefano Walker
Vice President Sales & Marketing
swalker@myprinterworks.com
604-683-5889
About Tinkerine
Tinkerine develops, manufactures,
distributes and sells 3D printers, software and materials for the
consumer and education markets, the fastest growing segments of 3D
printing. Current products include the recently released DittoPro,
the award-winning Ditto+ and Litto 3D printers, all acclaimed for
their high performance and affordability. Tinkerine's 3D printers
work seamlessly with its integrated 3D software to make printing
intuitive and accessible to anyone. With a major focus on
education, Tinkerine continues to position itself as one of the
emerging leaders in the 3D printer market both in North America and abroad. Tinkerine
shares are listed on the TSX Venture under the symbol TTD and TKSTF
on the OTC Pink.
Contact:
Rob Smith
Director of Business Development
rob@tinkerine.com
604-288-8778 ext. 204
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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute
forward-looking statements. Tinkerine is hereby providing
cautionary statements identifying important factors that could
cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected
in the forward-looking statements. Any statements that express, or
involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans,
objectives, assumptions or future events or performance are not
historical facts and may be forward-looking and may involve
estimates, assumptions and uncertainties which could cause actual
results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in
the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this
release include statements with respect to: the company expects
this partnership to enhance sales by making the product and
filament more accessible to existing Tinkerine and Printerworks
clients and new customers across Canada; and to continue to leverage the power
of 3D print managed services as a significant part of future
revenue. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve
numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties which
contribute to the possibility that the predicted outcomes may not
occur or may be delayed. The risks, uncertainties and other factors
that could influence actual results include, but are not limited
to: limited operating history; the risks related to scaling up
operations; competition risks; exposure to potential litigation;
and other factors beyond the control of Tinkerine.
SOURCE Tinkerine Studios Ltd.
