Sotheby's Imprint Taps Heidelberg Technology

BOSTON—Sotheby’s Imprint (SI), a global print management solutions provider, announced an alliance with leading printing press manufacturer Heidelberg. The agreement confirms that Sotheby’s Imprint Premier Platform, a global network of print and distribution suppliers, will exclusively utilize Heidelberg’s offset printing technology. Sotheby’s Imprint and Heidelberg plan to work together to extend established global print and distribution solutions.

“We are extremely proud to associate with one of the world’s most respected and admired print category brands,” said Skip Dyer, Sotheby’s Imprint executive vice president. “This collaboration signifies a shared vision and an unparalleled global solution.”

SI will utilize Heidelberg’s Speedmaster XL sheetfed press platform, along with color control systems Inpress and Image Control.

“Sotheby’s Imprint is in a unique position to influence remarkable change within the print category,” said Harald Weimer, president of Heidelberg USA. “This agreement combines our strengths to deliver a solution with unrivaled global reach, unique capabilities and a proven ability to perform.”