ECi Software Solutions, a leader in industry-specific information technology solutions, announced it has acquired PrintFleet Inc. of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. PrintFleet is a leader in the development of data-driven device management and assessment software solutions, as well as training, business development, and support programs for dealers, distributors, and manufacturers in the imaging industry. The company offers a range of solutions for every aspect of imaging device monitoring, maintenance, and management: PrintFleet LINK, PrintFleet Vision, PrintFleet Enterprise, PrintFleet Corporate, and PrintFleet QuickAssess software. Chris McFarlane will continue to serve as President of PrintFleet within ECi’s Field Service Division.
“Joining the ECi family of companies aligns with PrintFleet’s strategic initiatives, one of which is to achieve greater scale, affording us still more opportunities for growth,” said McFarlane. “As a recognized leader within the data collection and data utilization space, PrintFleet, with ECi’s support, now has greater capacity to assist our clients in bringing innovative solutions to the print industry.”
“ECi is committed to continuing to invest in the field service industry,” said Ron Books, CEO of ECi. “It is a quickly evolving industry and our goal is to provide the best technology available to help our customers stay competitive and profitable. Print and service management plays an integral role in this industry, and this acquisition gives us an expanded global footprint in print and service management. PrintFleet has a fantastic product portfolio and a dedicated team; we could not be prouder to have them join us in helping businesses achieve greater efficiency and expand their services.”
