Sitma USA, a Tecnau company, has expanded its tie-up with Ricoh USA to provide end-to-end solutions for packaging, mailing and fulfilment operations.

Tecnau specialises in paper handling, processing and finishing systems for the digital printing market.

Ricoh will be a key partner for the sales, integration and servicing of Sitma’s packaging and wrapping systems.

The collaboration enhances the companies' existing relationship and expands Ricoh’s capability to offer customers complete workflow solutions from print production to final packaging.

RICOH Graphic Communications strategic sales and business development vice-president Derrick Rankin stated: "We're excited to take our partnership with Sitma to the next level. 

"This collaboration allows us to further expand our solution set and deliver even greater value to our customers across the US and Canada with more ways to grow and evolve their business."

Sitma USA supplies automated packaging systems for high-volume print, mail and e-commerce industries.

Its portfolio includes wrapping systems for poly and paper materials, modular packaging lines, parcel sorting systems and workflow integration with print and finishing processes.

This expanded partnership builds on previous joint projects, including a major enterprise installation in which Ricoh played a central role in implementing a customised Sitma system.

Tecnau and Sitma product marketing director Scott Peterson stated: "This is a great step forward for Sitma and Ricoh. 

"Our shared commitment to innovation and customer success makes this partnership a win for the industry."

Sitma, headquartered in Italy, operates in more than 70 countries with 9,000 installations.

Tokyo-based Ricoh operates across 200 countries and regions.