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EFI has continued its expansion strategy, acquiring shipping software developer SmartLinc.
The companies have not disclosed financial terms of the acquisition but EFI believes the deal will have no material affect on its first quarter of full year results. It expects to offer more to both companies’ clients.
Marc Olin (pictured left), EFI’s chief operating officer, says, “EFI and SmartLinc have many joint customers who will benefit from further, streamlined integration between their MIS/ERP and shipping systems.”
Robert Silberman, former president and co-owner of SmartLinc, says, “EFI is the undisputed leader in printing workflow, and the products and service EFI offers reflect its passion for customer success. SmartLinc users will benefit tremendously from EFI driving enhancements to our proven shipping software platform.”
Based in Milwaukee, USA, SmartLinc makes software for shipping process by allowing users to select the best carrier for their shipments. The software also allows for automated integration with other software systems. Print MIS/ERP products can automatically submit print jobs to SmartLinc software, which then tracks shipment status, cost and carrier information, and transfers this information back to the MIS/ERP system so users can have a more complete picture of expenses, job delivery and other essential metrics.
EFI will continue to develop and sell SmartLinc software, which will become EFI’s core shipping technology offering.
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