After several years of exploring the best business solutions possible, the company has restructured to better meet the needs and requirements of its clientele. Gravotech is now divided into 4 distinct brands: Gravograph, Technifor, Propen, and Type3.

Gravotech?s success story began in 1938 with the creation of New Hermes in the US, which eventually became Gravograph in Europe in 1950. In 2003, Technifor joined the group and was soon followed by Vision Numeric, the Type3 and 3Design software creator. Gravotech has always distinguished itself through its culture of innovation and its continuous international development. Its global reach continues to grow: a 29th subsidiary will be announced in Dubai in October.

Annual revenues increased by 11.5% in 2011 and 86% of sales occurred internationally. Gravotech is now the undisputed world leader in permanent marking, with 900 employees and a presence in more than 100 countries, whether directly, via subsidiaries, or via a reseller network. ?We have no competitor in our business that is comparable in size and which can offer the same diversity of solutions and the same level of service throughout the world," says G?rard Guyard, president of the group. There are currently more than 200,000 Gravotech machines in use every day around the world in 60,000 companies.

The Gravotech Group specialises in permanent marking, and its range of equipment covers four key technologies: LASER, mechanical engraving, scribing, and micro-percussion, which are all complemented by a wide range of engraving materials and other compatible consumables.

The four Gravotech brands satisfy all permanent marking needs:

Gravograph is the world leader in laser and mechanical engraving, and its solutions cover signaling, identification, object customization, and the production of precision parts Technifor specializes in traceability through permanent marking and coding performed directly on parts. Technifor also offers laser and scribing solutions for industrial marking and is the world leader in micropercussion marking technology Propen is the group's distributor brand and provides simple marking solutions which do not require integration. More than 300 distributors rely on Propen?s 28 branches to better serve their customers' needs, and Type3 offers CAD-CAM software, specifically designed for the jewelry industry and artistic creation.

Gravotech?s presence can be felt in all corners of our lives, from the cars we drive and airplanes we take to the cups and key rings we use. Luxury goods manufacturers, such as Jaeger Lecoultre, Diageo-Johnnie Walker, Mont Blanc, and Est?e Lauder, also appeal to the advanced printmaking group to produce or facilitate product engraving. And if by any chance the standard marking solution does not meet clients? requirements, Gravotech?s dedicated teams can customize one to exact customer specifications. Gravotech has provided innovative solutions to industry challenges throughout its history: VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) marking solutions for a large automotive group and customized marking for a major cosmetics corporation.

Grizard Thibaud, GravoTech Engineering Pvt Ltd, Pune. Tel: 096650-55909. Fax: 91-20-41030010. Email: tgrizard@in.gravotech.com