Digital print solutions provider EFI's VUTEk GS3250lx has won a Product of the Year award in the Flat-Bed-Rigid Substrate UV category at SGIA Expo 2011, held in New Orleans, USA.

"This year's SGIA was a big success for EFI on many fronts, including our breakthrough GS3250lx printer with innovative LED UV-curing technology taking home a Product of the Year award," says EFI senior vice-president and general manager of ink-jet solutions, Scott Schinlever. "Visitors to our booth were impressed with our complete printer line-up and integrated workflow products."

EFI showcased its VUTEk, Rastek and Jetrion ink-jet printer lines and its ink-jet workflow bundles, which integrate web-to-print and business automation software with the company's EFI Fiery XF proServer.

The company also reported 'strong stand traffic' and 'increased orders' from the SGIA Expo 2011 show floor.

"Show attendees had the opportunity to compare output, performance and capabilities of all the industry players, and in the end, EFI printers were the clear favourite as we closed a number of deals and gathered hundreds of qualified leads," continues Schinlever.

EFI also announced a distribution agreement with print industry solutions provider Heidelberg Canada, which grants the company distribution rights of EFI's Rastek line of wide-format printers.