Review of the year and looking ahead - 02/01/2008 - Tharstern Limited

02/01/2008 Review of the year and looking ahead

2007 was a very competitive year for us but we have still managed to achieve one of our most successful years to date, having installed 82 new systems as well as over 65% of existing customers upgraded to TharsternSQL v3. The introduction of TharsternSQL™ v3 and SmallPrint™ plus our JDF developments has certainly contributed to our performance, re-affirming our belief that our MIS solutions are in sync with the industry needs.  

To support our growth, as ever, we are continuing to reinvest, not just in development and technologies, but in resources to support the ever increasing number of Tharstern customers. We have in fact added 22 new staff over the year; in particular, doubling our team of Consultants and increasing the size of the Tharstern support team.

We are looking forward to 2008 with the opening of our training academy and Drupa on the horizon at which we shall be unveiling some exciting new developments. For those of you who aren’t aware we have recently opened a branch office in Mumbai, India providing local services and support to a target audience of some 750,000 printers. The official launch of our Indian operation took place at the IPEX South Asia in October last year. We are also attending and hosting a wide range of events throughout 2008 and do hope we get the chance meet or catch up at one of them.  

On behalf of all at Tharstern may I take this opportunity to wish all customers and the Industry a happy and prosperous New Year.