Overview

DES is Australia and New Zealand’s leading innovative and experienced provider of integrated digital imaging solutions for the professional printing industry. Incorporated in 1987 to take over the business of Drafting Equipment & Supplies, which commenced in 1961, DES has progressed and moved into new diverse markets, manufacturing, importing and distributing a range of capital and consumable products to facilitate the reproduction and communication of design.

DES provides superior imaging solutions including large format digital printers, copiers, scanners, papers, inks and colour management software. Serving the photographic, fine art, graphic arts, proofing, publishing, and packaging markets, DES have also maintained their original AEC, CAD and GIS activities and skills.

DES offers a diverse range of integrated digital printing solutions, complete with full service and support, to allow you to create accurate, efficient outputs whatever your specialised needs may be. Support is what our customers have come to rely on from DES. DES believe in building strong relationships with their customers through fast response to their mission critical solutions. To this end the DES team of dedicated professionals are well trained in the equipment and software they supply.

The DES statement ‘Beyond Creation’ captures every element of the DES brand identity. ‘Beyond Creation’ highlights the DES aspiration to be an inspirational market leader, built on the foundation of diversity, experience and knowledge. ‘Beyond Creation’ aims to capture the consumer’s imagination, and inspire them to explore new opportunities with confidence.

DES is not the initial creator. DES has the progressive attitude to take the creation and then, through accurate reproduction, enhance the communication of the initial creation.
Whether DES is working in partnership with an artist, designer, photographer, architect, engineer, publisher or other specialist creator- DES is taking the creators work and developing it with expert knowledge and skill. DES is the company that strives to go further to deliver a wide range of products and services whilst always remaining focused on providing exemplary service. While each customer, project and solution remains unique; the DES service and attitude remain consistent. DES always aims to provide a stable supply of the highest quality products and services.