The deal, inked on 2 August, has made Innotech only the second UK company to offer materials from the german manufacturer, after CMYUK.

Following the deal, Innotech immediately began offering a range of Pongs products, including DirectTex Akustico in 270 and 280gsm, Illuminati in 290gsm, PES Mesh in 235gsm, and Poplin Plus in 170gsm.

Also available are PrintTex Chagal 380gsm, CO Glitter ads in 90gsm, Silencio in sizes 10 and 5 at 350gsm, and Softimage Lightbox in 205gsm.

Pongs CEO Bernd Lautenbach said: "Innotech caught our eye as a first-class supplier to our industry. 

“It has built an excellent reputation for being a dependable and comprehensive supplier to the wide-format print sector. 

“This aligns perfectly with our own commitment to excellence, and we are looking forward to working with them to expand our innovative and inspiring textile solutions in the UK market."

Innotech’s head of procurement, Deepak Bhat, said the agreement was a milestone for the company.

He said: “This partnership strengthens our position as the leading materials supplier in the wide and grand-format print sector. 

“Our comprehensive range, friendly team and fast operations infrastructure are what our customers have come to rely on. So as they grow and branch into different applications, we’re growing with them and helping them take the next steps in their business journeys.”