PRESS RELEASE

November 13, 2015

Extension of Cooperation between BERNINA & Wilcom

On October 13, 2015 BERNINA International AG and Wilcom International Pty Ltd have signed an agreement to extend their cooperation until 2019 with the goal to support existing BERNINA software users and to develop the next BERNINA embroidery digitizing software.

Denis Quaintance, Managing Director of Wilcom, says “Wilcom and BERNINA have been software partners for almost 20 years and it is pleasing to continue the relationship that delivers the very best quality embroidery software to BERNINA’s customers.”

BERNINA International CEO, Claude Dreyer, says “We appreciate the professional exchange and the technical skills of Wilcom. BERNINA is looking forward to continuing the good cooperation and to much success.”

 

About BERNINA

Founded in Switzerland more than 100 years ago, BERNINA has a proven reputation for offering quality state--‐of--‐the--‐art sewing, quilting and embroidery machines, overlockers/sergers, and embroidery software as well as longarm quilting machines and multi--‐needle embroidery systems. BERNINA’s leadership is marked by an impressive number of ambassadors, industry leaders, influencers and bloggers, who chose to partner with the company.

BERNINA products are sold over the world through a network of over 2000 fully trained dealers that also offer support and education. BERNINA products are designed for beginning to advanced sewists and priced to meet a variety of budgets, with new products being introduced every year. More information can be found on www.bernina.com

 

About Wilcom

In 1979 Wilcom's founders shared a vision for automating the embroidery industry that has changed the way people create and produce embroidered goods. A global organization headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Wilcom has led the industry with ongoing innovations that push the boundaries of creativity in personalized expressions, be it in decorated goods or interiors. Wit a reputation for excellence, Wilcom has become the world's choice for ease‐of‐use, quality and service.

Today, Wilcom is present in over 100 countries with products in over 12 languages and has a global community of hundred of thousands of licensed customers. Wilcom's growth has been fuelled by continual product innovation, new product development and through joint ventures with strategically compatible partners or direct investment in emerging markets. Wilcom continues to enhance creativity in personalized expressions, by globally implementing best‐of‐breed solutions for textile impressions.