Sun Chemical, a unit of DIC group, has completed the acquisition of Flint Group’s European publication gravure ink business for an undisclosed sum.

Sun Chemical aims to boost its publication businesses following the acquisition

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

As part of the deal, all products related to Flint Group’s European publication gravure business have been transferred to Sun Chemical.

"We are working with Flint Group to deliver a smooth and seamless transition of operations."

Sun Chemical chief marketing officer and board member Felipe Mellado said: “We are delighted to confirm the acquisition of Flint Group’s publication gravure ink business, which reaffirms our commitment to this sector, and enables us to further strengthen and enhance the performance of our own publication gravure plants.

“Now that the acquisition is complete, we are working with Flint Group to deliver a smooth and seamless transition of operations, so that customers remain fully supported with our high levels of quality and customer service.”

See Also:

At the time of signing the acquisition deal, Flint Group said that its publication gravure customers outside of Europe would remain unaffected by the deal.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Sun Chemical, which currently employs more than 20,000 people, is involved in the production of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid and solid compounds, and application materials.

In February, the company completed the acquisition of Canada-based Colmar Inks’ flexo inks business.

Colmar is involved in the production and sale of liquid inks, coatings, and flexo inks for the corrugated box market across Canada.