Fujifilm acquires UNIGRAPHICA AG
Effective today (July 1st), Fujifilm has acquired UNIGRAPHICA AG in a move that will see it expand its Integrated Inkjet Solutions offering globally.
Friday, 01 Jul 2022 12:31 GMT
Fujifilm has worked with European inkjet system integrator Unigraphica AG for some years
The company has worked with European inkjet system integrator Unigraphica AG for some years and as a result of the acquisition, UNIGRAPHICA AG will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujifilm rebranding under the title FUJIFILM Unigraphica AG.
FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions is a service within Fujifilm that was founded in North America 15 years ago as a provider of custom inkjet systems for brands in the region. The offering has since grown to expand into the entire EMEA region and Japan and to new markets such as commercial imprinting.
Speaking to Print Monthly, Greg Balch, vice president and general manager of FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions, explained that as FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions has been implementing its strategic growth plan, it was clear there would be benefits from more localised presence in Europe. Not from a sales standpoint, but from an integration capability, manufacturing, and aftersales support viewpoint.
With its head office based in the Principality of Liechtenstein, this is something Unigraphica AG can bring to Fujifilm. The location of Central Europe, as well as its long history within the print industry and its network and reputation were all attractive features for Fujifilm in the decision to acquire the company.
In addition to this, Balch explains that there are a number of complimentary technologies between the two companies. One example is that Unigraphica AG brings transport knowledge in terms of web-to-web, sheet-to-sheet, web-to-sheet, and finishing capability knowledge that FUJIFILM Integrated Inkjet Solutions has less of.
On the reverse, Fujifilm can offer Unigraphica AG the stability of a larger company so when there’s opportunity to scale, the company can enable this.
Balch says: “We’re just really excited about the combination of the two teams. We’ve worked with Unigraphica as a partner for an extended period of time now so we know them and they know us. We believe there’s a really strong fit between the companies and we can’t wait to get started.
“We are thrilled to have the knowledge, expertise, and strong reputation of Joseph Schweiger and the entire Unigraphica team joining us. I am confident that this addition will support and accelerate our business expansion.”
Joseph Schweiger, chief executive officer of Unigraphica, adds: “Through this acquisition, Unigraphica’s services will be strengthened with Fujifilm’s portfolio of inkjet printing technology. We are excited about the additional resources and the access to new inkjet printing solutions that Unigraphica can provide to customers by joining the Fujifilm group.”
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