Landa confirms FIMI acquisition

Landa Digital Printing (LDP), a manufacturer of digital printing presses, has confirmed its acquisition by FIMI, following months of speculation due to reports over LDP’s debts and lack of investment.

LDP has now officially announced that FIMI, Israel’s largest private equity fund, has taken full ownership of the company following reports of the deal at the beginning of September. LDP says a new board has been installed, with Richard Klapholz installed as active chairman.

According to LDP, Benny Landa, the company’s founder, has welcomed the news and expressed his support for the acquisition by FIMI, saying he is pleased that the company and technology he founded will continue to grow.

The company has emphasised its plans for growth, with a “clear plan” centered on profitability, product performance, and renewed go-to-market focus.

LDP says the company’s priorities are enhanced product performance, high service availability, and supply resilience. FIMI’s backing will help LDP strengthen its operational infrastructure and global reach, as well as accelerate product innovation and profitability.

Speaking of his appointement as active chairman, Klapholz says: “We are excited and are here to build a strong, enduring industrial company.

"Our approach is pragmatic and long-term: focused investments, operational excellence, and steady, measurable progress. The printing industry needs LDP’s breakthrough technology; our mission is to realize its great potential.”

Gil Oron, chief executive officer of LDP, adds: “With FIMI’s ownership we have the stability, focus, and disciplined operating approach to deliver our plan: strengthening product performance in the field, ensuring reliable service and supply, and re-energising our go-to-market with a sharp customer focus. Our teams are already moving, and our priorities are clear.”

Landa presses currently operating in the UK include two installed at Bluetree Group, as well as one at MM Packaging.