Dave Savastano, Editor11.07.19
The inkjet printing industry has been a highlight in the printing arena for more than a decade. The press and consumables businesses remain pretty fragmented; conventional press manufacturers like Heidelberg (Fujifilm) are even making alliances and headway in the segment.
In April 2019, a huge move came when Electronics for Imaging (EFI) announced it would be acquired by an affiliate of Siris Capital Group for $1.7 billion. The acquisition, which was completed three months later, is thought to provide EFI with more resources to grow its press, ink and Fiery software businesses.
As large as this move is, this is pretty small compared to what has broken out on the inkjet front in the past few days, all centered around Xerox. It started on Nov. 5, 2019, when Xerox made a series of moves with FUJIFILM worth $2.3 billion.
Th
In April 2019, a huge move came when Electronics for Imaging (EFI) announced it would be acquired by an affiliate of Siris Capital Group for $1.7 billion. The acquisition, which was completed three months later, is thought to provide EFI with more resources to grow its press, ink and Fiery software businesses.
As large as this move is, this is pretty small compared to what has broken out on the inkjet front in the past few days, all centered around Xerox. It started on Nov. 5, 2019, when Xerox made a series of moves with FUJIFILM worth $2.3 billion.
Th
Continue reading this story and get 24/7 access to Covering the Printing Inks, Coatings and Allied Industries - Ink World for FREE
Ink World magazine has tracked the growth of the ink industry and its allied industries through years of changes, technology, evolution, consolidation and market development. No other magazine has been around for as long or covered as much of the global printing ink business. This website is dedicated to providing in-depth industry coverage and late-breaking news.
FREE SUBSCRIPTIONAlready a subscriber? Login
Related Knowledge Center
