Digital inks: Sun Chemical acquires Sensient Imaging Technologies

Sun Chemical, a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Sensient Imaging Technologies, and certain other assets related to the production of inks.

The transaction is expected to be finalized in the second quarter of 2020. Supplier of digital inks, Sensient Imaging Technologies will allow Sun Chemical and DIC to expand its inkjet ink capabilities, and expertise using complementary technologies that will further strengthen the highest standards of services and solutions to its customers and partners. “Our customers rely on digital print’s agile supply chain and production flexibility, so they will value this acquisition because it will drive future innovation and expansion,” said Mehran Yazdani, President of Sun Chemical Advanced Materials.

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion and over 20,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

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