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Fujifilm’s Acquisitions of Sericol, Avecia Show Changes in Digital Business

Fujifilm's takeover of Avecia's business in inkjet inks at the end of last year demonstrates how rapidly the structure of key parts of the digital printing sector is moving towards a vertically integrated structure.

By: Sean Milmo

European Editor

Fujifilm’s takeover of Avecia’s business in inkjet inks at the end of last year demonstrates how rapidly the structure of key parts of the digital printing sector is moving towards a vertically integrated structure. The Japanese company made its first major move into printing inks a year ago when it acquired Sericol, one of the biggest global producers of screen printing inks. The UK company is also a manufacturer of inkjet inks and a distributor of inkjet printing presses. Now with its p...

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