The Siegwerk paper and board
Siegwerk Druckfarben, has purchased printing ink manufacturer Actega Colorchemie GmbH and its subsidiaries.
The latter company, which belongs to Altana’s Actega Coatings & Sealants division, develops and manufactures water-based flexo printing inks, particularly for printing on corrugated board packaging.
‘With its extensive range, its high brand awareness, and its pronounced service competence, Actega Colorchemie fits excellently with Siegwerk,’ said Hugo Noordhoek Hegt, president packaging EMEA and a member of the management board of Siegwerk. ‘Due to the merger, we can open up new segments and further enhance our profile as a supplier of water-based printing inks in Europe.’
‘We are pleased that we have found a new owner for Colorchemie that can integrate this business in a significantly larger structure and thus advance it on the market,’ said Dr Roland Peter, president of Actega Coatings & Sealants. ‘In the future, we will concentrate even more on special solutions for the packaging industry, with which we can occupy leading positions.’
By acquiring Actega Colorchemie, Siegwerk is expanding its packaging printing offer. The aim is to partner the two companies and to bring technological competence and strong service orientation together. By integrating the products of Actega Colorchemie into its portfolio, the printing ink manufacturer can target the needs of its customers effectively.
