DC DruckChemie acquires WS Print GmbH & Co. KG
DruckChemie strengthens market position with latest acquisition
DC DruckChemie GmbH (DruckChemie) has announced today, it has acquired the business of printing consumables manufacturer WS Print GmbH & Co. KG.
WS Print is a well-known German manufacturer and supplier of printing chemicals to the offset industry. The company is positioned in the market as a specialist in the heatset-market, especially in silicone emulsions and fountain solution concentrates with a continuing investment in research and development.
Simon Wolf, Managing Director of the DruckChemie group said: “The success of our Group is based on
high-quality products, exceptional service and, above all, the commitment of our employees. This further acquisition strengthens our existing portfolio and we look forward continuing to offer WS Print's high standards of quality and customer service.”
Founded in 1971 in Ammerbuch, Germany, and acquired by Langley Holdings plc in 2014, DruckChemie is a leading manufacturer of printing consumables with facilities in 9 European locations and in Brazil.
WS Print was founded in 1989 in Schnaittach near Nuremberg and was acquired in 2022 by Contiweb, a Dutch manufacturer of drying and web handling systems for web offset and web inkjet printing.