Ilford, a developer and manufacturer of media for inkjet printing, graphic arts and colour photographic processes has announced its acquisition of CMA Graphix Group, a provider of inkjet papers across Europe and America.
The acquisition follows a recent announcement naming Ilford as product licensee for the Kodak matchprint inkjet proofing media range and reinforces the company’s strength and commitment in the proofing market. Ilford has also acquired colour management solution provider Colorportal.
Paul Willems, CEO said, ‘The acquisition of CMA is a direct result of the company’s medium-term strategic plan to offer a full service solution to the proofing and print production market. I am delighted to have acquired CMA Graphix, who has long been an invaluable customer for us.
Now branded as Ilford Professional Solutions, the new business unit will offer customers a comprehensive consultancy service to ensure it will optimise its end-to-end print production process for offset and digital printing. The process standardisation services will include media, software and hardware sales.
To further strengthen the proofing knowledge base within the organisation, Gerardo Cerros, managing director of CMA Graphix, will join Ilford as its new chief technology officer. In this position, Cerros will drive the proofing business unit to offer the market an end-to-end print production solution.
