Bergman & Beving acquires 90 percent stake in DataLase

DataLase, one of the global leaders in photonic printing, has been acquired by Bergman & Beving AB, which has taken a 90 percent shareholding in the business while CEO Clare Lewis retains 10 percent and continues in her role.

Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase provides patented, inkless (at point of packing) and customized printing for product and packaging applications worldwide. The company's photonic printing technology enables high-quality, high-speed and sustainable printing directly onto a wide range of materials without the need for traditional inks, resulting in a cleaner, more efficient and environmentally friendly process that meets the growing market demand for sustainable printing and packaging.

Bergman & Beving, founded in 1906, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The group comprises around 40 companies, represented in more than 25 countries, employing approximately 1,400 people worldwide. Its business model focuses on long-term ownership and supporting autonomous, entrepreneurial companies with strong growth potential.

As part of the acquisition, DataLase will join Bergman & Beving's Safety Technology division, becoming part of a group that has been acquiring and developing leading niche industrial companies for over a century.

'We are delighted to become part of the Bergman & Beving Group. Their long-term approach, proven ability to develop specialist technical companies and commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our own values and ambitions. This partnership will allow us to accelerate our global growth, continue advancing our photonic printing technology and deliver even greater value to our customers,' Clare Lewis, CEO of DataLase, commented.