Flextrus acquires Mediaköket Grafiska

Mediaköket has long experience in digital printing and services such as print management, graphical production and tailored web services. It has previously invested in an HP Indigo 20000 digital press. Mediaköket’s work and focus in digital print and converting, combined with pre-press knowledge and software, has given the company and its customers a strong footing in terms of quality and production control. It produces lower to medium long runs in printing, and offers services such as design, final artwork, pre-press and final proofing. Online workflows and asset management systems bring all of these processes together. A partnership between Flextrus and the company was announced in June this year, and is now extended to an investment by Flextrus that enables further business opportunities for the whole AR Packaging group.

AR Packaging and Flextrus see the acquisition of Mediaköket as an important step in order to meet new needs from both larger and smaller customers requesting high speed to market and personalized packaging. Digital printing is an important complement to the company’s extensive offering, which includes advanced flexo printing and barrier material competence.

‘We are excited to welcome Mediaköket to Flextrus and to AR Packaging,’ said Maud Rahm, managing director of Flextrus. ‘It brings substantial expertise in a field that we are convinced will add another dimension to us and AR Packaging.’

‘We truly believe that success is not only about buying digital print capacity but much more linked to having a deep understanding and know-how of how to use the digital technology and transfer it into benefits for our customers. Mediaköket brings this competence and can provide full service in this field.’

Mats Winde, owner of Mediaköket, commented: ‘Mediaköket has developed into a company with comprehensive digital capabilities and now wants to take its next step. Flextrus and AR Packaging’s broad market knowledge and wide range of products makes it an excellent new owner to explore the increasing business opportunities for digital printing of packaging together with.’

AR Packaging CEO Harald Schulz added: ‘I am pleased to incorporate Mediaköket in our group and am convinced that it will bring benefits to the markets and customers we serve as a part of our full service provider strategy. The added technology can be used for a wide range of materials, applications and market segments. Mediaköket makes an important platform for further development of our digital offering and strengthens our technology footprint in line with our set strategy.’