Sun Chemical acquires Sensient Imaging Technologies

Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have completed the purchase of 100 percent of the shares of Sensient Imaging Technologies to expand its inkjet ink capabilities and expertise.

Sun Chemical acquires Sensient Imaging Technologies to expand its inkjet ink capabilities and expertise

The strategic investment in Sensient Imaging Technologies, a supplier of digital inks, will allow Sun Chemical and DIC to expand its inkjet ink capabilities and expertise using complementary technologies that will further strengthen the standards of services and technologies to its customers and distributor partners.

The acquisition also underscores Sun Chemical's ongoing commitment to sustainability by expanding its offering of inkjet inks for textile and dye sublimation printing. Inkjet is a strategic segment for Sun Chemical and DIC, therefore the investment in Sensient Imaging Technologies also demonstrates Sun Chemical and DIC's commitment in the digital segment.

‘We are delighted to welcome the employees of Sensient Imaging Technologies to the Sun Chemical family and we are excited about the prospects of combining our offerings in digital technology, capability, products and services to the valued customers and distribution and technology partners of the Sensient inks business and Sun Chemical,’ said Peter Saunders, global director, digital business, at Sun Chemical.