Sun Chemical has acquired the metal deco ink
business of PPG, a U.S.-based global supplier of paints, coatings and specialty
materials. PPG, with a well consolidated portfolio, and Sun Chemical are both
long standing players in the metal packaging industry.
Through the acquisition, which reflects Sun
Chemical’s strategy to grow by acquiring businesses that complement areas of
its existing operations, Sun Chemical will expand both its operational
territories and its overall position in the global metal deco market. By
combining PPG’s complementary portfolio of metal deco products with those of
Sun Chemical, customers will benefit from further innovative solutions and what
will be the widest ink portfolio in the metal decoration market.
“With changes in consumer tastes and lifestyles
across the world driving increased demand for canned food and beverages, brands
are constantly seeking new ways of decorating the metal packaging of their
products to differentiate them from the competition,” said Felipe Mellado,
Chief Marketing Officer and Board Member at Sun Chemical. “The acquisition of
PPG’s metal deco ink business means that Sun Chemical will now be able to offer
customers an enhanced range of metal deco solutions to help them achieve their
marketing goals.”
