ILFORD acquires inkjet paper provider CMA Graphix Group

ILFORD has acquired CMA Graphix Group, a provider of cost-effective, cutting edge inkjet papers across Europe and America.  As a result, ILFORD will now directly supply CMA customers with a portfolio of products offered under the brand.

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, Colour Management. In this position, Cerros will drive the proofing business unit to offer the market an end-to-end print production solution.

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. To further enhance the offering to KODAK MATCHPRINT customers, ILFORD has also acquired colour management solution provider Colorportal. Rebranded as ILFORD Professional Solutions, the new ILFORD business unit will offer customers a comprehensive consultancy service to ensure they optimise their end-to-end print production process for offset and digital printing. The process standardisation services will include media, software, and hardware sales.

“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,” said Paul Willems, CEO at ILFORD. “We are thrilled at the opportunity to provide CMA customers the reliable range of products that they’ve become accustomed to, and very much look forward to working closely with Gerardo Cerros in his new role at ILFORD, to build our portfolio and position us as a proofing knowledge base in the marketplace.”

“I am honoured to come on board with ILFORD during this exciting time of growth and acquisition,” adds Gerardo Cerros, new Chief Technology Officer, Colour Management at ILFORD. “I am confident that CMA Graphix customers will only find their service enhanced and I am thrilled to join forces with an industry-leader such as ILFORD to provide customers with the tools they need for optimal end-to-end print production.”

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