XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business (MGS) from Element Solutions on 3 March 2025. The transaction was signed on 1 September 2024 and has been approved by all the relevant regulators globally. The combination of XSYS and MGS will create one of the leading companies in the sector worldwide.

“We are excited to announce the completion of this transformative combination and to join forces with our new MGS colleagues,” said Alexander Unterschuetz, group CEO of XSYS. “This transaction creates significant value and opportunities as a result of the complementarity of both businesses’ product portfolio, services, and employees, thus making us a more complete solution provider for our customers. This, together with the strengthened knowledge and resources of our dedicated technical support teams, will enable us to deliver even better products and services to our customers, who are at the center of everything we do”.

The combined business will have a workforce of approximately 850 employees worldwide and a turnover of approximately €370 million.