Ricoh has strengthened its industrial printing presence with the acquisition of LAC Corporation, a company with inkjet technology that supports printing on three-dimensional surfaces.
Founded in 1983, LAC technology can discharge high-viscosity ink from a maximum of 100mm, enabling printing directly onto three dimensional objects. Using its technology, LAC develops, manufactures, sells, and supports industrial printing systems for cars, liquefied petroleum gas cylinders, and much more.
By combining LAC’s proprietary inkjet technology and Ricoh’s technologies such as imaging systems and manufacturing, the company will hope to create new value for its customers. In addition, Ricoh is planning to expand LAC’s offerings into new overseas markets, using its global network.
In February this year, Ricoh announced its growth strategy, RICOH Ignite, which sets out its intention to enhance its customer base by expanding its printing technology portfolio. It has been strengthening its display printing capabilities and this acquisition will support this aim.
