Offenbach, Germany – 17 February, 2025
Europe’s leading print chemicals producer expands further with latest acquisition
DC DruckChemie GmbH (DC DruckChemie) announced today that it has acquired the business of silicone emulsions manufacturer, WS Print GmbH & Co. KG (WS Print).
WS Print is a well-known German manufacturer and supplier of chemicals to the printing industry. The company produces silicone emulsions and fountain solution concentrates for the heatset, coldset and sheetfed sectors.
Simon Wolf, Managing Director of DC DruckChemie said:
“The success of our group is based on high-quality products, exceptional service and, above all, the commitment of our employees. This further acquisition strengthens our existing portfolio and we look forward continuing to offer WS Print’s high standards of quality and customer service.”
About WS Print
WS Print is the European market leader in silicone emulsions production, specialising in solutions for heatset, coldset and sheetfed printing. The company was established in 1989 in Schnaittach, Germany.
About DC DruckChemie
DC DruckChemie is Europe’s leading producer of speciality chemical consumables and support services to the printing industry. The company was founded in 1971 in Ammerbuch, near Stuttgart, in Germany where it is headquartered today. DC DruckChemie has subsidiaries in nine European locations and in Brazil and incorporates BluePrint Products BV in Kruibeke, Belgium. DC DruckChemie was acquired by the British engineering and industrial manufacturing group, Langley Holdings plc, in 2014 and is part of the Print Technologies Division.
About Manroland Sheetfed
Manroland Sheetfed GmbH is a leading German producer of sheetfed offset litho printing presses. Founded in 1871, the company is one of the oldest producers of printing presses in the world. Today the company has its own subsidiaries in over 40 countries and is a global watchword for supreme quality and reliability. Manroland Sheetfed GmbH was acquired by Langley Holdings plc in 2012 and is part of the Print Technologies Division.