TOKYO–Komori Corp President and CEO Satoshi Mochida announced that its French subsidiary, FTA Member Komori Chambon S.A.S.(KCM) has successfully acquired 100 percent of the share capital of FTA Member Canadian Primoflex Systems Inc (CPS), a premier provider of advanced flexographic printing press technology headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
The acquisition, orchestrated in mid-January, enhances Komori Chambon’s presence in North America while expanding its global technological capabilities. CPS will be rebranded as Komori Primoflex Systems (KPS). It will receive some support from Komori America Corp, headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL, which manages a sales and service organization throughout North America.
“This acquisition represents a transformation in the converting industry,” said Laurent Bince, CEO of Komori Chambon. “Combining KCM’s excellence in web-fed offset and gravure printing with CPS’s advanced flexographic technology creates unparalleled value for our customers. Together, we serve every aspect of paperboard converting, from printing and cutting to tooling and delivery.”
Mark Friedrich, former owner of CPS, and now COO of KPS, expressed excitement about the new chapter: “Joining KCM opens incredible opportunities for our customers and employees. Our long-time clients will benefit from KCM’s extensive resources and support, and KCM’s customers will gain access to CPS’s advanced flexographic equipment.”
This acquisition, KCM’s second in North America following its 2024 purchase of Bernal, LLC, solidifies Komori Chambon’s position as a global leader in paperboard converting solutions. The move aligns with Komori Corp’s broader strategy to enhance its presence in the global packaging industry, especially in North America.
“This strategic combination advances Komori Corp’s leadership in printing and converting solutions,” said Eiji Kajita, global head of packaging solutions at Komori Corp. “It underscores our commitment to sustainable and innovative packaging solutions, meeting the needs of an ever-expanding market.”
The combined company will address the growing demand for sustainable packaging, supporting diverse markets, including paperboard packaging, liquid packaging, tobacco packaging, pharmaceuticals, specialty printing—lottery tickets and security printing.