The story
Flint Group’s history goes back to the 18th century and is characterised by mergers and acquisitions. As it pertains to recent history, in 2004, XSYS Print Solutions was formed from the merger of BASF Printing Systems and ANI Printing Inks. In late 2005, Flint Group was created through the combination of Flint Ink Corporation and XSYS Print Solutions. In 2007, Flint Group acquired Day International, a manufacturer of printing blankets, sleeves, pressroom chemicals, and printing supplies. In 2015, Flint Group acquired Xeikon, a digital solutions provider to the packaging and commercial printing markets, and established a joint venture with Continental Inks in South Africa to form Flint Group Africa. In 2016, Flint Group acquired Printec Industries Inc., Druckfarben Limited, American Inks & Coatings, and Advanced Color Systems. In 2026, as the company adopted Flint Group Packaging Solutions as its trading name while retaining Flint Group as its legal corporate name.
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