Willstaett, Germany. 03 September 2024 – XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and pre-press printing markets, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI) under which XSYS will acquire certain shares and assets held by subsidiaries of Element Solutions Inc, comprising the MacDermid Graphics Solutions business (“MacDermid”) for an enterprise value of approximately $325 million. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of both companies and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
XSYS also announces a change in leadership at XSYS. Departing Group CEO Oliver Dohn has played a key role during his tenure in driving profitable growth and setting a new strategic growth and innovation agenda for XSYS. Mr. Dohn has now decided to pursue other endeavours. The Board sincerely thanks Mr. Dohn for his leadership and all he has contributed to the company and wishes him all the best.
The Board has appointed Dr. Alexander Unterschütz as the new Group CEO in order to spearhead XSYS’s next growth chapter. Dr. Unterschütz brings significant leadership experience with him with a strong track record of driving transformation programs and implementing successful growth strategies. Dr. Unterschütz most recently led the Components business at Linde Engineering. Prior to his 14 years at Linde, he worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. The board welcomes Dr. Unterschütz and is confident that under his leadership XSYS will continue to drive innovation and growth, as well as further the excellent reputation XSYS has with its customers, who are at the center of everything we do.
“I am delighted to join XSYS as its new CEO and together with the whole XSYS team support its continued success. I am also excited about the combination of XSYS and MacDermid. Both businesses have highly complementary geographic footprints and product portfolios, which will enhance XSYS’ product offering, service levels as well as drive innovations to serve our customers even better” said Dr. Unterschütz.
About XSYS
Headquartered in Willstaett, Germany, XSYS operates globally and is a leading supplier offering both flexographic and letterpress prepress solutions, including plates, sleeves, processors, workflow solutions, and expert professional services, designed to help these industries move forward with increasing innovation, improved productivity and profitability, and a reduced environmental footprint.
In recognizing our endeavor to bring more brilliance into the packaging industry – into the lives of our customers and colleagues – XSYS has achieved a Gold Medal rating from EcoVadis for its sustainability. This distinction goes beyond our commitment to protecting the environment by also evaluating our dedication to social responsibility, diversity, and human rights.
The broad XSYS portfolio comprises some of the industry’s best-known brands of consumables (nyloflex® and nyloprint® plates), plate processing equipment (Xpress, ThermoFlexX, and Catena), surface screening software (Woodpecker), plate mounting (rotec®), and washout solvents (nylosolv®).
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About MacDermid Graphics Solutions
MacDermid Graphics Solutions, a division of Element Solutions Inc, is a global leader in the manufacturing of photopolymer plates and equipment used in flexographic printing. We deliver high-quality graphic capabilities for package printing. Our mission is to provide a world-class customer experience, while meeting flexographic printing plates needs with award-winning technology. This is achieved through creating strategic value for our customers from start to finish. We are an open provider and offer the best possible solutions via industry partnerships.
MacDermid Graphics Solutions is passionate about our planet and our industry. We consider ESG to be a business imperative, an extension of our growth strategy and a reflection of our values. We are a founding partner of the Flexo Xperience Center.
