Ricoh Europe Completes Acquisition of Albyco

Ricoh Europe Completes Acquisition of Albyco

Ricoh Europe has officially announced its completion of acquisition of Albyco, a Netherlands-based document finishing company, as reported on their official website.

Alberto Mariani, Chief Digital Investment Officer of Ricoh Europe, expressed his warm welcome for Albyco into the Ricoh family. The acquisition underscores Ricoh’s commitment to expanding its production finishing capabilities throughout Europe. “Ricoh continues to invest in acquisitions that support our long-term growth and differentiation on the market, continually adding value for our global customer bases.” said Alberto, demonstrating his ambition for the corporate prospect.

This acquisition is inspiring news for the print industry, as it combines Albyco’s expertise with Ricoh’s extensive product portfolio, enhancing both companies’ ability to offer end-to-end print solutions. Customers can now benefit from a wider range of finishing services. Eef de Ridder, Vice President of the Graphic Communications Group, described this acquisition as a “transformational innovation.” The demand for high-quality finishing services and comprehensive solutions continues to rise. Therefore, he believed the integration would reinforce their commitment to the print industry.

About Albyco

Albyco is a provider of machines and supplies for the professional finishing of prints to customers within the digital printing, label, and sign industries. Since its founding in 1994, Albyco has expanded its offering to include its own brand of supplies and machines.

Headquartered in Oosterhout, Albyco holds a strong presence in the Dutch market for print finishing products. It exports print finishing solutions, machines, and consumables to customers throughout Europe. Additionally, Albyco is the exclusive importer of brands Duplo and GMP.

The acquisition of Albyco is a crucial component of Ricoh’s broader growth strategy, positioning the company as a leader in the ever-evolving print and graphics industry.

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