FFEI Limited, an integrator and manufacturer of industrial digital inkjet systems and digital life science technology, recently acquired by Xaar, has celebrated its 75th anniversary.

Three-quarters of a century at the very forefront of product development in digital imaging and printbar solutions has seen FFEI establish many joint ventures with global organizations in both digital inkjet and life sciences.

A day of celebration was enjoyed by both existing and former team members at FFEI’s Hemel Hempstead headquarters, with fish and chips provided together with “Bake Off” competitions, tombola, and prize draws. In all, more than £910 was raised from the day for Xaar’s Group Charity Partner, Break, who provides a brighter future to children and young people on the edge of care, in care, and leaving care. With Xaar’s fund-matching commitment, more than £1800 was donated to the charity.

Ryan McCormick, director of operations, says, “It was so rewarding to see our staff, both past and present, recognizing the hugely important role that our company has played in the world of imaging and inkjet technology, and equally gratifying to know that our charity partner, Break will be benefiting, too.”

With roots back to 1947 as Crosfield Electronics, the brainchild of celebrated inventor and entrepreneur John Crosfield, over the years, the business has continued to modernize the printing industry with image scanners and press automation with new machines for banknote counting and sorting. It has also adopted the latest technologies to speed up image manipulation, page assembly and printing plate manufacture in the newspaper industry, facilitating electronic transmission.

FFEI became part of the Xaar Group of companies in late 2021, and further close collaborations have developed since that time, allowing Xaar to continue to explore additional opportunities in vertically integrated solutions especially for its growing number of OEM and UDI (User Developer Integrator) customers.

Xaar’s CEO, John Mills, also celebrated FFEI’s milestone. “This anniversary is a testament to FFEI’s unmatched expertise and innovative talents in its field. We congratulate them on reaching this milestone and look forward to many more years of effective and inspiring collaboration as we continue to unleash the power of inkjet and digital life science technologies.”