Mactac, a Lintec company, has acquired CSI – SoCal, a custom slitting and distribution center for roll label printers located in Ontario, CA, USA, under an asset purchase agreement.

A $2.5 million investment, the acquisition is the latest in a major Mactac operational expansion plan. The strategically located West Coast finishing center provides Mactac a turnkey, high-performing roll label slitting and distribution center with a talented operations team and newer slitting assets.

“This acquisition is a continuation of our commitment to the industry and represents our mission to be a full portfolio provider to the market with the highest level of service excellence,” says Ed LaForge, Mactac president and CEO. “Purchasing CSI – SoCal further expands our production network and distribution footprint in alignment with our strategic growth plans for pressure sensitive films, graphic products, and specialty coating and service programs.”

Meanwhile, from March 13-16, attendees traveled to Fort Worth, TX, USA, to see and learn about the newest technologies – in-person – that industry leaders have to offer at FTA Forum & INFOFLEX. 

Over the course of the event, FTA Forum delivered nine technical sessions and more than 25 in-depth presentations from 30-plus industry experts. Bart Wright, VP of technical sales and service at Pacificolor, served as the co-chair alongside Laura Wright, CEO at CSW Inc.

Following FTA Forum, guests attended the 40th edition of INFOFLEX, the first live exhibition in three years for the entire package printing industry. INFOFLEX, which began in 1982 as a small tabletop show, has grown into a full-fledged exhibition. Sponsored by Esko, the event featured more than 180 exhibitors over 10-plus hours. New technologies and product demonstrations were on full display.

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