Markem-Imaje announces acquisition of Polish company Solaris Laser

Markem-Imaje, part of the Imaging & Identification division of Dover Corporation (New York), has announced the acquisition of Warsaw-based company  Solaris Laser which has served the marking and coding industry for more than 25 years with the supply of advanced fibre, ultraviolet and CO2 laser systems. The operation will enable Markem-Imaje to expand its portfolio of laser technology solutions and strengthen its position as a leading provider of identification and traceability equipment. 

“Our customers are increasingly adopting laser marking solutions for more of their product identification and packaging applications,” said Vincent Vanderpoel, CEO of Markem-Imaje. “The addition of Solaris will enable Markem-Imaje and Solaris to offer the most innovative and comprehensive range of laser marking solutions for our customers’ product identification needs in both industrial and fast-moving consumer goods applications.”

Markem-Imaje already offers a wide range of innovative print and apply, laser, thermal transfer and inkjet labelling systems. The company has 30 branches with 3,000 employees, 6 R&D centres and numerous production plants.