EFI Acquires Cretaprint to Enter Ceramic Tile Printing Market

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) conducts annual membership surveys. Its “2011 Industrial Printing Survey Report” indicates that more than 75 percent of its members utilize digital printing and also consider ceramic tile printing to be a strong market opportunity.

EFI will use its extensive knowledge of inkjet technology to enhance Cretaprint’s quality of output, software control, color management and more. EFI’s digital experience and award-winning imaging technology in combination with Cretaprint’s leading ceramic tile printing solutions will provide the industry with expanded offerings, superior workflow software and a worldwide support network that will expand Cretaprint’s reach worldwide.

EFI plans to strengthen Cretaprint’s operations in Spain, to further its expertise and innovation within the tile industry, and to grow the company’s market presence.