Goldman Sachs, Koch Partner to Acquire Flint Group

Flint Group is a global supplier of inks and other print consumables such as flexographic printing plates, blankets, image transfer products and chemicals for pressrooms, to the packaging and the print media industries. Flint Group operates 137 sites in 40 countries and employs some 6,600 people.

“The management team of Flint Group is excited about this planned new ownership, and the opportunities this now presents,” said Antoine Fady, CEO of Flint Group. “The investment by Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking and Koch is a clear vote of confidence in our vision, strategic plans and ‘can do’ culture. Flint Group’s fundamental dedication to safety, sustainability, integrity and compliance will continue to form the foundation of all of our business activities.”