PHOTONIC printing solutions specialist DataLase has announced that Bergman & Beving AB has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business.
Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase provides solutions for product and packaging applications worldwide. The company’s photonic printing technology is said to enable ‘high-quality, high-speed, and sustainable’ printing directly onto a range of materials without the need for traditional inks.
Bergman & Beving, founded in 1906, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The group comprises around 40 companies, represented in more than 25 countries, employing approximately 1,400 people globally. Its business model is described as focusing on long-term ownership and supporting ‘autonomous, entrepreneurial companies with strong growth potential’.
As part of the acquisition, DataLase will join Bergman & Beving’s safety technology division, becoming part of a group that has been acquiring and developing niche industrial companies for over a century.
Clare Lewis, CEO of DataLase, said, “We are delighted to become part of the Bergman & Beving Group. Their long-term approach, proven ability to develop specialist technical companies, and commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our own values and ambitions. This partnership will allow us to accelerate our global growth, continue advancing our photonic printing technology, and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Following the transaction, Clare Lewis will continue in her role as CEO and retain a 10% shareholding in the business.
