Grafotronic
Leading supplier of modular roll-to-roll automated manufacturing solutions
Deal Facts
- AGIC acquired 70% of Grafotronic in partnership with management in 2022
Business Overview
- Grafotronic is a leading supplier of finishing equipment for the digital inkjet printed label market, headquartered in Sweden and with the principal engineering and production in Poland
- Developed a truly modular solution for customers with software led customization and online connected monitoring and control, providing an offering highly differentiated to incumbents
- Relying on its expertise in roll to roll production solutions Grafotronic has also entered the electric vehicle battery market as a supplier to a major global OEMs
Investment Thesis
- Grafotornic is well positioned in the rapidly growing digital inkjet label printing market and has a highly differentiated product proposition that can continue to gain market share
- Continue to expand global sales footprint in US and Asia to capture the development of these markets as they follow Europe’s shift from analogue to digital technologies
- Support further investment in solutions for the booming electric vehicle market
AGIC Value Added
- Strategy to continue developing in the fast growing digital inkjet sector and build a position in the electric vehicle battery cell market
- Hands on advice and input to setting up a sales hub in Thailand to cover the Asian market and providing access to potential customers
- AGIC will support management with access to experts and potential customers across Asia in the electric vehicle market