Xerox acquires Impika

Xerox has acquired Impika, a leader in the design, production and sale of production inkjet printing solutions used for industrial, commercial, security, label and package printing. By adding Impika technology to its offerings, Xerox will now go to market with the industry's broadest range of digital presses, strengthening its leadership in digital color production printing.

Impika, based in Aubagne, France, sells its products to print providers through its direct sales force and through a global network of channel partners, including Xerox, which has been reselling the Impika brand in Europe since 2011, and recently expanded to several developing markets.

Impika offers a portfolio of aqueous (water-based) inkjet presses based on proprietary technology. Impika product lines include iPrint, a range of continuous feed production printers that print at speeds as fast as 375 meters per minute, and iPress, a range of graphic communications digital presses with resolutions of up to 2400 x 1200 dpi.

Jeff Jacobson, president of Xerox's Graphic Communications Operations said, "We have established leadership in serving the graphic communication marketplace. With Impika as part of our broader set of solutions, we're bolstering our brand strength and better serving the market with digital products, solutions and resources to meet the needs of print providers so they can satisfy their clients and grow their businesses."

The 55 people of Impika, led by Morgavi, will now report to Jacobson. 

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.