Finishing & Screen Printing

Strategic Acquisition of CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems Establishes Leadership KOMORI CHAMBON

Wednesday 05. February 2025 - Komori Corporation Komori Corporation (Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan;) has announced that Komori Chambon S.A.S. (KCM), a subsidiary in France, has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of CPS Canadian Primoflex Systems Inc (CPS).

CPS is a leading innovator in flexographic printing press technology, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
Thanks to its expertise in flexographic printing systems, CPS serves diverse industries including paperboard packaging, lottery tickets printing and pharmaceuticals.
CPS’s well-established position will strengthen KCM presence in North America while expanding its global technological capabilities.
CPS Company
“This acquisition represents a transformation in the converting industry,” said Laurent Bince, CEO of KCM. “By bringing together KCM’s established excellence in web-fed offset and gravure printing with CPS’s advanced flexographic technology, we’re creating unprecedented value for our customers. Our ability to serve every aspect of paperboard converting needs, including printing, cutting, tooling, and delivery, set us apart globally and in North America.”
“Joining KCM opens exciting new possibilities for our customers and employees,” said Mark Friedrich, former owner and now COO of CPS. “Our long-time customers will have access to unprecedented resources and support through KCM, and its customers will have access to our advanced flexographic printing equipment.”
This strategic move represents KCM’s second North American acquisition in 2024, after Bernal. LLC, a world leader in the manufacture of rotary die tools. It establishes KCM as the world’s only comprehensive solution provider for paperboard converting operations.
“This strategic combination advances Komori Corporation’s global leadership in printing and converting solutions,” said Eiji Kajita, Global Head of Packaging Solutions of Komori Corporation. “Komori Corporation has a robust vision to enhance its commitment in the packaging industry worldwide, and especially in North America. This acquisition is totally in line with our strategy and will help us achieve our goal.”
The acquisition positions KCM to capitalize on the rapidly expanding paperboard packaging market, driven by increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. The combined company will serve diverse sectors including:
Paperboard packaging
Liquid packaging
Tobacco packaging
Pharmaceuticals
Specialty applications including lottery tickets and security printing
Transaction Details
KCM acquired 100% of CPS stocks
Closing date of the transaction: 17th of January 2025
Following the transaction, CPS will be rebranded as Komori Primoflex Systems (KPS)