The German press giant said that the acquisition would grow its digital print portfolio and widen its customer base in the packaging sector. Heidelberg will also gain access to CSAT's drop-on-demand inkjet technology and electrophotography through the deal.

CSAT, which employs 70 staff, specialises in the development, manufacture, and worldwide sales and service of full-colour digital printing systems, including consumables for the packaging industry. CSAT's current portfolio includes the DTS 1200 printing system with a resolution of 1,200dpi, which is used in the pharmaceuticals industry for inline or offline printing of
blister packs and package inserts.

The company launched the ITS 600 two years ago, which features drop-on-demand inkjet technology and is geared towards high quality, variable, full-colour label printing.

A spokesperson for Heidelberg said that products would continue to be sold under the CSAT brand for the time being but that this could change over in the coming weeks or months.