FREMONT, CALIFORNIA—  EFI and Agfa’s Digital Printing Solutions business are merging under a combined company generating sales of around €540m ($868m Canadian). EFI which is owned by private equity firm Siris, will hold a 60% interest while Agfa will hold a 40% interest in the new company. The new company will bring together the operating capabilities of EFI and Agfa DPS under a governance structure whereby Siris and Agfa will act as equal partners. The aim of the deal would be to create “a scaled industrial inkjet business with breadth across the fastest-growing segments of the industry”. EFI said its strength lies in digital single pass for corrugated packaging, roll-to-roll, hybrid and textile printers through its Nozomi, Vutek and Reggiani platforms, while Agfa DPS said it is strong in display graphics, decor and packaging applications, including through its Jeti Tauro, Onset Panthera and SpeedSet Orca platforms. EFI and Agfa had previously established a global partnership in 2024 that enabled both companies to expand their product offerings through access to complementary technologies.