FIMI expands print capabilities with acquisition of Landa Digital Printing

ISRAEL – FIMI, Israel’s largest private equity fund, has acquired full ownership of Landa Digital Printing (LDP).

The acquisition includes the appointment of Richard Klapholz as active chairman, alongside a newly formed board tasked with guiding LDP through its next phase of global expansion.

The deal marks a significant milestone for LDP, a company founded by printing pioneer Benny Landa, often hailed as the “father of digital printing.”

Landa, who revolutionized the sector with the invention of the Indigo press in the 1990s before selling it to HP, later introduced nanographic printing technology through LDP.

The technology promises higher speed, reduced waste, and lower costs compared to conventional offset and digital presses, positioning it as a disruptive force in commercial printing, packaging, and publishing.

LDP’s current CEO, Gil Oron, welcomed FIMI’s backing, saying the investment will bring “stability, focus, and disciplined operations” to ensure product reliability, service excellence, and stronger market presence.

“Our teams are already moving, and our priorities are clear,” Oron emphasized.

The printing industry has faced significant shifts in recent years, driven by digital transformation, e-commerce growth, and demand for more sustainable production.

LDP’s nanographic presses are designed to bridge the gap between offset and digital, enabling high-quality, high-volume output on a wide range of substrates, including packaging materials, a sector expected to see robust growth globally.

FIMI’s involvement is seen as crucial for scaling operations. The fund, with over US$7 billion in assets under management, has a track record of turning innovative Israeli companies into global players through strategic capital injection and operational restructuring.

“We are here to build a strong, enduring industrial company,” said Klapholz, underlining a pragmatic, long-term approach focused on “measurable progress and operational excellence.”

Founder Benny Landa expressed confidence in the transition, noting his satisfaction that the company and its breakthrough technology are positioned for sustainable growth under FIMI’s ownership.

Industry analysts suggest that with strengthened infrastructure and renewed leadership, LDP could accelerate its penetration into the competitive digital printing market, particularly in packaging and label printing, segments projected to grow as brands demand customization and faster time-to-market.

With this acquisition, FIMI not only cements its role as a key player in Israel’s technology investment landscape but also positions LDP to fully capitalize on the rising demand for innovative printing solutions worldwide.

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