# Sun Chemical acquires C.T.LAY

Sun Chemical has acquired C.T.LAY, an Italian global leader in pre-laid overlays, pre-patched holograms, and lamination plates. The acquisition strengthens Sun Chemical's portfolio for plastic and security ID cards.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-01-24
- Where: Modena, Italy
- Status: completed
- Products: pre-laid overlays, pre-patched holograms, lamination plates, magnetic tapes, screen and security inks, electronic materials for plastic and security ID cards
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sun Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/22104.md) (acquirer)
- [C.T.LAY](https://endata.com/companies/29562.md) (target)

## Sources

- [packagingsouthasia.com](https://packagingsouthasia.com/type-of-article/industry-news/sun-chemical-acquires-c-t-lay/), 2018-01-23: "The strategic acquisition of C.T.LAY will enable Sun Chemical to better serve its customers around the world."

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