# VIA optronics acquires 65% stake in VTS-Touchsensor from Toppan

VIA optronics GmbH acquired a 65% stake in VTS-Touchsensor Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of copper-based touch sensors, from Toppan Touch Panel Products Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. The acquisition was announced on March 22, 2018.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-03-22
- Where: Japan, Japan
- Status: completed
- Products: copper-based touch sensors, optical films and coatings for displays
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Toppan Printing](https://endata.com/companies/1233.md) (partner)
- [VIA optronics GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/30887.md) (acquirer)
- [VTS-Touchsensor Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/30888.md) (target)
- [Toppan Touch Panel Products Co., Ltd.](https://endata.com/companies/30889.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [kloepfel-cf.com](https://www.kloepfel-cf.com/en/portfolio-item/via-toppan-2/), 2018-03-22: "With this acquisition, VIA will expand its leading international market and technology position."

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