Summa is a global manufacturer of digital roll cutters and cutting equipment for the printing and graphic design industries, offering laser cutters, vinyl cutters, flatbed cutter systems and finishing systems to optimize workflows, reduce errors and save time. The company traces its origins to a 1973 factory in Gistel, Belgium that produced high-tech recording devices for precision optical lenses and later shifted to vinyl imaging in 1987 by adapting pen plotters for vinyl-cutting, establishing itself as a leading provider of vinyl cutting and imaging solutions for sign, outdoor advertising and aerospace markets.
Keesing Media Group
Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 1911, Keesing Media Group is a European publisher specializing in puzzle magazines and apps. It offers a variety of puzzles such as sudoku, word searches, and logic games in multiple languages across the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Spain, and Sweden.
De Boeck Education
Acquisition in 2011
Group De Boeck is a prominent educational publishing company based in Belgium, known for its comprehensive development of educational resources across primary, secondary, and higher education levels. The organization serves both Flanders and the French Community of Belgium, focusing on modernizing traditional printed materials by integrating a robust digital offering. In addition to educational methods, De Boeck publishes a wide array of literature and reference materials for the general public, including essays, practical guides, IT resources, travel guides, art books, and novels. This diverse portfolio reflects the company's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of educators and learners in a digital age.
Larcier Group
Acquisition in 2011
Larcier Group, based in Brussels, Belgium, is a publisher that specializes in providing a range of resources for legal, fiscal, and social professionals. The company offers various products, including books, journals, online databases, software tools, legal codes, and monographs, tailored to meet the specific needs of practitioners in Belgian, Luxembourg, and French law. Additionally, Larcier Group organizes seminars and conferences, contributing to the education and professional development of its audience. As a subsidiary of Editions Lefebvre Sarrut SA, Larcier Group continues to enhance its offerings in the legal and academic sectors.
Joris Ide Group
Acquisition in 2007
Joris Ide NV is a European manufacturer and supplier of steel envelope products, specializing in insulated panels, profiles, and related accessories for various construction needs. The company's product offerings include roof and wall profiles, insulating sandwich panels, thermal insulation panels, flat sheets, and metal tiles, catering to a wide range of sectors such as industrial, agricultural, and residential buildings. Joris Ide serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, metalworkers, roofers, architects, and individual customers, across multiple countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Russia, and Croatia. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Zwevezele, Belgium, Joris Ide has established a strong market presence, particularly in France and the Benelux region, and operates several manufacturing facilities throughout Europe. The company became a subsidiary of Kingspan Group plc in 2015, enhancing its capacity and reach in the insulated panel market.