Summa and CadCam Technology, an expert in innovative laser technologies for the
textile industry, join forces through a merger of their businesses. Summa acquires
CadCam Technology Ltd. and its subsidiary GS UK Ltd. to strengthen its position as
the leading manufacturer in finishing equipment for printing and cutting purposes.
The merged business will continue as before and will complement each other in
order to offer customers even better solutions.
CadCam Technology (CCT), with headquarters in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is
developer and manufacturer of highly advanced laser cutting and laser engraving
machines. Moreover, CCT has an extensive history of software development and is
the pioneer of integrating vision systems and camera recognition into finishing
equipment. Their innovative nature has ensured the company is still leading in
technology and product development today. The main markets are soft signage,
garment and garment embellishment, with major customers in the automotive, solar
panels, sportswear and footwear industries.
In close collaboration with CCT, its subsidiary GS is an important UK distributor
and test center of CCT equipment. Through the distribution of equipment, software
and supplies, GS has a very strong relation with the textile industry. Their excellent
reputation in the market brings a lot of opportunities to further grow the garment and
garment embellishment business.
"We have seen a substantial growth in Summa in recent years and the acquisition
of CCT is a real milestone for us," said Erwin Vandousselaere, CEO of Summa. "The
complementary with Summa is remarkable, at which CCT is very innovative and
experienced in the garment industry. Together we will be stronger to achieve further
growth."
The specialization of CCT is offering customized solutions based on their product
range and core technologies, while Summa has proven to develop and produce highquality
product series. By combining both teams, the organization has experts on all levels.
"With Summa, I am fully convinced that CCT will have continuity through their
worldwide network and well-developed sales and marketing capacities," said John Bell,
Founder of CCT and GS UK. "We have been working together since the early nineties,
where CCT uses Summa's controllers and Summa uses CCT's software. That makes
Summa our ideal partner to enlarge the business."
Through the acquisition, Summa expands its technology resources in the sign
industry with a focus on the textile industry in every key region of the world. The
ambition is to fully concentrate on increased geographical, as well as market
expansion and to release new innovative products. In time, the Summa product
portfolio will be enriched with a cutting edge laser product line.