MIDSOMER NORTON − July 2, 2009 – To further build on its market leading position in the inkjet business, Sun Chemical, the world’s leading producer of inks and pigments, and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have announced the creation of a new single, co-ordinated global structure for the inkjet market under the name SunJet®. This new, unified approach will be showcased at the SunJet products booth, 031-033, Hall 1, at the Shanghai International AD & Sign Technology and Equipment Exhibition from July 7 to July 11.
 
The new structure will add significant value to our partners and customers and offer a unified product range for graphics and industrial inkjet applications, which will allow the SunJet division to fully leverage both organisations’ technical expertise in pigments, dispersions, polymers and formulation chemistry.  Existing and potential customers will also benefit from a new global co-ordinated sales and support organisation which will combine local communication and service with global innovation and technology leadership
 
John Law, Managing Director of the SunJet division of Sun Chemical, said: “Operating as one unit will enable us to offer our customers the full spectrum of inkjet technology through one organisation and reinforce our commitment to quality, service and innovation, whilst maximising support for global projects that require technology from one region and the supply and service of products in another.
 
“This global approach will enable our customers to receive the highest quality products and technical support irrespective of their location in the world and that of their customers.”

About DIC
DIC Corporation (DIC), is one of Japan's most diversified chemical companies and the core of the DIC Group, which comprises approximately 230 subsidiaries and affiliates, including Sun Chemical Corporation in more than 60 countries worldwide.
The operations of the DIC Group are divided into four segments: graphic arts; industrial materials; high performance & applied products; and electronics & information materials. Through these operations, the Group supplies an extensive range of essential products to industrial users around the world. A leader in the global markets for printing inks, organic pigments and performance resins, the DIC Group continues to strengthen its international position while contributing to industry and society through its innovative products and technologies.

About the SunJet Division
The SunJet products division is a leading global supplier of high quality ink jet inks for industrial and commercial applications; and offers strong technical capability and industry knowledge by leveraging the market strength of its parent company, Sun Chemical. Additional information about SunJet products is available at www.sunjetink.com