Drytac Corp., Richmond, VA, announced it has acquired Hickory, NC-based Advanced Finishing Solutions (AFS), and OEM provider of aqueous/UV-curable coating machines and liquid coatings. AFS markets its products under trade names VERSA-Coater, PhotoMate, PressMate, DocuMate UV, Cyclone UV, AFC Liquid Coaters, ENDURACoat, and INSTACure liquid coatings.

“The liquid coater line enhances our position as a one-stop post-print finishing resource for the graphics and display markets,” says Marc Oosterhuis, president of the Drytac Group. “It will also allow us to expand into markets such as screen printing and on-demand printing.” For more information about the companies, visit www.drytac.com and www.Advfinishing.com.