Domino Printing Sciences said the value of its investment in egg monitoring firm TEN Media had jumped by 25 million dollars in just one year.
In April 2011 Domino invested $50m in TEN, a business based in California set up to implement improved food safety monitoring, freshness and traceability systems in the egg industry.
Today the firm said Omron Automation & Safety, a supplier to the project, had invested as a minority shareholder, valuing TEN at $500m, a 50% increase in value.
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Omron's investment dilutes Domino's holding down to 14.85%, valuing it at $74.25m.
The firm is set to provide manufacturing and procurement services, automation hardware and engineering support to TEN.
"We are delighted that Omron, a significant supplier from the outset of the project, has decided to become a strategic partner in the business venture through this investment," said Nigel Bond, Domino's Managing Director.
"Omron, a proven technology provider over many years, will help enhance TEN's product offerings and is a great addition to the team."
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