Japan-based Toppan also pumped in 3.5m last May when it agreed to work with E Ink on the development of a coloured electronic ink solution using colour filter arrays.
Under the terms of the partnership, Toppan will manufacture front plate laminate products for E Inks graphical display business using the companys electronic ink.
The deal will expand the partnership in several areas, including e-publishing and e-paper applications.
E Ink president and chief executive Jim Iuliano said the partnership was "an extraordinary opportunity" for his firm.
Have your say in the Printweek Poll
Related stories
Latest comments
"Gosh! That’s a huge debt - especially HMRC! It’s a shock that HMRC allowed such an amount to be accumulated."
"Whatever happened to the good old fashioned cash job! At least the banks didn't take 2-3% of each sale. After 30 odd transactions that £100 quid you had has gone."
"It's amazing what can be found on the "web" nowadays!"
Up next...
Replacement 'will be operational later this year'
Walstead makes decision on Bicester 64pp
'Ridiculous decision'
Unite “prepared to fight” on proposed DS Smith site closure
Also helps mitigate volatile energy prices
