Mergers and acquisitions
James Jones acquires United Box
UK-based timber processing firm James Jones & Sons has bought United Box as part of a wider acquisition project aimed at global expansion.
A4 Laser Labels expands with larger site and kit investment
Self-adhesive labels manufacturer and printer A4 Laser Labels has relocated three miles over to new, larger premises to support its continued growth and increased demand for its products.
James Cropper sells some specialist IP
James Cropper has sold some of its non-core intellectual property in a deal that could eventually be worth as much as €4.2m (£3.8m).
Stora Enso completes acquisition; launches new folding boxboard
Stora Enso has completed the acquisition of Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala.
Crane NXT completes £300m DLR Authentication buy
De La Rue’s Authentication Solutions business is officially under new ownership after Crane NXT completed the £300m acquisition.
Shareholders green light Royal Mail takeover
The takeover deal for Royal Mail parent International Distribution Services has been declared unconditional, with more than 80% of shareholders accepting the offer and the postal operator set to...
De La Rue hopes for a secure future
The security printing business has had a tough few years; can PE bolstering help drive a turnaround?
For sale sign hoisted over Shetland Times
The future for the UK’s most northerly newspaper is uncertain, after its owners decided to put the business up for sale.
VPK Group continues European expansion with Italian deal
Recycled board and packaging manufacturer VPK, which has several UK sites, has continued its European growth with the acquisition of Italian sheet plant Open Imballaggi.
Konica Minolta expects turnaround this year
Konica Minolta has revised its year-end forecasts to reflect recent disposals, including the sale of Indicia Worldwide to ADM Group.