Mergers and acquisitions

International Paper’s worldwide paper business will be renamed Sylvamo Corporation when the operation becomes a separate listed company later this year.

Innovative, compostable packaging business Vegware has been acquired by US group Novolex.

LG Davis has acquired local business Positive Print to grow its commercial offering in the Midlands and further enhance its in-house services and capacity.

A restructure at Hertfordshire-based Datum has seen a new company emerge, while Datum Colour Print (Hatfield) has gone into voluntary liquidation.

YM Group’s delayed and subsequently filed accounts, an extension to the administration of the Howard Hunt group of companies, and a ‘gangmaster’ scandal involving the alleged exploitation and abuse of...

A buy-in management buy-out (BIMBO) has been completed at The Mailshop, with former Citipost strategic sales specialist John Ellis joining the business as managing director.

Precision Proco Group has gained a “market-leading” position in a swathe of print-on-demand products after acquiring a substantial manufacturing facility from long-term client Photobox.

Private equity firm Graphite Capital has acquired personalised childrens’ book specialist Wonderbly, with expansion plans including products for third-party clients.

Marketing services and print company AlphaGraphics has acquired a longstanding client to help it move further into the education sector.

Xaar has acquired fellow UK inkjet specialist and customer FFEI in a £9m-plus deal.