Mergers and acquisitions

MBO at Glossop Cartons
The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.

Langley results: Manroland gears up for growing demand
Langley Holdings has reported 2020 results for a “a year like no other”, while its press manufacturing subsidiary Manroland Sheetfed has “opened the taps” and returned to full production in...

Macfarlane acquires protective packaging specialist GWP
Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.

Andreou returns to print through acquisition
Peter Andreou is back in the industry with a fresh print acquisition just completed.

Papico acquires Peggs and HH Pegg
Castleford-based paper agent Papico has acquired Southampton agent Peggs and its wholly owned subsidiary HH Pegg.

Veteran investor buys Barnard & Westwood
Historic printer Barnard & Westwood is beginning its centenary year under fresh ownership after veteran retail entrepreneur Maurice Bennett CBE acquired the business.

Zeus rounds off €40m spend
Acquisitive Irish packaging group Zeus Packaging has expanded its European footprint with its largest deal to date as it completes a €40m (£35m), three-year strategic shopping spree to fuel growth.

Riverside buys local firm to diversify offering
Riverside Printers has acquired screen and wide-format specialist Action Screen Process to expand its service offering.

Heathpak acquired by Solidus Solutions
Fibre-based packaging specialist Heathpak has been acquired by Solidus Solutions as it looks to strategically expand its operations and broaden its product portfolio.

End of an era as Heidelberg sells PMA
It’s the end of an era for Heidelberg, which has sold its landmark Print Media Academy building in the heart of the German town as part of its ongoing series of asset sales and disposals.