Mergers and acquisitions

Lemon Labels acquires custom Lego business
Family-owned label printer Lemon Labels has completed its fourth acquisition in two years with its purchase of Lego-based gifting business Build Me Mini.

Yin and yang of print dominate July’s most read
While a welcome reprieve was the month’s biggest story, our July listicle was largely dominated by M&A and insolvencies, with a smattering of research and a bumper payday for good measure.

Roland DG reveals wallpaper ambitions with Dimense deal
Roland DG has bought a controlling stake in Dimense, the innovative digital embossing technology arm of inks manufacturer Veika, as it looks to expand its role in driving the development of digital...

Woodberry adds to portfolio with PCS buy
Acquisitive Woodberry Packaging has made its second UK buy this year and is now the new owner of award-winning Precision Card Services (PCS).

Grafenia takes hit due to PFI missed payment
Grafenia has written off more than £800,000 following PFI Group’s failure to meet the payment schedule for its Works Manchester acquisition.

Ecomms giant mooted as possible City A.M. suitor
City A.M.’s new owner could emerge from an unexpected direction, with listed health and beauty specialist THG tipped to take over the business and financial freesheet.

Crystal Press business and assets sold
Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.

Chapel Press celebrates four decades, acquires Deanprint IP
Chapel Press has acquired the Deanprint name and intellectual property as the firm marks 40 years of successful trading.

Tech veteran appointed to oversee Telegraph sale
Lloyds Banking Group has brought in BT Openreach chairman Mike McTighe to oversee the sale process at the Telegraph Media Group and The Spectator magazine.

Claverley Group acquires digital media production company
Claverley Group (CGL) has acquired Lyonsdown, a privately-owned speciality digital media production company, for an undisclosed sum.