Mergers and acquisitions

While the passing of one of print's most polarising figures dominated July's list of most read articles, deals were undoubtedly the overarching trend. And while their successful conclusions, in terms...

Print and design firm NPS Print and digital printing specialist Strategic Print have merged and become NPS Ltd.

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed definitive documents with international investment firm BC Partners to enter into a joint ownership agreement for Fedrigoni.

Koenig & Bauer has expanded its presence in the corrugated market with a deal to acquire Italian manufacturer Celmacch Group.

Premier Paper Group has acquired lamination film specialist Zulu Packaging to further expand its offering to customers.

MBE Worldwide has acquired a majority ownership share of shipping, delivery and logistics services provider World Options.

Acquisitive paper manufacturer Fedrigoni is set to enter the automotive PVC wrap films market in the self-adhesives space after agreeing to acquire Istanbul-based Unifol.

Fast-growing PFI Group has sealed its second deal in two months with the acquisition of Speedscreen.

Plockmatic Group has acquired UK-headquartered post-press equipment manufacturer Intec Printing Solutions as part of a strategy to add digital cutter/creasers to its portfolio.

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has decided not to intervene in the proposed acquisition of Archant by Newsquest Media Group.