Mergers and acquisitions
Thirlby and Rae team up for new buy-and-build venture
Former Heidelberg executives Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby have teamed up on a new buy-and-build venture – the duo have already made their first acquisition and have more buys in their sights.
Mercian Labels acquires part of Computype Europe
Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...
100 new owners for Denny Bros
Family-owned label specialist Denny Bros Group has become employee-owned as part of its strategy to “safeguard its independent future”.
DMGT buys New Scientist
Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.
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.