Mergers and acquisitions
Family-run Firstan bought by acquisitive group
AR Packaging has bought Firstan as the acquisitive Swedish groups looks to significantly bolster its UK presence.
Dataline acquires software company Insad Grafisch
Belgian software developer Dataline Solutions has acquired Dutch company Insad Grafisch to continue its European growth.
James Cropper targets hydrogen economy with PV3 buy
James Cropper has boosted its Technical Fibre Products wing with the acquisition of a specialist manufacturer of electrochemical materials.
PFI buys Creative Digital Images in pre-pack deal
PFI Group has acquired Creative Digital Images out of administration as it continues to expand its roster of signage and large-format printing businesses.
Slick Stitch acquires Mad Print
Apparel personalisation fulfilment business Slick Stitch has acquired garment and textiles printing specialist Mad Print, for an undisclosed sum.
Global Graphics completes Hybrid Software acquisition
Global Graphics has successfully completed its acquisition of the Hybrid Software Group from Congra Software.
RAP acquired by US group
US group ProAmpac has expanded its presence in the UK and Europe with the acquisition of Rapid Action Packaging (RAP).
JPI Media acquired by National World
One-time Mirror Group chief executive David Montgomery’s takeover vehicle National World has acquired JPI Media in a deal worth £10.2m.
October’s biggest news dominated by insolvencies and M&A
The sad situation at Westdale dominated October's news, but our round-up of the most read stories from last month highlights that even in these troubled times there are still companies positioning...
The word of the month in September… mega
Mega mergers continue and mega contracts land, but while the good news is welcomed the industry’s trade bodies issue a joint clarion call to government to support the sector to prevent its decimation.