Packaging
Family-run Firstan bought by acquisitive group
AR Packaging has bought Firstan as the acquisitive Swedish groups looks to significantly bolster its UK presence.
DS Smith boosts flexibility with EFI Nozomi investment
DS Smith Iberia has installed an EFI Nozomi C18000 Plus digital corrugated press at its Lisbon facility to enable it to further expand its customer offering with more designs and possibilities.
Global Graphics completes Hybrid Software acquisition
Global Graphics has successfully completed its acquisition of the Hybrid Software Group from Congra Software.
Bar-Shany returns with Highcon role
Former HP Indigo chief Alon Bar-Shany is back in the industry with a new role at Highcon that sees him reunited with former boss Benny Landa – and he’s already been joined by another long-standing HP...
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).
Essentra to close packaging sites
Essentra is set to close some of its sites this year, including in its Packaging division.
Durham Box crafts festive calendar for special brews
Advent calendars are no longer just about chocolate. Makeup, popcorn, tea, stationery and even cheese variants were all available this Christmas, but one of the biggest markets for alternative advent...
Manroland Goss boosts packaging offer with Thallo buy
Manroland Goss Group has beefed up its packaging offering with the acquisition of the Thallo business from former sister company Contiweb.
Bobst takes control of Mouvent
Bobst has bought out its start-up partner in Mouvent, which makes inkjet presses for label and textiles printing, as it looks to develop the business.
EBB expands again with Warren Board buy
Elliott Baxter & Co (EBB) has become the biggest merchant supplier of board in the country after acquiring Warren Board from its owners, who are retiring.