Mergers and acquisitions

X1 boosts turnover with KK Print Solutions takeover

Slough-based X1 has increased its turnover to around 2m after it acquired local printer KK Print Solutions.

Bezier increases design reach with Hicksville acquisition

Bezier has broadened its creative and design reach following the acquisition of design studio Hicksville, signalling the formation of a new entertainment division at the Wakefield-based display...

Archant continues restructure with divisional mergers

Newspaper publisher Archant has continued its recent structural changes, merging a number of divisions.

Walstead completes acquisition of St Ives Web

Wyndeham Press Group-owner Walstead Investments has completed its 20m acquisition of St Ives Web.

Further Desmond print exit rumours emerge

Further reports over the future of Richard Desmond's newspaper empire have emerged, fuelling speculation that he is looking to offload his print assets.

Polestar in talks with US-based Sun Capital, reports claim

Polestar could be on the verge of being sold to a major US-based private equity group, according to reports.

Walstead buys St Ives web operations in 20m deal

Wyndeham owner Walstead Investments is buying St Ives' web division - catapulting the group into a market-leading position in UK web offset.

Xerox acquires Concept Group to expand small business reach

Xerox has acquired Scotland-based digital kit supplier Concept Group in a bid to broaden its reach into the UK small and medium-sized business (SMB) market.

Discovery Foils saves 105 jobs at Bridgnorth site

Discovery Foils has saved 105 jobs with the purchase of Novelis's printed confectionery foil packaging business for an undisclosed sum.

GMG targets integration with acquistion of Complete Workflow Solutions

Colour management software developer GMG has acquired workflow distributor and integrator Complete Workflow Solutions (CWS) in a bid to bring more efficiency and integration to its customers.