Mergers and acquisitions
UPM set to take control of Botnia's Fray Bentos eucalyptus pulp mill
UPM has signed a letter of intent to gain sole ownership of Botnia's Fray Bentos mill and forest plantations in Uruguay.
Integration trumps price, claims study on buying distressed businesses
Post-deal integration following the acquisition of a distressed business is more important than the price paid, a study has found.
Shanghai Electric takes stake in Goss
Shanghai Electric Corporation (SEC) is to become the second largest shareholder in printing equipment manufacturer Goss International.
Sterling Colours merges with Sinkro's UK arm
UK ink manufacturer Sterling Colours has merged with the UK arm of Sinkro International.
Launching a crunch time profit plan
Talk to people about the current climate for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and you get a mixed message. The credit crunch and its impact on the print sector are serving in equal measure as spur and...
Miller Graphics bolsters UK presence with Corniche Fine Arts acquisition
Miller Graphics Group has acquired Corniche Fine Arts, for an undisclosed amount, as it looks to strengthen its market position throughout Europe.
MGP Chromocraft bought out of administration
MGP Chromocraft has been bought out of administration by a subsidiary of commercial printer Gaffyne & Browne (G&B).
Tangent shelves TMN takeover plans
Tangent Communications has shelved its ambitious takeover bid for fellow AIM-listed e-marketing company TMN, as suitors thought to include Trinity Mirror lined up to buy the firm.
EskoArtwork acquires Gradual Software
EskoArtwork has completed its acquisition of professional publishing software developer Gradual Software.