Mergers and acquisitions
Your latest issue of Printweek opens by garnering opinion on the thorny and, sadly, perennial problem of how the sector can attract fresh blood and ensure it retains a bright future...
The Knowledge Bank section of our ‘reassuringly confident’ issue then takes a peek at the complementary topic of industry confidence, where we ask a range of readers to share their thoughts on the...
Schades buys Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration
Retail paper roll and label specialist Schades has bought Hamilton Adhesive Labels out of administration in a last-minute pre-pack deal.
Flexo consolidation as Xsys acquires MacDermid Graphics Solutions
Xsys has agreed a $300m-plus deal to acquire rival MacDermid Graphics Solutions and a new CEO has just joined to oversee the enlarged business.
Two become one
It’s not hard to find examples of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the print and related sectors.
Customark continues acquisition-based growth streak
Acquisitive label printing firm Customark has continued a string of purchases with the acquisition of Charnwood Label Craft (CLC) in early August, and sister companies Kingsbury Screens and Industrial...
Insolvencies, departures, closures, and criminal activity – print’s toughest month
If our most-read listicle is anything to go by, then August must be in the running for print’s cruellest month in 2024 because, much like with the UK summer, sunshine was in short supply.
Stahl acquires packaging coatings manufacturer
Dutch coatings manufacturer Stahl has agreed to acquire Weilburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of varnishes, inks and adhesives.
ePS acquires EPMS
eProductivity Software (ePS) has acquired American MIS specialist Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS).
RNB Group sold out of administration
RNB Group has been sold after calling in advisers to assist with a fast-track sale after the firm was stymied by a cash crunch.
Psycho Peacock acquired in Full Circle MBO
Events specialist Full Circle has completed a management buyout of both companies in the group – Full Circle Exhibitions & Events and wide-format printer Psycho Peacock.