Mergers and acquisitions

Coveris acquires Initial Packaging
Coveris has acquired speciality bags producer Initial Packaging, in line with its strategic growth targets.

High-profile entrepreneur takes print stake
A high-profile and controversial entrepreneur has taken a stake in a London printing business that changed hands last year.

MBO at John Roberts
A management buyout deal has been completed at paper and corrugated products supplier John Roberts Holdings.

T Shirt & Sons acquired by Polyconcept
Clothing and fabric merchandise printer T Shirt & Sons has been acquired by global promotional products supplier Polyconcept, the parent company of PF Concept International (PFCI).

Thirlby and Rae team up for new buy-and-build venture
Former Heidelberg executives Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby have teamed up on a new buy-and-build venture – the duo have already made their first acquisition and have more buys in their sights.

Mercian Labels acquires part of Computype Europe
Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...

100 new owners for Denny Bros
Family-owned label specialist Denny Bros Group has become employee-owned as part of its strategy to “safeguard its independent future”.

DMGT buys New Scientist
Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.

MBO at Glossop Cartons
The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.

Langley results: Manroland gears up for growing demand
Langley Holdings has reported 2020 results for a “a year like no other”, while its press manufacturing subsidiary Manroland Sheetfed has “opened the taps” and returned to full production in...