Mergers and acquisitions
Works Manchester latest victim of PFI Group debacle
PFI Group’s disastrous acquisition spree under CEO Darren McMurray has now culminated in the filing of a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators against Works Manchester.
Muller Martini and Hunkeler in mega-merger
Muller Martini has taken over Hunkeler in a post-press mega-merger.
Brown Knight and Truscott confirms BLP takeover
Brown Knight and Truscott Holdings (BKT) has expanded into the North East with the acquisition of BLP (Northern).
Aurora acquires Blue Sky Digital
Aurora Managed Services has acquired Blue Sky Digital in a strategic move.
25/8 expands with Prepackit purchase
Fast-growing 25/8 Marketing Group has expanded its offering with the acquisition of Prepackit and Cavendish Press.
Spectra aims to take on De La Rue and CCL with Cartor deal
Security printer Cartor Holdings has been acquired in a deal worth up to £10.5m.
Soyang Europe to bring Josero under Soyang banner
Wide-format substrate manufacturer and hardware reseller Soyang Europe is set to bring the Josero business under the Soyang banner as part of a strategy to unify its operations and strengthen its...
PFI Group woes writ large in November’s most-read articles
The fallout from the challenges facing the PFI Group and the resulting impact on its various business dominated our listicle of November’s biggest news stories.
Kesslers London under new ownership
Kesslers London has been sold to an MBO team.
Software Circle makes further writedown due to PFI deal
Software Circle has written off a further £1.42m because of PFI Group’s failure to meet the terms of its £3.17m purchase of Works Manchester.