Mergers and acquisitions

DS Smith announces $920m US acquisition alongside record results

DS Smith is set to make its first entry into the US fibre-based corrugated packaging market after announcing that it has agreed to buy 80% of US packaging firm Interstate Resources from Merpas for...

New Heidelberg CEO sets out ambitious growth plan

Heidelberg's new chief executive Rainer Hundsdörfer has outlined a five-year plan that would see Heidelberg return to being the "high-growth and profitable lighthouse of the industry".

Heidelberg moves further into the Industry 4.0 space

Heidelberg has taken the next step of its digital strategy by acquiring Germany-based software developer Docufy.

Youthful drive can still conquer print

This issue’s interview features Aron Priest, who, along with business partner Andy Smith, is co-founder of Solopress, which, until very recently was one of the UK’s largest, independent online print...

Who will be print’s flag-bearer?

Despite it being more than a year since its demise, if you put the word Polestar in a PrintWeek headline then it’s still guaranteed to be one of the most read stories.

Goss International outlines global 'aftermarket' strategy

Goss International, the US-based web offset press manufacturer, has added Illinois-based Loudon Machine to its group as part of a global strategy to grow its footprint in upgrades, parts and services.

Wepos ceases trading

Leeds-based envelope and packaging overprinter Wepos, which traded as Print On, has closed down after HMRC issued a winding-up petition against the business in March.

UV lamp supplier acquires rival manufacturer

UV lamp supplier Victory Lighting has taken over rival lamp manufacturer Blue UV to make the UK company one of the largest global manufacturers of UV lamps for the print industry.

Iliffe Media acquires Kent publisher

Iliffe Media has acquired the entire shareholding of Kent’s independent publisher KM Media Group, for an undisclosed sum.

Canadian PE firm acquires Label Express

Croydon-based label printer Label Express has been acquired by North American private equity firm Lynx Equity for an undisclosed sum.