Mergers and acquisitions

Rapidity has bought the print arm of London-based media production agency Tapestry to move into the high-end photographic display market.

Leicester-based rigid box specialist Pollard Boxes has bought local rival Clarke Rubicon.

Innovia has finalised the sale of its UK and US Cellophane and Natureflex food packaging business as it focuses on polymer production for the UK’s new banknotes.

Xaar has taken the inaugural step on its ambitious growth plan to double sales by 2020 and secured its first ever acquisition.

Birmingham-based POS specialist Hollywood Monster is looking to expand its operations with the opening of a London sales office and its first business acquisition.

Epson has strengthened its position in the burgeoning industrial digital textile segment with the acquisition of Italian digital printer manufacturer Robustelli.

PUR and perfect binding firm Infinity Partnership has acquired Andrews Direct Mail Finishers and invested in wire-binding to launch new business, Andrews Infinity.

EFI has boosted its textile portfolio with the acquisition of 2D/3D fashion design and prototyping software developer Optitex.

DST Systems is to sell its US customer communications business and is looking for a buyer for its £165m-turnover UK operation.

The Stationers’ Company is to host a roundtable at Stationers' Hall to discuss mergers and acquisitions in the publishing industry, with speakers including a partner at US-based Platinum Equity.