Mergers and acquisitions
Writtle sets sights on further buys, IPO
Writtle Holdings remains on the acquisition trail and is looking to scale up its operations ahead of a possible flotation.
Macfarlane Group acquires North East packaging firm
Macfarlane Group has continued its growth strategy with the acquisition of Colton Packaging Teesside.
DS Smith returns to UK for latest acquisition
DS Smith has returned to the UK for its latest takeover, a producer of specialist corrugated and retail-ready packaging in north west England.
Wrights Plastics buys Mid West Displays
Retail display and signage specialist Wrights Plastics has acquired complementary company Mid West Displays.
Yorkshire printer bought from administrators
The Yorkshire owner of 11 print-related firms has bought Hull-based GKD Litho Limited from administrators, saving the business and 16 jobs.
Bidco prepares to take Tangent private
Tangent is set to be de-listed from AIM next month.
Polestar pre-pack confirmed
Proventus Capital Partners has acquired Polestar in a pre-pack administration deal.
Coveris’ graphics division acquires Rivendell Europe
Imagenet, the graphics services division of packaging giant Coveris, has acquired graphics business Rivendell Europe for an undisclosed sum.
Tangent takeover bid now unconditional
The Michael Green-backed bid for Tangent Communications has been declared unconditional, meaning the PLC will soon revert to being a family-owned business.
Potts Print CEO steps aside to take strategic role
The chief executive of one of the North East's longest-established printers is stepping down after 20 years to focus on strategic aims, acquisitions and up to £4m of investment.