Mergers and acquisitions
Ownership change for major print manager
A major consolidation play is underway in the business supplies sector, which will affect the ownership of one of the UK’s biggest print managers.
Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 team up to extend reach
Digital inks manufacturers Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 have joined forces to become part of the same operating group.
Singh returns to print with buyout deal
Former Communisis director Gurdev Singh is back in the industry after acquiring a Yorkshire-based printing business.
Potts hits M&A trail with Bakershaw buy
Potts Print (UK) has bought Bakershaw Print, a smaller local rival, in a deal that the Northumberland-based commercial print, direct mail and packaging specialist hopes will be the first of several...
Dunstall linked to another acquisition vehicle
Failed Global MP owner Kevin Dunstall appears to be connected to a new venture that is attempting to acquire within the printing industry.
Content agency stablemate may offer new start for Polestar
The acquisition of River Group by Sun European Partners, owners of Polestar since April 2011, could be the start of a new chapter for the UK’s largest magazine printer.
Immediate Media in £24m Future titles swoop
Immediate Media has acquired Future's Sports and Craft titles, which have an audited print circulation of more than 250,000 a month, in a deal valued at up to £24m.
Formara set for new era under Wilce
Phil Wilce will take over sole ownership of Formara Printers upon the retirement of business partner Freddie Kienzler.
Moss returns to print with Callprint stake
Former Service Graphics and McKenzie Clark director Ben Moss has returned to print by taking a “significant” stake in Callprint Group.
EFI acquires DirectSmile
EFI has further strengthened its Productivity Software Web2Print Solutions Group with the acquisition of DirectSmile for an undisclosed sum.