Mergers and acquisitions

Baesman Group continues local acquisition strategy

Looking to solidify its position in a little known but key direct mail market, Columbus, OH-based Baesman Group this week acquired Vincent Direct, also of Columbus. The move comes only a few months...

Nipson eyes growth in US and UK but Drupa isn't part of strategy

After a tumultuous few years that saw it work its way through administration and divest itself of a key investor, Bryan Palphreyman, new head of Nipson SAS US and UK operations, said the company is...

Heidelberg to exhibit CSAT and Linoprint printers at Labelexpo

Heidelberg is exhibiting CSAT products under its own umbrella for the first time at Labelexpo, following its acquisition of the German digital press manufacturer in August.

Schawk expands branding capability with Brandimage acquisition

Schawk has acquired the $32m (20.5m) turnover, independent branding and design network Brandimage for an undisclosed sum as it continues to expand its non-print related capabilities.

Dolce Printing buys Graytor

Maywood, NJ-based Dolce Printing has acquired Graytor Printing of nearby Lyndhurst, NJ, as it looks to expand into more high-end work.

DS Smith to sell Higher Kings Mill

DS Smith has continued the disposal strategy of its paper manufacturing arm, agreeing to sell its Higher Kings Mill plant.

F1 merges with St8us to provide cross-media marketing services

F1 Colour has merged with St8us Group to create a new cross-media marketing services business just eight months after the two companies announced a strategic partnership.

St Ives extends data offering with Response One buy

St Ives has acquired the Bath-based data marketing business Response One Holdings in a deal that could be worth up to 19m.

RR Donnelley buys custom packaging provider Genesis

Chicago-based RR Donnelly has announced the acquisition of Genesis Packaging & Design, a full service provider of custom packaging solutions, including design, printing, die cutting, finishing and...

HP could sell printing division within two years, reports claim

HP could divest its entire printing division within the next two years in a bid to become a low volume, high value-add product provider, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) news service has claimed.