Mergers and acquisitions
DS Smith launches 1.4bn bid for SCA Packaging
DS Smith has launched a 1.4bn reverse takeover bid for SCA's packaging division, in a deal that would make it the largest corrugated and second largest packaging business in Europe with a turnover of...
AlphaGraphics sold to private equity company Blackstreet Capital
The AlphaGraphics master franchise operation has been sold to US private equity firm Blackstreet Capital for an undisclosed sum.
Integrity Print group grows with A1 Trade Print buy
Integrity Print has expanded its horizons to export markets after the acquisition of A1 Trade Print Services by the group's parent company.
Friedheim International creates converting division with Kama tie-up
Friedheim International has said it aims to "do justice" to the converting market in the UK after tying with Kama on the formation of a new converting division.
Ovation Graphics Buys Fort Worth-based Branch-Smith
Ovation Graphics this week announced the purchase of Fort Worth, TX-based Branch-Smith Printing, enabling the 101-year-old company to avoid liquidation and continue operations.
ArborOakland Group continues acquisition spree
Michigan-based marketing services provider ArborOakland Group announced the acquisition of NorthAmerican Reproductions of Livonia, Michigan as it looks to expand beyond direct mail and other marketing...
EFI enters digital ceramic printing market with Cretaprint acquisition
EFI has announced it has closed a $31m (20.25m) cash deal to acquire ceramic printing system maker Cretaprint.
Precision Marketing Group acquires Anglia Mailing Services
Direct marketing company Precision Marketing Group has acquired the goodwill and assets of Anglia Mailing Services (AMS) for an undisclosed sum.
Phil Evans and Phil Harburn appointed company directors at MTPrint
Design and print company MTPrint has appointed Phil Evans and Phil Harburn as company directors following the retirement of former director Stuart Shutt.
Polestar proposes Colchester closure
Polestar has entered into consultation with employees at its Colchester web offset plant over the proposed closure of the site.