Mergers and acquisitions
Wallace expands with acquisition of GWD point of sale division
Commercial printer Wallace Print Group has expanded its offerings after taking on the point of sale (POS) business of GWD in Harlow.
Ennis buys Printgraphics
Midlothian, TX-based print reseller Ennis continued in typical acquisition-hungry mode this week as it bought Printgraphics in a deal that will boost the color segment of its print wholesale...
Mailmen adds to service portfolio with Madcar acquisition
Long Island, NY-based direct market printer Mailmen this week completed the acquisition of specialty packaging company Madcar Company in a move that will allow them to begin offering packaging, kit...
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.