Mergers and acquisitions
Rothschild buys Print Finance to bridge mid-market credit gap
Credit-starved SME printers could be thrown a lifeline following the arrival of a new lender ready to fill the gap between the banks and the sub-prime lenders.
Schawk buys digital marketing agency Untitled London
Global pre-press company Schawk has acquired the 700,000-turnover boutique digital marketing agency Untitled London for an undisclosed amount.
PPG consolidates printing businesses
Print People Group (PPG) has consolidated its printing facilities into one site with its B2 business C&R Printing Services moving in with Taylor Bloxham.
Danwood acquires Admiral Group's print operation
Independent digital equipment supplier Danwood has acquired the print and copier division of 30m office technology business Admiral Group, a move Danwood described as a "great complementary fit".
Royal Mail set for privatisation or sale
Royal Mail will be privatised or sold off following recommendations from the former regulator Richard Hooper, the government has confirmed.
Building alliances to better businesses
In the past month, financial experts have been talking up the benefits of strategic alliances for the print industry. In the spirit of our new ruling coalition, it is thought that a collaboration of...
Clearview Press acquired by CroftonMastrom
Large-format trade printer Clearview Press has been bought out of administration by medical and legal case note folder manufacturer CroftonMastrom, a deal that both companies expect to create a...
McKenzie Clark appoints Baker Tilly for wide-format consolidation play
McKenzie Clark has unveiled plans to embark on a consolidation drive in the wide-format market and build a significant group by the end of 2012.
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) acquires Total Marketing Services
Former St Ives group sales director Simon Ward has confirmed his return to print following a 3.2m acquisition of Kent-based Total Marketing Services (TMS).
Baldwin to acquire Nordson subsidiary Nordson UV
Baldwin, the press ancillaries manufacturer, is aiming to accelerate its expansion into the fast-growing digital market after agreeing the acquisition of UV curing systems supplier Nordson UV.