Mergers and acquisitions
Mailcom (UK) in administration as OTM takes on some staff and assets
Mailcom (UK) has gone into administration with FRP Advisory, with Leicester-based transactional mailer Opus Trust Marketing (OTM) purchasing part of the Milton Keynes-based company's business.Mailcom...
Reeds Printers bought by H&H Group
Penrith print business Reeds Printers has been bought by one of its key clients, Carlisle-based H&H Group, following its decision to enter the print industry.
French bid for De La Rue "unwelcome", says Unite
Unite has said that alleged interest in bank note printer De La Rue from a French rival is "unwelcome" after it confirmed it had been approached regarding a possible takeover bid.
Oberthur still interested in De La Rue despite knock back
French print giant Oberthur has said that it is still interested in pursuing a takeover of UK banknote printer De La Rue, despite an offer being rejected last month.
RR Donnelley completes Bowne purchase
The world's largest print company R.R Donnelley has confirmed the purchase of its US rival Bowne & Co, creating a $3bn (2bn) business.
CPI broadens European reach with Spanish mono acquisition
Book printing group CPI has strengthened its European foothold after acquiring the mono operation of Spanish printer Litografia Ross.
RR Donnelley Bowne merger given FTC go-ahead
RR Donnelley has been given the go-ahead to finally complete the protracted purchase of fellow North American printer Bowne & Co.
Schawk continues digital marketing push with Real Branding acquisition
Schawk has bought the US-based digital marketing agency Real Branding for an undisclosed amount as it continues to strengthen its presence in the sector.
Court awards 4.25m to Tullis Russell in Inveresk case
Tullis Russell has been awarded 4.25m in compensation in its legal battle with receivership-hit Inveresk and a further 555,000 in reimbursement of costs.
London Graphic Systems acquires Turning Point Integration
Digital print equipment reseller London Graphic Systems (LGS) has acquired Turning Point Integration (TPI), the London-based digital asset management (DAM) and workflow specialist.