Mergers and acquisitions

Deep change is required to become an integrated communications provider

Andrew Tribute's article 'To survive, print firms need to become integrated communications providers' (PrintWeek, 10 September 2010) is correct in its central point but fails to mention that to...

UPM in talks to acquire rival company Myllykoski Group

Paper giant UPM is set to acquire debt-laden publication paper company Myllykoski Group, it announced today.

CWE Solutions acquires DCP Systems

Large-format reseller CWE Solutions has acquired fellow reseller DCP Systems, to create what the company claims is the largest reseller of large-format machines in the UK.

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...