Mergers and acquisitions

Web-to-print software developer and printer Print Evolved has acquired full-service print company Vinton Reprographics Ltd, which trades as Colourgraphic Arts.

Macfarlane has acquired specialist protective packaging company B&D, in line with its strategy of building its own protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive...

Continental printer Riccobono Group has become the biggest gravure printer in Europe after completing its takeover of Germany’s TSB.

National World has swooped to acquire Midland News Association and its sister company Press Computer Systems in a deal that will propel the group beyond the £100m turnover mark.

Grafenia is changing its name to Software Circle to “better reflect who we are”.

The Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA) has approved the sale of KP Services to All Island Media.

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock have now confirmed that they are going to combine to create Smurfit WestRock, a global packaging giant that is expected to deliver “attractive returns for shareholders of...

Packaging giants Smurfit Kappa Group and WestRock, based in Ireland and the US respectively, are discussing a “potential combination” that could lead to the creation of Smurfit WestRock.

Leeds-based print, direct and digital marketing agency Telescope has acquired local specialist communications agency Clearsilver Brand Marketing, with the two businesses now moving in together to new...

Paragon has further expanded its continental footprint with the acquisition of Canon’s Business Services subsidiary in France.