Mergers and acquisitions

(L-R) Reproflex3 co-founders Trevor Lowes & Andrew Hewitson

Reproflex3 expands global reach with Opti-flex acquisition

UK-headquartered flexo pre-press group Reproflex3 has acquired New Zealand pre-press supplier Opti-flex.

Phillips: in an uncertain world a buyer can offer certainty

Business expert: end of support schemes likely to fuel M&A

Print bosses have been urged to consider their options carefully with the end of the furlough scheme looming and government-backed loans requiring repayment.

Archer is now part of Monotype's type library

Monotype acquires Hoefler&Co

Monotype has added a raft of globally popular typefaces to its type library after acquiring type foundry Hoefler&Co.

The new owners undertook Minuteman’s industry training via Zoom

Duo launch new print business

A father and daughter team have expanded Minuteman Press’s footprint in the South East with a new business, their first foray into print.

Xsys products are used in a wide variety of markets

Flint sells Xsys pre-press business

Flint Group has confirmed that its Xsys pre-press wing is being sold, with Steve Dryden stepping up to become CEO of Flint as a result.

Contract news, bad behaviour, M&As and robots feature in August’s list of hot headlines

While for the second month in a row YM Group, albeit indirectly this time, topped our most read listicle, M&A was clearly the overarching theme – despite a dodgy director and a dangerous die-cutter...

Barber: we have some great plans for the future

Barber leads MBO at UK Mail Digital

DHL has sold its UK Mail Digital business to an MBO team led by managing director Andy Barber.

Stephens (L, with Tagg): "This investment allows us to embark on an exciting new chapter"

Real Digital secures PE backing; David Mitchell becomes non-exec director

Private equity firm LDC has invested in mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International, to support the existing management team following the retirement of founder Peter Rivett, while Astron...

Docufy sale proceeds will be used for future investments

Heidelberg sells tech doc business

Heidelberg expects to bring in at least €20m (£17.2m) after agreeing to sell another non-core business.

Nespolo: "The luxury packaging sector is extremely relevant to us"

Fedrigoni in eco packaging joint venture

Fedrigoni has acquired 70% of a NewCo that will produce inner trays for boxes and gift cases for luxury items made entirely of thermoformed, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly cellulose...