Mergers and acquisitions
Macfarlane expands South West presence with latest acquisition
Macfarlane Group has acquired a protective packaging distributor to boost its customer reach in the South West of England.
Venn rebrands John Dollin, implements fresh focus on B2
Venn Holdings has rebranded recent acquisition John Dollin Printing, switched up its offering with a focus on B2, and has taken on two new hires to boost the sales team.
Compass flags window of opportunity for M&A finance
Compass Business Finance has flagged the looming deadline for “favourable” M&A financing using the government-backed CBILS scheme – but printers need to act fast to put things in place.
SOS expands portfolio with Prepress deal
Service Offset Supplies (SOS) has acquired CTP kit reseller and support specialist Prepress Services (PPS) to expand its product and service offering.
The Label Makers acquired by Spanish group
The Label Makers (TLM) has been bought by Spain-headquartered labels and envelope group Printeos as its first move into the UK market.
Coveris acquires Initial Packaging
Coveris has acquired speciality bags producer Initial Packaging, in line with its strategic growth targets.
High-profile entrepreneur takes print stake
A high-profile and controversial entrepreneur has taken a stake in a London printing business that changed hands last year.
MBO at John Roberts
A management buyout deal has been completed at paper and corrugated products supplier John Roberts Holdings.
T Shirt & Sons acquired by Polyconcept
Clothing and fabric merchandise printer T Shirt & Sons has been acquired by global promotional products supplier Polyconcept, the parent company of PF Concept International (PFCI).
Thirlby and Rae team up for new buy-and-build venture
Former Heidelberg executives Andy Rae and Anthony Thirlby have teamed up on a new buy-and-build venture – the duo have already made their first acquisition and have more buys in their sights.