Mergers and acquisitions

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.

Mercian Labels acquires part of Computype Europe
Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...

100 new owners for Denny Bros
Family-owned label specialist Denny Bros Group has become employee-owned as part of its strategy to “safeguard its independent future”.

DMGT buys New Scientist
Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.

MBO at Glossop Cartons
The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.

Langley results: Manroland gears up for growing demand
Langley Holdings has reported 2020 results for a “a year like no other”, while its press manufacturing subsidiary Manroland Sheetfed has “opened the taps” and returned to full production in...

Macfarlane acquires protective packaging specialist GWP
Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.