Mergers and acquisitions

Heidelberg is to acquire rival manufacturer MBO Group in a bid to further expand its presence in the digital post-press market.

Kolbus Group has acquired UK kit manufacturer Autobox Machinery as it continues its move into packaging.

Cimpress has acquired online sign and canvas print business BuildASign in a $280m (£213m) deal.

Former Apogee sales account manager Bill Clayton has bought Kall Kwik Farnham after working with the firm for more than a decade in his previous role.

The two former owners of Gateshead Football Club have acquired Newcastle Print Solutions (NPS) to make a return to the commercial and B2B print sectors.

Watkiss Automation has been acquired by rival manufacturer Plockmatic Group, which also owns Morgana.

Williams Lea Tag (WLT) has acquired computer-generated imagery specialist Taylor James in a move to become one of the world’s leading omni-channel marketing partners to global brands.

Royal Mail has expanded its overseas reach with the acquisition of North American parcels delivery firm Dicom Canada.

Talk Design & Print has acquired commercial printer Zest’s assets and goodwill.

Callprint’s Liverpool-based operation has been mothballed as the administrator manages the pre-pack sale of the bulk of the business to Hobs Group.