Mergers and acquisitions

Signs Express rates itself the largest sign company in the UK and Ireland, with more centres than any other business in the industry.

Callprint’s trade and assets have been bought in a pre-pack by Hobs Group and are set to be rolled into its reprographics business.

Callprint Group's former managing director Steve Cheek has taken control of its Dubai business, and also has a fresh involvement in a UK trade printer.

The fulfilment division of delivery management group Whistl has revealed plans to expand its Rushden depot and created a new senior management position.

ID card specialist Digital ID has been acquired by US-based AlphaCard Systems in a seven-figure deal that will generate transatlantic advantages for both businesses.

Commercial printer Print Revolution has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered creative agency Ginger Root.

Macfarlane Group has posted a £12m rise in turnover, in its half-year results for 2018, and acquired two more packaging distribution companies.

Cimpress has acquired a majority stake in San Francisco-based apparel company Vida & Co in order to “push the boundaries” of what it can achieve in its target markets.

Photobox Group has acquired Greetz, the Dutch greetings card and personalised gifts giant, which it expects to increase sales of greetings cards across the group to up to 25 million this year.

ESP Colour has acquired Totnes, Devon-based commercial printer Kingfisher Print & Design out of administration, pushing its turnover up to around £20m.