Mergers and acquisitions

Buyer sought for Sunline Direct Mail

Efforts are underway to sell Sunline Direct Mail as a going concern after the firm’s owner filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator.

Top-down rebrand unveiled at Go Inspire Group

Go Inspire Group, formerly GI Solutions, has rolled out the full rebrand of its business units in order to “bring everything under one banner”.

Snatch success from the jaws of failure

His first response was stark: “Oh my god, what are we going to do?” Claremon managing director John Conroy had just been told his neighbouring print company, Wheelden Print, had gone out of business.

Fujifilm boss speaks out on Xerox deal

Fujifilm boss Shigetaka Komori has given Xerox’s new management team six months to accept the previously agreed takeover deal, or come up with new terms that are beneficial to both parties.

Abbey and STC join forces to acquire Brydian Cards

Abbey Marketing Communications and Smart Technology Cards (STC) have collaborated in order to acquire plastic card manufacturer Brydian Cards and create a “complete package” in plastic card...

International Paper drops Smurfit Kappa bid

International Paper has dropped its interest in acquiring Smurfit Kappa after a “lack of engagement” by the corrugated packaging giant over the deal.

Whistl acquires Parcelhub and Mail Workshop

Whistl has acquired privately held Parcelhub and its sister company Mail Workshop as it continues to target growth in the fulfilment market.

Bell & Bain set to acquire 21 Colour

Bell & Bain is in the final phase of completing the acquisition of 80-year-old Glasgow printer 21 Colour, with plans to grow the business and nurture its “cracking workforce”.

Carly reequips bindery and looks at M&A

Carly Press has boosted production capacity after installing two new pieces of kit ahead of an expansion drive that could see it hit the M&A trail as it looks to double in size.

DS Smith to acquire Europac in £1.45bn deal

DS Smith is set to acquire Europac in a deal worth £1.45bn.