Mergers and acquisitions
Kodak gives Prosper update and launches 20 new products
Kodak (5-F09) has given an update on the sale of its Prosper inkjet business and launched 20 new products, including the NexPress ZX digital production colour presses.
Huhtamaki acquires Delta Print & Packaging in £80m deal
Finland-headquartered global packaging firm Huhtamaki has acquired Delta Print & Packaging for £80m.
Marriages of convenience: mergers and acquisitions in print
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Adare acquires Banner Managed Communication
Global marketing services firm Adare Group has bought rival Banner Managed Communication (BMC) forming a £230m-turnover company.
Macfarlane Group continues acquisition strategy
Macfarlane Group has made another strategic buy to boost its packaging distribution network by acquiring the packaging business of Glasgow-based Edward McNeil.
Avery Dennison set to acquire Mactac Europe
Global manufacturer Avery Dennison has agreed to acquire the European business of graphic and label media manufacturer Mactac, in a deal worth around $200m (£137m).
SignAway in three-way merger
Surrey-based signage company SignAway has merged with two Danish companies to create new company, Amayse.
Writtle sets sights on further buys, IPO
Writtle Holdings remains on the acquisition trail and is looking to scale up its operations ahead of a possible flotation.
Macfarlane Group acquires North East packaging firm
Macfarlane Group has continued its growth strategy with the acquisition of Colton Packaging Teesside.
DS Smith returns to UK for latest acquisition
DS Smith has returned to the UK for its latest takeover, a producer of specialist corrugated and retail-ready packaging in north west England.