Mergers and acquisitions
EFI hits acquisition trail again with Dims! deal
EFI has continued its consolidation play in the MIS market by snapping up Dutch firm Dims!.
Macfarlane Group announces £7.5m Network Packaging acquisition
Macfarlane Group has completed the acquisition of Network Packaging for a maximum consideration of £7.5m and announced a £3m capital raise to support future acquisitions.
Coveris buys second UK packaging firm in three months
Acquisitive packaging group Coveris has bought its second UK firm in three months with a deal for £20m turnover Learoyd Packaging.
Ownership change for major print manager
A major consolidation play is underway in the business supplies sector, which will affect the ownership of one of the UK’s biggest print managers.
Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 team up to extend reach
Digital inks manufacturers Kiian Digital and J-Teck3 have joined forces to become part of the same operating group.
Singh returns to print with buyout deal
Former Communisis director Gurdev Singh is back in the industry after acquiring a Yorkshire-based printing business.
Potts hits M&A trail with Bakershaw buy
Potts Print (UK) has bought Bakershaw Print, a smaller local rival, in a deal that the Northumberland-based commercial print, direct mail and packaging specialist hopes will be the first of several...
Dunstall linked to another acquisition vehicle
Failed Global MP owner Kevin Dunstall appears to be connected to a new venture that is attempting to acquire within the printing industry.
Content agency stablemate may offer new start for Polestar
The acquisition of River Group by Sun European Partners, owners of Polestar since April 2011, could be the start of a new chapter for the UK’s largest magazine printer.
Immediate Media in £24m Future titles swoop
Immediate Media has acquired Future's Sports and Craft titles, which have an audited print circulation of more than 250,000 a month, in a deal valued at up to £24m.