Mergers and acquisitions

Technique looks forward to life with EFI

Technique chief executive Paul Cooper has said it is "business as usual" following the MIS/ERP developer's sale to US-based EFI earlier this week.

John Watson & Co sold to CCL Industries

Canadian label printer CCL Industries has acquired John Watson & Co, the 80-staff Glasgow-based label printer, in a multi-million pound takeover deal.

Drayton Press incorporates Gaia Services

Drayton Press, has acquired the order book and customer list of former Kall Kwik outlet, Gaia Services and invested 100,000 in equipment.

EFI strengthens MIS reach with Technique acquisition

EFI has acquired UK-based MIS provider Technique as it continues to expand its presence in the software market.

Konica Minolta to acquire Charterhouse PM

Print manager Charterhouse PM is being bought by Japanese document giant Konica Minolta.

Contego to sell cartons business for 81m to US's Graphic Packaging

Contego Packaging is selling its food and beverage cartons business to US food specialist Graphic Packaging in a deal worth 81m.

Canfield & Tack 'extends reach' with Dellas Graphics acquisition

Rochester, NY-based Canfield & Tack Commercial Printing & Fulfillment this week announced the acquisition of Dellas Graphics of Syracuse, NY in a boost to its regional expansion plans.

Monotype Imaging acquires Design by Front

US font and typographic specialist Monotype Imaging Holdings has bought Northern Ireland-based web design company Design By Front.

Arctic Paper bids to takeover Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros

Arctic Paper's public takeover offer to shareholders of Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros has been unanimously recommended by the Rottneros board.

CFH boosts Docmail roll-out with Print for Business acquisition

CFH, the Somerset-based print and mail company, has acquired Slough-based Print For Business (PFB) for an undisclosed amount.