Mergers and acquisitions

(L-R) Nick Lindwall and Lee Crew have bought Showlite

Ottimo Digital directors acquire Showlite

Full-service event supplier Showlite has been acquired by the managing directors of wide-format printer Ottimo Digital.

IDS shares jump, CWU welcomes Royal Mail exec departures

Shares in Royal Mail’s parent group have jumped on the back of rumours that it could make a bid for a continental parcels specialist.

(L-R) CartonCare Group MD Joanna Calixto, VGP general counsel Steven De Jonghe, CEO Frank Ohle and CFO Danny Goris, and MSO Cleland FD Glenda Gilpin. Image: VGP

Van Genechten strengthens UK presence with CartonCare group deal

Independent European packaging specialist Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has acquired 100% of its UK joint venture with printing and packaging specialist CartonCare Group.

Precision Proco: acquisition "completes the circle" in print-on-demand

Precision Proco splits tech and production with eye on the future

Precision Proco Group has restructured into two parts with manufacturing now separate from its fast-growing tech operations.

Ultraflex Europe now offers a range of greener materials from Endutex

Ultraflex Europe acquired by Endutex

St Neots wide-format supplier Ultraflex Europe has been acquired by Portuguese substrate manufacturer Endutex.

Works Manchester latest victim of PFI Group debacle

PFI Group’s disastrous acquisition spree under CEO Darren McMurray has now culminated in the filing of a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators against Works Manchester.

Muller Martini and Hunkeler in mega-merger

Muller Martini has taken over Hunkeler in a post-press mega-merger.

Brown Knight and Truscott confirms BLP takeover

Brown Knight and Truscott Holdings (BKT) has expanded into the North East with the acquisition of BLP (Northern).

Deal "promises mutual enhancements for both entities"

Aurora acquires Blue Sky Digital

Aurora Managed Services has acquired Blue Sky Digital in a strategic move.

Smith: "We’re loving what we’re doing and have a smile on our faces all the time"

25/8 expands with Prepackit purchase

Fast-growing 25/8 Marketing Group has expanded its offering with the acquisition of Prepackit and Cavendish Press.