Mergers and acquisitions

Leon Faddington will drive In2Print's wide-format ambitions

In2Print enters exhibition market with Backen Wright buy

Cheltenham mixed-discipline printer In2Print has launched itself into the exhibition market with the purchase of nearby wide-format printer Backen Wright.

Affinity Packaging specialises in bespoke cartons

Andreou expands with packaging buy

Peter Andreou has expanded his printing industry interests with the acquisition of Affinity Packaging.

Craig Mather: “Truly excited"

French group buys Simply Cartons

Simply Cartons has been acquired by Autajon, giving the France-headquartered global packaging group its first foothold in the UK.

Lemon Labels intends to grow Build Me Mini with several hires

Lemon Labels acquires custom Lego business

Family-owned label printer Lemon Labels has completed its fourth acquisition in two years with its purchase of Lego-based gifting business Build Me Mini.

Yin and yang of print dominate July’s most read

While a welcome reprieve was the month’s biggest story, our July listicle was largely dominated by M&A and insolvencies, with a smattering of research and a bumper payday for good measure.

Veika's Aleksey Etin and Roland DG's Kohei Tanabe

Roland DG reveals wallpaper ambitions with Dimense deal

Roland DG has bought a controlling stake in Dimense, the innovative digital embossing technology arm of inks manufacturer Veika, as it looks to expand its role in driving the development of digital...

Left to right: Unsworth, Holt and Kerridge. Matching shirts coincidental!

Woodberry adds to portfolio with PCS buy

Acquisitive Woodberry Packaging has made its second UK buy this year and is now the new owner of award-winning Precision Card Services (PCS).

Grafenia: “We have to cautiously reflect the risk of non payment"

Grafenia takes hit due to PFI missed payment

Grafenia has written off more than £800,000 following PFI Group’s failure to meet the payment schedule for its Works Manchester acquisition.

City A.M. sale could be via a pre-pack according to Sky News

Ecomms giant mooted as possible City A.M. suitor

City A.M.’s new owner could emerge from an unexpected direction, with listed health and beauty specialist THG tipped to take over the business and financial freesheet.

Ecofoil: now under new ownership

Crystal Press business and assets sold

Reflections Print Finishers has acquired the business and assets of Crystal Press, including its trademarked Ecofoil recyclable foiling technique.