Mergers and acquisitions

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.

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

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 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.

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...

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 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.

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.

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.