Mergers and acquisitions

Large-format print group PFI bought Novum Graphics in mid-January, merging the business with its Speedscreen subsidiary.

The Navigator Company has acquired Gomà-Camps Group’s Consumer Tissue business, including the acquisition of Spanish company Gomà-Camps Consumer and French firm Gomà Camps France (GC Consumer).

Acquisitive Irish packaging group Zeus Packaging has acquired Polpack, which distributes packaging materials and packaging machinery in Poland.

Polar has successfully emerged from bankruptcy protection after a takeover deal for the business was agreed with an Austrian investor.

Commercial printer and print manager SF Taylor has expanded its offering with the acquisition of promotional product specialist Branding365.

Stora Enso has found a buyer for its Hylte facility but has decided to retain Anjala mill in Finland.

Screaming Colour’s box making division has been sold to Pureprint, but no buyer has emerged for its main Bermondsey site.

Grafenia has issued more bonds – its second tranche within the space of two months.

Digital front-end technology provider Fiery has become an independent business after separating from EFI, while remaining owned by EFI’s owner Siris Capital Group, and EFI has also appointed a new...

Muller Martini is expanding its perfect binding and book production offering with a fresh acquisition.