Mergers and acquisitions

MBO at Blackwell Print
A Norfolk printing company with a history stretching back to 1870 has changed ownership via a management buyout.

Mondi completes sale of three Russian converting ops
Mondi has completed the sale of its three Russian packaging converting operations to the Gotek Group for a total consideration of RUB 1.6bn (£14m).

City A.M. mulls sale
A ‘for sale’ sign has been hoisted over London business freesheet City A.M. as the company looks to its “next chapter”.

PCP appoints new MD
Precision Colour Printing (PCP) has a new managing director, with commercial director Nick Evans stepping up into the role.

Paragon acquires logistics and fulfilment specialist
Paragon has acquired MINC, a Dutch provider of logistics and fulfilment services for online shops and e-commerce activities.

ADM Group acquires DASS
ADM Group has strengthened its capabilities “across both shopper marketing and digital solutions” with the acquisition of DASS and its proprietary MarTech platform, FLOW.

All4Labels expands in UK with Springfield Solutions buy
All4Labels Global Packaging Group has snapped up five more companies in the space of a week, including the UK’s Springfield Solutions.

Zeus acquires again with Italian buy
Irish packaging company Zeus Group has made another major acquisition after purchasing Italian paper and board convertor Cima Paper.

Zeus acquires James Hamilton Group
Irish packaging company Zeus Group has continued its acquisitive streak with the purchase of Northern Irish print and packaging business James Hamilton Group (JHG).

Parcel firm Tuffnells goes into administration
Delivery giant Tuffnells has gone into administration, with most of its 2,200 staff made redundant.