Mergers and acquisitions

Barber leads MBO at UK Mail Digital
DHL has sold its UK Mail Digital business to an MBO team led by managing director Andy Barber.

Real Digital secures PE backing; David Mitchell becomes non-exec director
Private equity firm LDC has invested in mail and fulfilment company Real Digital International, to support the existing management team following the retirement of founder Peter Rivett, while Astron...

Heidelberg sells tech doc business
Heidelberg expects to bring in at least €20m (£17.2m) after agreeing to sell another non-core business.

Fedrigoni in eco packaging joint venture
Fedrigoni has acquired 70% of a NewCo that will produce inner trays for boxes and gift cases for luxury items made entirely of thermoformed, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly cellulose...

Irish group expands UK mailing footprint
A Dublin-headquartered software business has made a double acquisition that includes Scottish marketing communications specialist Forth Communication.

Kongsberg PCS acquires CNC specialist MultiCam
Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) has acquired MultiCam, a US manufacturer and distributor of CNC cutting machines and digital finishing processes.

Adare International now part of HH
HH Global has completed its takeover of Adare International.

Kornit acquires 3D specialist
Kornit Digital has enhanced its offering with the acquisition of US 3D printing specialist Voxel8.

New name agreed for IP paper wing
International Paper’s worldwide paper business will be renamed Sylvamo Corporation when the operation becomes a separate listed company later this year.

Vegware acquired by US group
Innovative, compostable packaging business Vegware has been acquired by US group Novolex.