Mergers and acquisitions

Global Graphics to acquire Hybrid Software
Global Graphics is set to acquire Hybrid Software Group from Congra Software.

Historic printer folds, industry firms in pre-pack and CVA
A wave of company insolvencies has spelled the end for a historic Staffordshire print business with a history dating back almost 120 years.

Fedrigoni acquires Industrial Papelera Venus
Paper manufacturer Fedrigoni has acquired Mexican company Industrial Papelera Venus to increase its overseas presence.

LSC takeover completes
LSC Communications is now formally under new ownership after Atlas Holdings completed its acquisition of the business in a court supervised process.

Cards-x acquires Evohold
German ID card specialist Cards-x, which opened a UK operation two months ago, has acquired Preston-based eco-friendly ID card holder manufacturer Evohold.

Kaizen Print acquired by North-West News Group
Belfast-based Kaizen Print has been acquired by a publishing company that is looking expand its digital printing and creative services in 2021.

Precision Proco acquires fine art specialist WKG
Precision Proco Group has acquired WKG Print, formerly Witherbys, as it continues its plans for growth.

Grafenia posts 'lockdown' results
Grafenia has described its half-year results as an “interim lockdown statement” with sales down, but three acquisitions made along with investment in services that it hopes will pay off in future.

CMS invests again to support growth
Central Mailing Services (CMS) has beefed up its capacity with further significant kit investments and a planned factory extension as it prepares for a continued uptick in business, while it...

Industry duo plot tech takeovers
Two well-known industry CEOs have raised millions of dollars for a new acquisition venture that plans to buy up technology companies.