Business

AR Packaging has bought Firstan as the acquisitive Swedish groups looks to significantly bolster its UK presence.

Belgian software developer Dataline Solutions has acquired Dutch company Insad Grafisch to continue its European growth.

PFI Group has acquired Creative Digital Images out of administration as it continues to expand its roster of signage and large-format printing businesses.

Integrated communications provider Adare SEC has continued its multi-million pound investment drive with the addition of a Ricoh Pro VC70000 high speed inkjet printer at its Huddersfield facility.

A print company director has been disqualified for nine years over underdeclared VAT running into hundreds of thousands of pounds.

Apparel personalisation fulfilment business Slick Stitch has acquired garment and textiles printing specialist Mad Print, for an undisclosed sum.

Global Graphics has successfully completed its acquisition of the Hybrid Software Group from Congra Software.

Go Inspire Group has taken on a new client strategy director to lead growth in its strategic Marketing Performance offering.

Sappi Europe is to increase the price of its coated and uncoated woodfree paper grades by 8%-10% across Europe.

Twenty Four Seven Design & Print has invested in the UK’s first imagePress C9010VP from Canon to futureproof the business as it waits for its key customer base to return.