Mergers and acquisitions

International Paper has received Phase I clearance of its “combination” with DS Smith from the European Commission, but this was conditional on International Paper entering into commitments to divest...

Grafit Display Hire, which specialises in tension fabric displays and structures, has acquired international exhibition contractor JNM Exhibitions.

Onboard Corrugated has been acquired by Turkish paper and board manufacturer Eren via its Dutch surrogate, Nova Paper.

The takeover bid for Royal Mail’s parent group has cleared two more regulatory hurdles, and trading at the business continues to improve.

Bauer Media will expand into new markets with the acquisition of Clear Channel’s Europe North business.

Ashford Colour Press fell foul of vacillating customer demand according to the latest report on the firm’s administration, which also details the six-figure sum paid for part of its business and...

Macfarlane Group has acquired The Pitreavie Group, progressing its strategy to build its protective packaging business through a combination of organic and acquisitive growth.

Historic UK papermaker Portals has been acquired by Germany’s Drewsen Spezialpapiere.

The ‘partial offer’ for De La Rue has now morphed into a possible offer for the entire business.

Kern AG has integrated Müller Apparatebau GmbH, based in Kranzberg near Munich, into the Kern Group.