Mergers and acquisitions

CPI acquired by Circle Media

Circle Media Group has established a major presence in the UK with the takeover of pan-European book printer CPI Group, in the latest industry consolidation play.

Atlas adds Xerox Versant and Polar for post-acquisition boost

Atlas Direct Mail has taken on a Xerox Versant 180 and a Polar 58E Mk II guillotine to round off an £85,000 investment period following its acquisition by ADMail last year.

New senior management team at Leach

Leach’s long-serving managing director Richard Leach is set to step aside and make way for a new senior management team in the wake of his company’s acquisition by the French-owned Chargeurs group.

Overcapacity woes can be overcome with forward planning

Sheetfed magazine specialist Pensord told PrintWeek last month that, as part of a future-proofing strategic investment, it was set to reduce its capacity by replacing two existing Heidelberg...

Fortune may be found in a nice niche

In this issue’s interview, Rapidity boss Paul Manning talks about some of the lessons he’s learned in his career, and one in particular really struck a chord: how do you go about recognising the next...

‘It’s a funny trade, it’s inherently relationship based’

Rapidity managing director Paul Manning might be fresher faced than your average print boss, but don’t let his appearance fool you – he’s learned many a hard lesson.

Midlands packaging firm fined £50k after worker injury

Leicester-headquartered Fusion Flexibles has been fined £50,000 after a member of staff lost three fingers in a cutting machine.

The Print Centre Group acquires Semaphore Display

The Print Centre Group has expanded its sign and display offering after acquiring Semaphore Display.

Fuji Xerox boss: break-up 'will not happen'

The boss of Fuji Xerox says he is “confident” that the joint venture will not be broken up as a result of the ongoing takeover tussle between Fujifilm and Xerox.

Paton Brown looks forward to the future

Paton Brown is looking to continue to emerge from its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) following its acquisition by businessman Kevin Griffin.