Mergers and acquisitions

Events at Tangent Communications were continuing to unfold as PrintWeek went to press, but despite the fluid situation one thing seems certain – one way or another there will be a new ownership...

Writtle Holdings has gone on the offensive over its potential bid for Tangent Communications, and has publicly complained about the lack of information forthcoming from directors at the PLC.

Independent directors at Tangent Communications have responded to the potential rival bid from Writtle Holdings with a holding statement.

Writtle Holdings could launch a rival takeover bid for Tangent Communications.

A Burnley trade printer has bought Hudson and Pearson’s property and plant from its administrator BDO UK in a seven-figure deal.

Former TV mogul Michael Green is backing a £6.7m bid to buy back Tangent Communications and take the struggling print PLC private.

Two of Yorkshire's longest-established printing companies have merged after Platinum Print acquired local competitor Harrogate Printing.

Event industry graphics specialist Oasis Graphic Co has acquired exhibition graphics company Mustard Solutions to strengthen its own exhibition arm.

Mimaki looks set to acquire Italian textile machine manufacturer La Meccanica Costruzione Tessili in a move that would expand its position in the textiles printing market.

Growing print management and IT solutions company Hague has acquired a smaller print management firm to increase its customer base and geographical reach.