Mergers and acquisitions

Premier Paper Group has acquired Dublin-based paper merchant GPMI to open up a new geographical market for the business.

European labels and packaging group Asteria has bought Berkshire Labels, its second acquisition in the UK.

Brand Imaging has acquired flexo platemaker Waldo and, following the merger of the two businesses, the combined entity is eyeing significant growth across both brands.

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Business services and IT provider Parseq has acquired secure print specialist the Tall Group.

Stora Enso has completed the divestment of its Nymölla paper production site in Sweden, and all related assets, to Sylvamo.

A management buyout (MBO) deal has been successfully completed at fleet vehicle graphics specialist OPG.

The Mayr-Melnhof Group has sold its two packaging sites in Russia.

Packaging and stationery specialist Duraweld has acquired a complementary business that also provides creative packaging.

Grafenia has issued an additional £3.2m of new bonds to support its acquisition strategy.