Mergers and acquisitions
UPAC combines secondhand box businesses
Independent packaging supplier UPAC Group has combined two of its businesses into one division to create what it claims is the UK’s largest secondhand box merchant.
National World eyeing further acquisitions following JPI buy
One-time Mirror Group chief executive David Montgomery’s takeover vehicle National World has said it will continue to evaluate further acquisitions after buying JPI Media in a deal worth £10.2m in...
MBO at North West Roller Services
A management buyout has been completed at print consumables manufacturer and distributor North West Roller Services (NWRS).
Graphichem to take on Druck Chemie sales in UK
Druck Chemie is closing its Burnley operation in the UK, with Graphichem set to take over sales and distribution for the firm’s products in the UK.
DMC rebrands to Agilico
The DMC Canotec group of companies has unified and rebranded to become Agilico.
Sarpak acquired by Sphere
Household packaging specialist the Sphere Group has strengthened its position in the UK after its subsidiary Alfaplas acquired Sarpak.
Mail Boxes Etc UK business acquired by MBE Worldwide
Mail Boxes Etc’s UK operation MBE UK & Ireland has been acquired by MBE Worldwide as the Milan-based company continues to expand its community of directly operated countries.
Mayday acquired by US group
Equipment distributor and pressroom products specialist Mayday Graphic Products has been taken over by one of its biggest suppliers.
Kongsberg begins life as standalone business
Kongsberg has started a new chapter as a standalone company following its acquisition from Esko last year by private equity firm OpenGate Capital.
Apogee acquires Direct-Tec Group
Apogee Corporation has made its first acquisition since it was itself acquired by HP Inc three years ago.