Mergers and acquisitions

Self-adhesive label manufacturer Mercian Labels has acquired a sector of business from barcode label specialist Computype Europe, which has restrategised to focus on its core product lines for the...

Family-owned label specialist Denny Bros Group has become employee-owned as part of its strategy to “safeguard its independent future”.

Daily Mail & General Trust (DMGT) has acquired New Scientist in a whopping £70m cash deal.

The former sales director of packaging manufacturer Glossop Cartons has led a management buyout at the business.

Langley Holdings has reported 2020 results for a “a year like no other”, while its press manufacturing subsidiary Manroland Sheetfed has “opened the taps” and returned to full production in...

Packaging giant Macfarlane Group has acquired GWP Holdings Ltd, the owner of protective packaging manufacturing and distribution business GWP Group.

Peter Andreou is back in the industry with a fresh print acquisition just completed.

Castleford-based paper agent Papico has acquired Southampton agent Peggs and its wholly owned subsidiary HH Pegg.

Historic printer Barnard & Westwood is beginning its centenary year under fresh ownership after veteran retail entrepreneur Maurice Bennett CBE acquired the business.

Acquisitive Irish packaging group Zeus Packaging has expanded its European footprint with its largest deal to date as it completes a €40m (£35m), three-year strategic shopping spree to fuel growth.