Mergers and acquisitions

Venerable printer attracts outside interest
Jo Francis is intrigued by the fresh investors buying into print.

Saica sells three sheet plants, fires up new Rapida
Saica Group has sold its corrugated sheet plants in England to a new company headed up by a packaging industry veteran, and at the same time has fired up the monster new Koenig & Bauer press at its...
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Mondi completes Turkish acquisition
Global paper manufacturer Mondi has completed its acquisition of Turkish corrugated packaging specialist Olmuksan from International Paper.

Ambitious investors buy Ancient House
Ancient House Printing Group has been acquired by an investment group that has ambitions to become the largest private company in the UK.

Willsow celebrates after Dragon snaps up stake
The Willsow books team emerged triumphant from the Dragons’ Den after securing their pick of THREE offers of investment.

Coveris acquires Four04 Packaging
Coveris has continued its strategic expansion with the acquisition of flexible packaging manufacturer Four04 Packaging.

Mercia diversifies packaging offer following merger
Mercia Image Print has greatly expanded its packaging offering to help support its post-pandemic recovery following its acquisition by The Print Design Factory.

Smith & Ouzman rebrands to Zunoma following MBO
Smith & Ouzman has rebranded to Zunoma six months after a management buyout was completed at the company.

AR Packaging acquired in £1bn deal
Graphic Packaging is buying AR Packaging in the packaging industry’s latest mega-takeover.

MBO at Advanced Dynamics
A management buyout has taken place at automated filling and packaging machinery manufacturer Advanced Dynamics.