Mergers and acquisitions

Congra Software, the Luxembourg-based holdings company behind Hybrid Software, is set to acquire Global Graphics in a proposed €50.3m (£44m) deal to be approved by shareholders.

Troika Systems has sights on the next stage of its growth following the sale of a majority stake to investment firm Fresh Equity.

Claverley Group has moved into the print management sector with the acquisition of Surrey-based Cubiquity.

St Ives has cut all ties with its printing past and has now been completely rebranded with a new name: Kin + Carta.

Heidelberg is to acquire rival manufacturer MBO Group in a bid to further expand its presence in the digital post-press market.

Kolbus Group has acquired UK kit manufacturer Autobox Machinery as it continues its move into packaging.

Cimpress has acquired online sign and canvas print business BuildASign in a $280m (£213m) deal.

Former Apogee sales account manager Bill Clayton has bought Kall Kwik Farnham after working with the firm for more than a decade in his previous role.

The two former owners of Gateshead Football Club have acquired Newcastle Print Solutions (NPS) to make a return to the commercial and B2B print sectors.

Watkiss Automation has been acquired by rival manufacturer Plockmatic Group, which also owns Morgana.