Mergers and acquisitions

Williams Lea Tag (WLT) has acquired computer-generated imagery specialist Taylor James in a move to become one of the world’s leading omni-channel marketing partners to global brands.

Royal Mail has expanded its overseas reach with the acquisition of North American parcels delivery firm Dicom Canada.

Talk Design & Print has acquired commercial printer Zest’s assets and goodwill.

Callprint’s Liverpool-based operation has been mothballed as the administrator manages the pre-pack sale of the bulk of the business to Hobs Group.

Signs Express rates itself the largest sign company in the UK and Ireland, with more centres than any other business in the industry.

Callprint’s trade and assets have been bought in a pre-pack by Hobs Group and are set to be rolled into its reprographics business.

Callprint Group's former managing director Steve Cheek has taken control of its Dubai business, and also has a fresh involvement in a UK trade printer.

The fulfilment division of delivery management group Whistl has revealed plans to expand its Rushden depot and created a new senior management position.

ID card specialist Digital ID has been acquired by US-based AlphaCard Systems in a seven-figure deal that will generate transatlantic advantages for both businesses.

Commercial printer Print Revolution has been acquired by Nottingham-headquartered creative agency Ginger Root.