Print buying

UK private equity fund Elaghmore has expanded its Hexcite Group of businesses after acquiring signage specialist Concept Group in a pre-pack deal.

Essentra has reported strong revenue and profit growth in its Filters and Components businesses for the first half of 2022.

MIS and workflow specialist eProductivity Software (ePS) has teamed up with four other industry suppliers for a personalised web-to-print promo at upcoming show The Print Show.

The flexible packaging sector is “very concerned” about the potential shortage of natural gas availability in Europe, according to industry association Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE).

Royal Mail Group workers have voted in a second ballot to enter into formal dispute with management over pay and conditions.

Consumption of self-adhesive labelstock decreased by 2% in Europe in the first half of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from label industry body FINAT.

The UK arm of global packaging company Tri-Wall has continued its expansion programme with the acquisition of Derbyshire packaging manufacturer The Corrugated Case Company (CCC).

ePac Flexible Packaging is planning a major worldwide expansion of its operations that will include a second site in the UK.

Three major new print and related tenders – some worth seven figures – are now open via the government’s Contracts Finder service.

Sales and profits have increased at Koehler Group “despite difficult conditions”.