Acquisitions

Arc advances acquisition ambitions following contract wins

Arc-UK Technologies has revealed it is looking to snap up printing businesses around the UK, as the commercial printer looks to strengthen its geographical reach across the country.

Alan Bunter: I want a lasting future for Wells

Remous Group acquires Wincanton Digital Print in pre-pack

Remous Group has bought Wincanton Digital Print out of administration in a pre-pack deal, just over a month after it acquired Wells Printing in a similar deal.

Springboard is based in the St. John's Innovation Centre in Cambridge. Image: Google Maps

Sanner Group acquires Springboard

Global healthcare packaging manufacturer Sanner Group has acquired Cambridge-based Springboard, which specialises in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.

King: "This enables us to simplify our portfolio"

Mondi completes $5m Canadian acquisition

Packaging and paper manufacturer Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for a total consideration of $5m USD (£3.98m).

(L-R) Glenhaze's Gary McCulloch with McLaren's Michael McLaren and Donald McLaren

McLaren Packaging acquires Glenhaze

McLaren Packaging has revealed its acquisition of fellow Scottish business, protective packaging specialist Glenhaze.

(L-R) CartonCare Group MD Joanna Calixto, VGP general counsel Steven De Jonghe, CEO Frank Ohle and CFO Danny Goris, and MSO Cleland FD Glenda Gilpin. Image: VGP

Van Genechten strengthens UK presence with CartonCare group deal

Independent European packaging specialist Van Genechten Packaging (VGP) has acquired 100% of its UK joint venture with printing and packaging specialist CartonCare Group.

Deal "promises mutual enhancements for both entities"

Aurora acquires Blue Sky Digital

Aurora Managed Services has acquired Blue Sky Digital in a strategic move.

The Moss and MacroArt senior teams completed the deal yesterday

MacroArt acquired by US brand experience company Moss

Wide-format printer and display specialist MacroArt has been acquired by Moss Inc, a US producer of premium graphics, complex structures, and custom installations for brand experiences.

Page: "This is a great fit for DCS and is part of our growth strategy"

DCS London acquires Scanplus

DCS London has acquired commercial printer Scanplus to support its growth.

Jacobs has a history of scaling smaller businesses through acquisition

Footprint steps up acquisition strategy with rebrand

Southampton-based commercial printer Footprint South has rebranded as Footprint, and folded in its sister company FPS Digital in preparation for an aggressive expansion strategy.