Distribution

Acquisitive delivery start-up Shift has snapped up Yodel in a rescue deal just days after rumours spread that it might be put into administration.

Macfarlane Group has acquired Leyland Packaging Company in a deal that could be worth up to £3.25m when complete after courting the business for more than a decade.

Atlantic Technical Services has become a reseller for Mutoh’s range of solvent and UV printers, allowing its entry-level clients a new upgrade pathway.

Engelmann & Buckham (E&B) has introduced US manufacturer Inc.jet’s new entry-level imc.lite thermal inkjet system to the UK market.

Hobs Group has expanded its reach in the UK 3D printing market after acquiring Canon UK’s 3D printer reseller business.

Sabur Digital will be the UK vendor for two new DGI Fabrijet dye-sub printers.

Macfarlane Group has posted a £12m rise in turnover, in its half-year results for 2018, and acquired two more packaging distribution companies.

Morgana Systems has taken on the UK master reseller/importer role for Uchida finishing kit as it looks to increase the Japanese manufacturer's UK presence and shorten delivery times.

Wide-format kit reseller Josero has added the new Agfa Anapurna H1650i LED printer to its kit portfolio.

Whistl Doordrop Media has launched Leafletdrop, a new self-service digital platform aimed at SMEs.

CMYUK has confirmed a deal to become the sole UK and Ireland distributor of EFI’s family of Vutek FabriVu dye-sublimation printers, marking its first venture into dye-sub technology.

Bagel Systems is set to release its Digifav B2 v18 laminator, a development on its Digifav series designed to be “more adaptable and intelligent” than previous models.