XSYS completes MacDermid acquisition
3 March 2025
XSYS has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) business from Element Solutions.
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Fedrigoni invests in plastic-free barrier coating for fibre-based packaging
28 February 2025
Fedrigoni is targeting sustainable packaging through the acquisition of a minority stake in Papkot, a start-up company that develops large-scale coating technology that its claimed…
Cerm acquires fellow MIS company Omikai
19 February 2025
Swedish cloud-based MIS company Omikai Systems has been acquired by Cerm, in a move that Jan Heyse, CEO of Cerm, believes will strengthen its cloud…
International Paper completes acquisition of DS Smith
4 February 2025
International Paper (IP) has completed the acquisition of packaging solutions manufacturer DS Smith. The combination of companies is expected to achieve synergies of minimum $514…
Coveris acquires first label business outside UK
14 January 2025
Czech Republic manufacturer of self-adhesive labels S&K Label has been acquired by Coveris Group, becoming Coveris Brno. The acquisition marks Coveris’ third acquisition in Central…
Esko to sell AVT print inspection business to Porat Itay
2 January 2025
Esko is set to sell its print inspection business Advanced Vision Technology (AVT) to Israeli private company Porat Itay Holdings, with an anticipated closing of…
Carton Pack strengthens in flexible packaging with Clifton acquisition
26 November 2024
Carton Pack has acquired Clifton Packaging, strengthening Carton Pack’s footprint in flexible packaging, expanding into the snacks and protein end-markets whilst also increasing its presence…
X-Rite acquires Colorware to broaden colour management options
20 November 2024
X-Rite has acquired Colorware extending X-Rite’s ability to provide real-time colour management for converters, printers, and packaging specialists.
INX acquires to create new coatings and adhesives business
5 November 2024
Ink and coatings supplier, INX Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata Inx, has acquired North American coatings, adhesives and polymers manufacturer, Coatings & Adhesives…
Mondi to expand corrugated footprint with acquisition
15 October 2024
Packaging and paper producer Mondi is to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging for a value…
eProductivity Software make MIS moves
2 September 2024
Business and production software technology specialist, eProductivity Software (ePS), has acquired US-based Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS).