The Label Makers acquires First Choice Labels
5 December 2025
The Label Makers has acquired Redcar-based First Choice Labels in a move that brings together two companies operating in the self-adhesive label sector.
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TIPA expands sustainable packaging portfolio through acquisition
14 November 2025
Compostable flexible packaging provider TIPA and its European subsidiary Bio4Pack have acquired recyclable paper-based packaging solution provider SealPap.
Zeus acquires UK paper packaging firm Simpac
24 September 2025
Zeus has acquired UK paper sack and packaging manufacturer Simpac, in a move that expands Zeus’s presence in sustainable packaging and broadens its manufacturing capabilities…
Hybrid Software acquires Conics
18 September 2025
Hybrid Software has acquired Conics, a Belgium-based software development and consultancy firm that provides integration and project management services for the printing and packaging industry.
Brandz developer acquired by Hybrid
11 September 2025
Acquisition follows a two year partnership between Hybrid and the developer of Artflow, bringing it into the Hybrid organisation.
Duplo acquires Bar Graphic Machinery to enter labels market
1 August 2025
Print finishing equipment provider Duplo has acquired Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM), a UK-based manufacturer of finishing equipment for the labels and packaging industry.
Zeus strengthens European position with acquisitions
3 June 2025
Zeus Group has acquired UK-based Empire Tapes and Spanish packaging firm Rio Tinto Plásticos, in a move to strengthen its position across the European packaging…
Antalis strengthens UK packaging position with acquisition
8 April 2025
Antalis has acquired The Packaging Company (Midlands), in a move which reinforces Antalis’ commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing service capabilities within the UK…
Mondi finalises Schumacher acquisition
1 April 2025
Mondi has acquired the Western Europe assets of Schumacher Packaging, expanding its product range, capacity and innovation to customers demanding high-performance, sustainable packaging.
XSYS completes MacDermid acquisition
3 March 2025
XSYS has completed the acquisition of the MacDermid Graphics Solutions (MGS) business from Element Solutions.
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…