Asteria Group grows with Abbey Labels addition
2 November 2026
Suffolk-based labels manufacturer, Abbey Labels, has joined the Asteria Group, the international group, with over 40 print plants across Europe.
Acquisition
Durst steps in to acquire MPS Printing
16 September 2026
Announced at LOUPE Americas 2026 in Chicago, the acquisition represents a “strategic step” in Durst’s long-term commitment to the labels and flexible packaging market, the…
Asteria strengthens presence in Dutch label market
28 August 2026
Asteria Group has announced the addition of GT Etiketten & Labels, a label manufacturer based in Schoonebeek, the Netherlands, to its group of companies.
Nazdar completes deal for Fujifilm ink business
26 June 2026
The acquisition adds Fujifilm's screen and flexo ink product lines to Nazdar's portfolio and expands the company's presence in the screen and narrow web printing…
Asteria acquires Mercian Labels
22 June 2026
The move expands Asteria’s presence in the UK label market and strengthens its position in the European labels and packaging sector.
Polyart strengthens presence in premium label market
17 June 2026
Polyart Group has acquired Glatfelter Caerphilly from Magnera Corporation in a move that expands its presence in the premium label market. The business will operate…
Coveris increases CPP capabilities with acquisition
16 June 2026
Packaging manufacturer Coveris has acquired the business and assets of GEFO Folienbetrie, a German producer of cast polypropylene (CPP).
VPK acquires Fencor Packaging Group
8 June 2026
VPK Group has acquired Fencor Packaging Group, the owner of Manor Packaging, after initially acquiring a minority stake in the business in 2024.
CCL completes acquisition of Sleever
2 June 2026
Following the transaction, the acquired label and film businesses will be renamed CCL Label and Innovia Films, respectively.
BPIF completes sale of training division
29 May 2026
The business has been acquired by Fiona Hudson-Kelly, an entrepreneur and specialist in apprenticeships, workforce development and business growth.
Saica expands with Thimm acquisition
13 May 2026
The transaction follows a strategic review by Thimm after a period of business consolidation, according to Mathias Schliep, chairman of the board of directors at…
Foilco acquired by Washin
14 April 2026
The acquisition is expected to expand Foilco’s product offering, providing access to Washin’s portfolio of more than 3000 colours and over 300 grade formulations.
CCL announces agreement to buy Sleever
13 March 2026
CCL Industries has signed a binding option agreement to acquire Sleever - a company with 11 manufacturing facilities in Canada, France, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Poland,…
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.
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.