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.
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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
The acquisition expands Coveris’ position in speciality CPP applications and grows its operation in this space with its current and only CPP extrusion facility in…
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…
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.
Bergman & Beving acquires majority stake in DataLase
4 November 2025
DataLase has announced that Swedish industrial group Bergman & Beving has acquired a 90% shareholding in the business.
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.
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.
Heidelberg takes over Polar Mohr postpress brand rights and global sales
23 July 2025
Heidelberg has signed an agreement to acquire the technology, intellectual property, brand rights, and other assets of its long-term partner, the Polar Group.
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…
Callas acquisition strengthens Durst’s software strategy
2 April 2025
Durst has looked to strengthen its software strategy, focusing on openness and connectivity, through the acquisition of Callas Software.