Mark Hahn

Transformation in the industry has become a continuous process. Companies are not only entering new markets, but learning when to exit.

As a new consolidation cycle sets in, it will become clear who is building stability and who is laying the groundwork for unraveling.

After years of M&A frenzy, the corrugated packaging industry is seeing softening demand. This may signal the sector is realigning.

Two new PE-backed platforms in the packaging segments underscores the appeal of packaging as a growth play for financial sponsors.

Each August, we analyze the past year’s deals to understand trends, buyers’ strategies, and future transactional activity.

The industry landscape proves software-driven ventures are seeing rewards while hardware-centric ventures face tighter constraints.

More printers eye the folding carton market as M&A activity in the commercial printing segment surges.

Direct mail remains a powerful channel. But as the industry grapples with increasing challenges, a downward trend is inexorable.

There was a time when many printing companies thought of themselves as transactional manufacturers. That time has passed.

A look at the mergers and acquisitions in the printing, packaging, paper & related industries that happened in February 2025.