Business Management - M&A

Novolex Agrees to Acquire Shields Bag and Printing Co.
December 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

Novolex, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group and an industry leader in packaging choice and sustainability, has announced it has agreed to acquire certain assets and business operations of Shields Bag and Printing Co., a leading manufacturer of custom engineered flexible packaging products located in Yakima, Wash.

Maxcess Announces Acquisition of Menges Roller Co.
October 31, 2017 at 4:10 pm

Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for web handling applications, has acquired Menges Roller Company, which has more than 50 years of experience in the roller business.

Siegwerk Acquires Van Son Liquids, Expanding its Water-Based Ink Business
October 16, 2017 at 11:17 am

Siegwerk has signed a contract to purchase Van Son Liquids B.V., a manufacturer of high-quality water-based flexo and gravure printing inks, located in Hilversum, Netherlands. The acquisition expands Siegwerk's product portfolio for paper and board applications.

EFI Acquires Escada Systems, Extending Offering for Corrugated Market
October 2, 2017 at 4:36 pm

EFI has acquired Escada Systems, a leading provider of corrugator control systems for the packaging market. The addition of Escada’s technology and expertise will enable EFI to expand the Productivity Suite’s value to sheet feeders and full corrugated box plants.

The Anatomies of Acquisition: A Primer
September 27, 2017 at 9:43 am

It’s an appeal for help that we’ve grown accustomed to hearing at New Direction Partners: “My sales are flat. We aren’t moving in the right direction as a business. I know I should be thinking about acquiring another company — but what kind of company, and how?”

Baldwin Acquires PC Industries to Expand Its Print Inspection Capabilities
September 18, 2017 at 3:42 pm

Baldwin Technology Company has acquired the assets of PC Industries, expanding its capabilities in print inspection. PC Industries is a leading manufacturer of state of-the-art vision inspection systems for the printing, converting, packaging, pharmaceutical and security printing industries.

ProAmpac Acquires Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando
August 21, 2017 at 4:47 pm

ProAmpac announced that is has acquired Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando from Holland’s Clondalkin Group. Specializing in converting, printing, diecutting and slitting packaging materials, Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando is an established market leader in lidding foils and films.

Lundberg Tech Expands U.S. Presence Via Joint Venture
August 14, 2017 at 12:36 pm

Lundberg Tech, a leading manufacturer of precision engineered trim and matrix systems for the printing, packaging, converting and associated industries, is expanding its presence in the North American market with its U.S. base now located in Newark, Delaware.