Business Management - M&A

Davis-Standard Acquires Gloucester Engineering
September 8, 2015 at 10:50 am

Davis-Standard has announced its acquisition of blown film leader Gloucester Engineering of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The purchase of Gloucester Engineering strengthens Davis-Standard’s blown film offering by adding experienced design and process engineering capabilities, a large installed base and greater aftermarket capabilities worldwide.

Too Much of a Good Thing
September 1, 2015 at 9:10 am

There are two ways to build a printing company’s top line: by increasing share of market, and by increasing share of customer. Successful companies are good at doing both.

Microscan Acquires Label Vision Systems
September 1, 2015 at 8:44 am

Label Vision Systems, a provider of label inspection, print inspection, and barcode verification products, solutions, and services, has been acquired by Microscan Systems.

You’re the Star—But You Need a Stand-In
August 18, 2015 at 1:08 pm

As the owner of a printing or a packaging business, you probably think of yourself as a pretty effective negotiator—and you probably are correct. Skill in negotiating is, after all, a hallmark of the leader of any successful business.