Business Management - M&A

C-P Flexible Packaging has acquired Genpak Flexible, a North American supplier of compostable packaging that offers a wide range of unique, patented flexible packaging solutions. The strategic investment complements C-P Flexible Packaging’s converting and printing capabilities.

Graphic Village’s acquisition of DMS ink is part of a trend of consolidators building a network of locations within a distinct region.

When the coronavirus pandemic upended the economy and the printing and packaging industries, business owners had to focus on the immediate needs of their companies and employees. But as we move toward economic recovery, there are certain steps companies can take to put themselves in a favorable position.

PRINTING United Alliance Board of Directors members Scott Crosby, of Transcontinental Holland & Crosby, and Paul Cousineau, of Dow Jones & Co., share their thoughts on the benefits of the recent merger between SGIA and PIA; convergence trends within the printing industry; and their expectations for a successful PRINTING United event in Atlanta this October.

As the industry converges and consolidates, so have many trade associations. This might be best exemplified by the recent merger of SGIA and PIA, which is reflective of the ongoing consolidation in the highly fragmented and diverse universe of companies that make up the industry.

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association and Printing Industries of America, which merged on May 1, 2020, today announce the new organization name as a combined company: PRINTING United Alliance. PRINTING United Alliance also announces its official board of directors as a merged entity.

New Direction Partners experts will present an update on current printing and packaging industry trends.

MBO Group is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Komori Corporation under the new company name MBO Postpress Solutions GmbH. The merger will allow Komori to provide solutions from start to finish and to extend its print solutions to a wider range of applications.

As of May 1, SGIA and PIA will officially unite in a merger of the two entities, which will bring resources and services together under one roof to best support future industry growth and longevity.

BOBST has acquired a majority participation of 51% in CITO-SYSTEM, a company that provides components for the converting and die-making industries with expertise in paper, cardboard, and corrugated board. The strategic investment is intended to drive innovation in tooling and in packaging production.