Business Management - M&A

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.

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 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 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, 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.

At New Direction Partners, we often advise selling owners of printing businesses to be prepared to stay on in one role or another after the transaction closes. Because keeping a hand in the business at the new owner’s request is a given in so many deals, it’s helpful to have some idea of what the responsibility is going to entail.

UPM Raflatac has completed its acquisition of Irving, Texas-based Southwest Label Stock. The acquisition expands UPM Raflatac's reach in Texas and the Southwest United States, offering a wider range of products with fast turnaround.

Sonoco has announced it has completed the acquisition of Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., a family-held developer and manufacturer of flexible and forming plastic packaging films, for approximately $170 million in cash.

As part of Elkem's growth strategy it is assuming responsibility for Bluestar Xinghuo Silicones and Yongdeng Silicon Materials and integrating them into the Elkem group. The two plants have previously been owned directly by China National Bluestar.

Multi-Color Corp. announced that it has come to an agreement to acquire the Labels Division of Constantia Flexibles for approximately $1.3 billion. The deal will integrate Constantia Labels' food and beverage business with Multi-Color's expansive vertical market label business while widening its global reach.