Business Management - M&A

PRINTING United Alliance, Brand Chain, and the Print Education & Research Foundation announced a their intent to merge.

Thank the steadfast strategy of financial buyers for keeping the pace of acquisitions brisk in 2023 and carrying the momentum to 2024.

Bacon & Graham has been sold to SupplyOne, a supplier of corrugated and other packaging products, equipment, and services.

Mondi has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber for $5 million.

AWT Labels & Packaging has grown through M&A activity and market diversity, earning it the title of a Fast-Track Firm.

Salem One acquired iTek Graphics, reflecting the company’s commitment to expanding its market presence in the Southeastern U.S.

Mark Michelson provides reflections on key trends and takeaways from the 2023 PI 300 list of the largest printers, as ranked by sales.

M&A activity fell about 20% from 2022 to 2023, largely due to higher interest rates and mismatched value perception from sellers.

One Rock Capital Partners acquired Constantia Flexibles, a producer of flexible packaging for pharmaceutical, food, and consumer goods.

Investors see stability, profitability, and growth in packaging, so it’s no wonder that commercial and package printing are converging.