Partnership enhances premier one-stop solution for folding and gluing machines in the global corrugated and folding carton industry

The leading German manufacturer of security papers, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, has acquired PORTALS PAPERS, a renowned British producer of high-security papers and a market leader in passport papers and identity documents. This strategic acquisition unites the expertise of two specialized industry leaders, offering the market an unparalleled range of knowledge and capabilities.

Coveris announces the full integration of S&K LABEL spol. s r.o., Czech Republic, (S&K LABEL) into the Coveris Group.
The acquisition in the Czech Republic marks Coveris' third acquisition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its first label business acquisition outside the UK. This milestone reflects a significant step in Coveris’ strategy to expand in the CEE region.

KCooper Brands, Inc., a global leader in supply chain development and customer-centric business solutions, announced today the acquisition of Torch Packaging, LLC's customer and vendor portfolio.

Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announced Perstorp Holding AB has acquired 100 percent of the shares of OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. from OQ Chemicals GmbH.

Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors.

Growth strategy: medium-term sales potential of more than € 300 million
Growth drivers in the core business: packaging, digital printing Software and lifecycle business
Industrial business: focus on further expansion
175 years: the company has been shaping the printing industry for decades with technological innovations, quality and reliability
Numerous anniversary activities throughout the year

WoodWing Group (“WoodWing”), a global Enterprise Information Management leader, has acquired its multi-decade strategic partner Qonqord. By joining forces with Qonqord, WoodWing immediately expands its portfolio of solutions and gains direct local presence across EMEA, including in the UK, the Benelux, France and Iberia.

Spandex, a global leader in innovative solutions for the sign, graphics, and display industries, is today announcing the acquisition of UK distributor, Lakeside Group.
With over 15 years on the market, Clevedon-based Lakeside Group has built a stellar reputation for exceptional service to a diverse client base, including local authorities and commercial clients, and has developed in-house testing and converting capabilities.

Mehler Texnologies, a leading specialist in coated technical textiles is well known for the high quality of its products. The company needs to adapt to market changes and therefore plans to close down the Fulda plant.
For several years, Mehler Texnologies has been faced by a persistently sluggish market environment.

Acquisition will advance company's cell culture portfolio with internationally recognized pioneer in organoid development
Reinforces company’s commitment to differentiated solutions that enable faster and more effective drug development
HUB’s organoid offering complements company’s cell culture portfolio of media, reagents, and benchtop instrumentation
Organoids provide drug response data earlier in the development process while helping to maintain project scale

Palm leaf specialist LEEF from Berlin/Potsdam, a leading provider of eco-friendly tableware and takeaway packaging made from palm leaves, has acquired the sustainable packaging startup Wisefood.
Wisefood gained widespread recognition in 2018 through its appearance on “Die Höhle der Löwen” – the German reality TV show known to English speaking audiences as Dragons’ Den or Shark Tank – where the company introduced its edible drinking straws.