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Loparex acquires Enterprise Coated Products

Selah Zighelboim — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:22:36 +0000

Loparex, a global release liner company, completed its acquisition of Enterprise Coated Products, uniting two businesses in the manufacturing sector. The deal is effective immediately.

This acquisition combines Loparex's scale and market presence with Enterprise's specialized manufacturing expertise and entrepreneurial agility. The union creates a more robust and versatile partner for customers, offering an expanded portfolio of products and services without disruption.

'Welcoming Enterprise to the Loparex family is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our value proposition and continue our journey back to industry-leading service,' said Rich Holder, CEO of Loparex. 'We have long admired Enterprise's commitment to quality, excellent customer service and unique operational strengths. Our goal is to preserve and nurture the very qualities that make Enterprise great while providing the resources to accelerate growth.'

The driving force behind this union is the synergy between Loparex's established market leadership and Enterprise's agility in small-batch, narrow web production.

This combination directly addresses evolving market demands for both scale and specialization. Loparex intends to maintain Enterprise's strong brand equity, operational model and go-to-market strategy, ensuring a seamless transition for customers and employees.

Customers of both Loparex and Enterprise can expect a seamless experience with no immediate changes to points of contact, order fulfillment or service terms. The long-term vision is to collaboratively develop integrated technologies that leverage the full spectrum of the combined company's strengths.

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MPS Printing announces management led buy-out

Will Drysdale — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:45:30 +0000

MPS Printing has announced that the company has completed a restart through a management-led buy-out and hopes to rebuild trust and long-term value for customers, employees and partners. Nick Tyrer and MPS Systems co-founder Bert van den Brink support the management buy-out.

The MPS management team has developed a plan to reposition the company as a healthy and sustainably operating business, with a focus on service, recurring revenues, and selective new equipment sales.

A strengthened focus on service, innovation, and responsible growth

The new direction of MPS Printing includes renewed investment in service, technical support, and customer care; strengthening the company’s presence with a more resilient business model; a more efficient and transparent organizational structure; and lifecycle development of the product portfolio.

The management expresses sincere appreciation to employees, customers, suppliers, and partners who continued to engage with MPS Printing despite the uncertainty of the past period.

Nick Tyrer said: ‘We recognize the hardship this has caused for some of our stakeholders. Your continued engagement and your willingness to look ahead with us are invaluable.

We are committed to earning back your trust through our actions in the months and years ahead.’

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AWA Alexander Watson Associates acquires AIPIA

Will Drysdale — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:11:10 +0000

Alexander Watson Associates (AWA), a global market intelligence and market insights firm specializing in the packaging, converting, materials, labeling, and specialty papers sectors, has announced the acquisition of AIPIA (the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association).

Founded in 2011, AIPIA is recognized globally as advocating the development and adoption of innovative connected and smart packaging. Through its extensive network, events, and industry collaborations, AIPIA has consistently driven forward the conversation about the intersection of packaging innovation.

By integrating AIPIA into its portfolio, AWA aims to harness synergies that will enhance its market intelligence and advisory capabilities and broaden the scope of services offered to clients. The acquisition will facilitate the convergence of AWA's market insights and analytical abilities with AIPIA's industry-leading expertise in active and intelligent packaging, and continue to grow and expand the AIPIA and AWA Global Congress.

Corey M Reardon, president and CEO of AWA Alexander Watson Associates, said: 'We are excited to welcome AIPIA into the AWA family.

'The active and intelligent packaging sector is at the forefront of technological advancement, and this acquisition reflects our commitment to providing our clients with unparalleled access to the latest information, trends and insights. With AIPIA's extensive network and know-how, we are set to lead the way in guiding the future as an information source to the packaging and labeling industry.'

The collaboration will strengthen both entities' capabilities in offering enhanced business intelligence, networking opportunities, and expert-driven events that address the needs of stakeholders across the value chain.

Eef de Ferrante, AIPIA managing director, said: 'Joining forces with AWA presents an exciting opportunity for AIPIA.

'Together, we are poised to elevate our impact in the active and intelligent packaging domain, delivering exceptional value as an information and networking hub.'

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AWA Alexander Watson Associates acquires AIPIA

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AWA expands its reach in the field of smart and intelligent packaging and labeling.

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Tipa acquires Sealpap

Selah Zighelboim — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:38:50 +0000

Tipa Compostable Packaging, a global compostable flexible packaging company, together with its European subsidiary Bio4Pack, has acquired Sealpap, a recyclable paper-based packaging company.

This acquisition marks a significant step in Tipa’s mission to transform the flexible packaging industry. By combining Tipa’s certified compostable technologies with Sealpap’s recyclable coated paper products, the partnership provides global brands with packaging technology that aligns with their product needs, while meeting environmental goals and new EU regulations.

'Our vision has always been to lead the industry toward truly circular packaging,' said Daphna Nissenbaum, co-founder and CEO of Tipa. 'Joining forces with Sealpap allows us to meet customer demand with a broader portfolio while continuing to set the pace on innovation and regulatory alignment.'

'By joining Tipa, Sealpap is taking a major step forward in enabling brands to choose truly sustainable paper-based packaging options, whether recyclable or compostable,' said Robert van der Laan, owner of Sealpap. 'Combining our expertise in coated paper technologies with Tipa’s proven leadership in compostability gives our customers a strategic edge, especially in light of the fast-approaching regulatory changes across Europe.'

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X-Rite acquires RGP assets

Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:45:04 +0000

X-Rite Incorporated has signed a definitive assets purchase agreement to acquire certain software and firmware assets of Rutherford Graphic Products, a US-based provider of closed-loop press automation for packaging converters.

For years, RGP has partnered with X-Rite to deliver scanning automation technology that enables converters to upgrade their printing presses with cost-effective capabilities, reducing paper waste, automating color control and minimizing press downtime. The acquisition formalizes the partnership and positions X-Rite to deliver a fully integrated press automation offering.

As eCommerce and brand expectations drive shorter, more frequent production runs, converters face increasing pressure to reduce time-to-market and maximize press uptime, the company said. Integrating RGP's closed-loop technology with X-Rite's scanning equipment provides converters with faster job turnover through automated color control and reduced manual intervention, lower operational costs by extending the life of existing presses and reducing waste, and streamlined workflows supported by a unified team and seamless technology integration.

'By bringing the Rutherford products into the X-Rite family, we're delivering a smarter, more connected press automation offering that directly addresses the evolving needs of packaging converters,' said Jeff McKee, president of X-Rite. 'This acquisition allows us to serve our customers with greater efficiency, reliability and innovation, helping them stay competitive in a fast-changing market.'

'We're excited to officially join X-Rite and continue building on the strong foundation we've created together,' commented Jay Rutherford, owner of Rutherford Graphic Products. 'Our shared commitment to innovation and customer success will drive the next generation of press automation.’

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Multi-Color Corporation launches MCC Benelux

Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:06:42 +0000

Multi-Color Corporation has launched MCC Benelux, a new regional identity that represents the next chapter for the company formerly known as Grapelabels HQ, bringing the strength of MCC's global capabilities together with the deep regional expertise that Grapelabels HQ has built over decades.

With this transition, MCC Benelux inherits the strong foundation established by Grapelabels HQ, renowned in the Benelux and European markets for high-quality, innovative labeling. Under its new name, the company will continue serving its valued partners with the same dedication to craftsmanship, service and creativity, now strengthened by MCC's global network, resources and sustainable innovations.

Backed by MCC's global reach, MCC Benelux will deliver premium label offerings tailored to the automotive, beverage, food and dairy, healthcare, personal care and wine and spirits sectors. Clients across the Benelux region will benefit from both local expertise and global innovation.

From pressure-sensitive and in-mold labels to shrink sleeves and heat transfer systems, MCC's diverse offerings are now fully available to regional customers. MCC Benelux builds on Grapelabels HQ's established reputation in wine and spirits while expanding across key growth sectors such as food and dairy, healthcare and personal care.

'The launch of MCC Benelux is both a continuation and a transformation of the journey we began with Grapelabels HQ. We're proud of the legacy we've built, rooted in craftsmanship, creativity and close customer relationships, and excited to see it evolve with the strength and scale of MCC behind us. This new chapter allows us to bring even greater innovation and value to our partners across the region,' Yves Smit, founder of Grapelabels HQ, commented.

With dedicated local leadership, MCC Benelux will maintain the personalized service and responsiveness that Grapelabels HQ was known for while leveraging MCC's international expertise to support growth, efficiency and innovation.

'As part of MCC's strategic focus on accelerating growth in markets and segments where our presence is currently underpenetrated, this expansion marks a significant step forward. This move directly supports our ambition to strengthen MCC's leadership in the labels industry, positioning us as the number one player in a key European region,' Fred Noel, president of EMEA, noted.

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Bergman & Beving acquires 90 percent stake in DataLase

Piotr Wnuk — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:26:22 +0000

DataLase, one of the global leaders in photonic printing, has been acquired by Bergman & Beving AB, which has taken a 90 percent shareholding in the business while CEO Clare Lewis retains 10 percent and continues in her role.

Based in Widnes, Cheshire, DataLase provides patented, inkless (at point of packing) and customized printing for product and packaging applications worldwide. The company's photonic printing technology enables high-quality, high-speed and sustainable printing directly onto a wide range of materials without the need for traditional inks, resulting in a cleaner, more efficient and environmentally friendly process that meets the growing market demand for sustainable printing and packaging.

Bergman & Beving, founded in 1906, is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The group comprises around 40 companies, represented in more than 25 countries, employing approximately 1,400 people worldwide. Its business model focuses on long-term ownership and supporting autonomous, entrepreneurial companies with strong growth potential.

As part of the acquisition, DataLase will join Bergman & Beving's Safety Technology division, becoming part of a group that has been acquiring and developing leading niche industrial companies for over a century.

'We are delighted to become part of the Bergman & Beving Group. Their long-term approach, proven ability to develop specialist technical companies and commitment to sustainability align perfectly with our own values and ambitions. This partnership will allow us to accelerate our global growth, continue advancing our photonic printing technology and deliver even greater value to our customers,' Clare Lewis, CEO of DataLase, commented.

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CastlePierce acquires Quality Assured Label

Will Drysdale — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:41:16 +0000

CastlePierce, a 137-year-old leader in retail printing and packaging, has announced the acquisition of Quality Assured Label (QAL), a supplier of high-quality packaging.

This acquisition strengthens CastlePierce’s position in the packaging marketplace by expanding capabilities, product offerings, and service excellence for its customers.

For more than a century, CastlePierce has built a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship, and trust in the packaging industry.

With the addition of QAL, CastlePierce gains enhanced expertise in labels and specialty packaging—while customers of both companies benefit from expanded packaging mediums, extended content labels (ECL), blister card packaging, and the strength of a well-established, legacy family business.

Tom Castle, CEO of CastlePierce, said: ‘Our customers are always at the heart of our business decisions. By welcoming QAL into the CastlePierce family, we’re combining two strong organizations that share the same commitment to quality, service, and innovation. Together, we can respond faster, deliver more creative products, and provide unmatched value to our customers.’

Dan Ruedinger, QAL general manager, added: ‘Both CastlePierce and QAL serve many of the same industries. This partnership creates powerful synergies. Customers in food, beverage, health, personal care, and household goods markets will now have access to a more comprehensive suite of packaging.’

As part of the acquisition, QAL remains in Minnesota and will operate as a division of CastlePierce, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of service for its loyal customer base.

Customers will now have access to a full spectrum of packaging products, including: expanded packaging mediums; extended content labels, blister card packaging, instant redeemable coupons, flexible film pouches and roll stock paperboard and APET plastic folding cartons, paperboard rigid set-up boxes, polyPro buckets and tubs, labels and specialty print.

The acquisition underscores CastlePierce’s continued investment in the future of packaging and its customers’ success. With expanded facilities, increased capacity, and integrated expertise, the company is uniquely positioned to help brands grow.

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Wise acquires Apex Color assets

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:07:29 +0000

Wise has acquired the business forms assets of Apex Color effective October 13, 2025, while Lewis Color has purchased the commercial printing assets, splitting the Georgia-based company's operations between two buyers.

The acquisition complements Wise's existing business in forms, labels and digital printing, adding Apex Color's customer base to its portfolio.

'We are incredibly pleased to add Apex Color's business forms customers to the Wise family,' stated Bill Prettyman, CEO and president of Wise. 'We look forward to serving and taking care of Apex Color's customers. Wise will enhance the product and service offering to Apex Color customers with additional capabilities.'

Beyond business forms, Apex Color customers will gain access to Wise's expanded portfolio, including prime and industrial labels across both medium-run and short-run applications. The addition enables customers to streamline their print procurement while accessing a broader range of high-quality, durable and compliant labeling offerings.

Lewis Color, based in Statesboro, Georgia, has acquired Apex Color's commercial printing assets in a separate transaction. The Alpharetta, Georgia-based acquirer serves customers across business forms, labels and digital printing markets.

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Alpharetta-based printer expands forms portfolio with Georgia acquisition.

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Excelitas to acquire Luxium Solutions in seventh deal since 2017

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:59:39 +0000

Excelitas has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Luxium Solutions, one of the industry leaders in high-performance materials, substrates, components and assemblies headquartered in Hiram, Ohio.

The acquisition represents the seventh completed transaction by Excelitas since 2017, following the Noblelight acquisition in January 2024. The deal would expand the advanced technology provider's offerings across life sciences, advanced industrial, next-generation semiconductor and avionics sectors while enhancing its technical leadership through the addition of a robust patent portfolio and deep engineering expertise.

'Luxium brings a highly differentiated asset of scale with a strong reputation for technical excellence and customer trust to Excelitas,' stated Ron Keating, CEO of Excelitas. 'Luxium aligns with our strategy to increase our presence in targeted high-growth end markets, while also enhancing our capabilities in advanced optical technologies.'

Upon closing, Luxium will join Excelitas' advanced industrial segment. The Ohio-based company has undergone systematic transformation under SK Capital and Edgewater Capital, acquiring PLX and Inrad Optics, expanding its footprint in India and streamlining operations.

'During this period, we acquired PLX and Inrad Optics, expanded our footprint in India and streamlined our operations,' Michael Cahill, CEO of Luxium, explained. 'In parallel, we have invested in manufacturing improvements with the mission of better servicing our customers. We are excited to join the Excelitas platform, which is well-aligned with our markets, customers, engineering development processes and global business infrastructure.'

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