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Maxcess Acquires ICD

Oak Brook, IL–Maxcess International, a global leader in innovative products and services for automated web handling applications, acquired International Cutting Die Inc. (ICD), manufacturer of precision cutting solid dies and supporting tools based in Melrose Park, IL. The move provides Maxcess with expanded manufacturing facilities and a highly skilled workforce in the wide web non-woven […]

XSYS Acquires MacDermid, Appoints New CEO

WILLSTAETT, Germany– XSYS, a global integrated solutions provider to the flexographic, letterpress and prepress printing markets, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MacDermid Graphic Solutions from Element Solutions Inc for an enterprise value of approximately $325 million. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of both companies and is subject to […]

Inovar Packaging Acquires The Kennedy Group

Dallas, TX–Inovar Packaging Group, LLC has acquired The Kennedy Group, LLC, a premier label and packaging converter with two facilities based in Willoughby, OH; and one in Levittown, PA. Both organizations are FTA printer members in good standing. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Inovar’s growth strategy, as this is its 10th. The company […]

AWT Acquires ALT, Adds RFID to Portfolio

MINNEAPOLIS, MN–AWT Labels & Packaging Inc, a multi-location FTA member and industry leading provider of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions for healthcare, consumer brands, and technology companies announced the acquisition of American Label Technologies (ALT) in mid July. ALT is a provider of innovative RFID and label solutions for healthcare, retail, warehousing, […]

Adheso-Graphics Joins Anderson & Vreeland Family

BRYAN, OH–Anderson & Vreeland Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of flexographic print technologies, equipment, and consumables, has announced the acquisition of Adheso-Graphics, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes designed for various applications including corrugated, wide web, narrow web, offset and letterpress printing. “We are excited to expand our core portfolio with the addition […]

RLG Buys Labelcraft, Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Packaging

FRANKLIN, TN–Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, flexible packaging, folding cartons, durable labels, and RFID/NFC technology, has acquired Labelcraft—adding two plants, Dallas, TX; and Toronto, Canada to its roster. Labelcraft is RLG’s 31st acquisition in recent years. RLG is multi-site FTA member. Since […]

AkeBoose Acquires EKS

CELLE, Germany— AkeBoose GmbH, an Agergaard Group company, absorbed activities of Einbecker Kennzeichnungssysteme GmbH  (EKS) on Feb 15, 2024. EKS is a manufacturer of flexographic printing units for printing on both web and sheet substrates. Originally founded more than 70 years ago for the development, manufacture and sale of marking and coding systems, EKS has […]

RLG Acquired Coast Label

FRANKLIN, TN –-Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG), a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions including pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging, durable labels, shrink sleeves and RFID/NFC technology, announced it has acquired Coast Label Company of Fountain Valley, CA. Coast Label represents the 30th acquisition for  FTA Member RLG. With a history dating back […]

BOBST Acquires Majority Share of Dücker Robotics

BOBST Ducker Robotics

Bobst Group SA has acquired 70 percent of the equity of Dücker Robotics SrL, Momo/Italy. Dücker Robotics is a world leader in the use of robots in both loading and palletizing in the corrugated board sector, while offering opportunities in the folding carton industry.

OMNI Systems Acquires ITW Labels

OMNI Systems is set to complete its acquisition of ITW Labels, a company with a 110-year history and operations in St. Charles, MO, Gardner, KS and Bogart, GA.