Business Management - M&A

Peter Schaefer, partner at New Direction Partners, discusses current realities for mergers and acquisitions activities in the wide-format printing segment, and presents key strategies companies should take in advance of selling.

As job shops grow, they tend to hit a ceiling of how much work can be performed with the staff and resources they currently have. Processes will need to be adjusted to think more broadly.

Thomas Printworks announced that it has acquired Triangle Reprographics, a full-service reprographics company in Orlando, Florida.

Nickelytics announces its recent acquisition of Signs Printing Solutions, a prominent independent print shop based in Miami, Florida.

Fedrigoni announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in POLI-TAPE Group, internationally recognized for the production of high-quality materials for graphic applications, including textile, signage, and digital printing. 

These five areas of focus are often overlooked when acquiring a new firm. If overcome, the chance for successful integration is great.

“We are excited to collaborate with CRĒO’s remarkable team,” said Gary Keefer, CEO of Orbus Visual Communications. “Their outstanding capabilities in technical design, metal fabrication, woodworking, lighting, and more are best in class. Further, CRĒO’s custom interior and exterior solutions complement and supplement Orbus’ existing custom offerings.”

Discover the transformative partnership between PRINTING United Alliance and ASI that empowers wide-format print providers to expand into the $26.1 billion promotional products market. This strategic alliance offers unparalleled market expansion opportunities, access to cutting-edge resources, educational benefits, and strategic positioning for sustained business growth. Learn how this collaboration can revolutionize your print and promotional product offerings.

In the move, Alliance members will have greater access to ASI, the leader in the promo industry; and ASI will acquire the Alliance’s Power Meetings events and Print & Promo Marketing media brand

Sign-Zone, the parent company to industry supplier Showdown Displays, announces it has acquired AAA Innovations, an industry leader in umbrellas, coolers, and outdoor recreational products based in Orangeburg, New York.