Business Management - M&A

NPARALLEL announces the acquisition of Atomic Props and Effects LTD, an industry pioneer known for its innovative prop and structure fabrication infused with emotionally intelligent technology.

This week on Wide-Format Weekly, print industry veteran Mark Michelson announces retirement, and passes the baton to Ashley Roberts; we explore the M&A outlook for wide-format companies; Forge Graphic Works in Portland, Oregon became the 1,000th customer to install Durst Group's workflow software; and we're just a few weeks out from PRINTING United Expo, register today if you haven't already!

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.”

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