Business Management - M&A

How often in the print industry do we say no?

Appleton, Wisconsin-based JP Graphics has been acquired by BR Printers of San Jose, California. JP Graphics serves the commercial print market with an array of services like offset, digital, large-format printing, and packaging capabilities.

Peter Schaefer, a partner at New Direction Partners, discusses why more and more private equity (PE) firms are seeking to acquire printing and packaging companies, how it's impacting sales multiples, differences between PE and strategic buyers, and if an economic downturn would impact current and new PE entrants.

Archroma announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Textile Effects.

Success in the market now depends on delivering a value proposition to customers that is more meaningful than just owning a wide-format printing device.

Congratulations on the hard work you’ve put into building your business! But you’re not getting any younger, and you realize that at some point, the life of your business will ultimately have to surpass the life of you, its owner.

James, executive vice president, shares what qualities that make acquirable companies attractive, and why relationships are an essential aspect of success.

Taylor Corporation announced that it has joined forces with Acrylic Design Associates (ADA). As one of the largest graphic communications firms in North America, Taylor works with global brands to innovatively connect them with their customers throughout their entire journey.

GSG has announced its acquisition of the assets, business, operations, and employees of the Denver, CO location of Montroy Sign and Graphic Products.

The 12 months since Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems (Kongsberg PCS) acquired MultiCam,  the U.S. manufacturer and distributor of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) cutting machines and digital finishing processes, has been eventful.