Independent Manufacturer of Greetings Cards & Fine Art Printers, Offering a Comprehensive Range of Reprographic Services

South East England, UK
Business Services; Consumer, Food & Retail
Client Code: BN000027167
Turnover (Forecast): £1,634,000
EBITDA (Forecast): £215,000

Well-established manufacturer of greetings cards and fine art prints, offering a complete range of reprographic services, as well as a variety of specialist and value-added services, including foiling, flittering, embossing, and die-cutting. In addition, the company boasts in-house laser cutting machines, and is one of the only independent card manufacturers to offer laser cut cards as part of its internal manufacturing capabilities. Trading for more than 25 years, the company supplies select card publishers.

Key Aspects
  • Independent manufacturer of greeting cards with the flexibility to accommodate a diverse range of client requirements.
  • Well-established manufacturing capacity, with in-house laser cutting facilities and a complete range of reprographic services and technical capabilities.
  • Current capacity could see the company efficiently scale operations in order to accommodate more than double its current sales volume.
  • Highly knowledgeable workforce, with many years of design and manufacturing experience, including an in-house design facility.
  • Customer-centric ethos and tailored approach to all projects unrivalled by larger organisations.
  • Proudly certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) demonstrating the company’s commitment to responsible forestry worldwide.
  • Capable second-tier management structure in place, with limited reliance on the current shareholders.
  • Strong working relationships with suppliers ensure continuity of quality and supply.
Opportunities
  • Implement an innovative and targeted marketing strategy to help further brand awareness, generate new business leads, and boost sales, supported by a dedicated sales division.
  • Strengthen existing foothold in immediate region and expand presence in order to diversify client base and increase market share.
  • Continue to expand the company’s value-added offerings, such as lasering and cold foiling, in order to accommodate growing demand and boost sales.
  • Opportunity an acquirer to enter a niche market, worth £1.7bn, with an established reputation and client base.
  • Represents an opportunity for a complementary acquirer to enhance and diversify its existing offering, with a view to capitalising on significant cross-selling prospects across a combined client base.
  • Represents an opportunity for an acquirer with additional resources and a fresh impetus to facilitate the company’s business development plans and promote its continued growth.
  • Opportunity for an acquirer operating in a related industry (and with surplus warehousing capacity) to bring the company's manufacturing facilities and expertise in-house, which could underpin a rapid entry into the greetings card market. 
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