Advantage Inc. : Amid Turmoil, a Rising Star

"An acquisition is like a marriage," Duchene relates. "You have to go in with both eyes open, knowing there's going to be both good times and bad. Tom has made some very good choices."

As for future deals, Ling is receptive to the idea of adding new capabilities, as well as fortifying newer endeavors such as wide-format (including billboard printing and bus wraps) and package printing. But, there are no revenue targets; Ling's primary objective is for Advantage to constantly reinvent itself.