Consolidation--The Ties That Bind?

Norton and Hyde see three valued reasons for joining a consolidator: 1) An exit for print shop owners ready to retire; 2) An avenue to grow as a printer, acquire some of the net worth and not assume the financial risk of investing in new equipment or technology; and 3) Become a one-stop shop, backed by the network of sister companies. Companies can broaden service offerings for graphics work, web printing, fulfillment, inventory management, to name a few, with the help of more resources.