Industry M&A Activity : Deals Are in Full Bloom

The traditional web and sheetfed printers remain under pressure, a reality reflected in many of the mergers and bankruptcies that are taking place, notes Bob Cronin, managing partner of The Open Approach, which also provides M&A consultation to the industry. By the same token, he feels there are substantial opportunities for firms that offer, for example, an effective variable component, a complementary marketing services function or an innovative IT-based advantage. Labels and packaging also carry significant interest, according to Cronin.