Industry Consolidation -- A Quiet Buyer's Market

DeWese contends that virtually all of the deals were completed prior to August 31—before the economy went the way of the Titanic. Supply is far outpacing demand at this juncture, he says. It’s a familiar tale: Aging print shop owner needs a succession plan...children have no interest in continuing family legacy...shop may or may not need an infusion of new equipment because owner can’t or won’t invest at this point.