Cathedral Corp. : Leading by Good Example

On the Acquisition Trail

After years of organic growth—Cathedral averaged between 6 and 10 percent annual growth prior to 2011—the printer has engaged M&A specialist New Direction Partners to help identify possible acquisitions. Since the company competes on quality and customer service, Gaige feels it's only appropriate to target another concern with that same corporate culture. Customer retention is also important; Cathedral's top clients have been on board for 15-plus years. Geographically, the southeastern or southwestern part of the United States is a strong bet, but not a given.