The graphic arts industry is entering a new phase of consolidation. Succession challenges, the need for greater scale, investments in technology and changing customer needs are accelerating M&A activity across the print, sign, display and packaging sectors.
Christian Duyckaerts, Managing Partner at Matchmaker4Print, takes a closer look at the key trends. Who are the buyers? Which companies make attractive acquisition targets? How are valuations evolving? And how can graphic arts companies position themselves today to create value tomorrow?
Brecht Demedts (CENTEXBEL)
Wouter Tack (SEENONS)
Stefaan Cardoen
IT & Process manager Hecht
Els Vansteenkiste
Fespa project support
Wim Vandendriessche
General manager swissQprint Benelux