Cox Printers Sold to PDC Graphics
Graphic Arts Advisors, a leading M&A advisory and consulting firm serving the printing, packaging, mailing, and graphic communications industries, served as exclusive M&A advisor to Cox Printers, Linden, New Jersey, in the sale of the business to PDC Graphics, Southampton, Pennsylvania. Mitch Evans, Managing Director, led the engagement, along with Mark Hahn, Senior Managing Director.
Founded in 1907, Cox Printers has built a reputation for craftsmanship, reliability, and personal service. Mike Kaufman, owner and President, acquired the company in 1984 and expanded its capabilities beyond high-end commercial printing to include online ordering, specialty finishing and engraving, warehouse and distribution services, and trade show management. Over decades of evolution, Cox Printers maintained a loyal customer base by consistently delivering quality rack cards, booklets, marketing materials, and complex print solutions.
Graphic Arts Advisors managed all aspects of the sale process, including market outreach, strategic positioning, negotiations, and closing. “Mike is a longtime business colleague and peer from my past business role,” said Mitch Evans. “It was gratifying to complete this sale for him and his family. Graphic Arts Advisors was able to identify a strong strategic buyer in Jim Rosenthal of PDC Graphics, creating a successful path forward for Cox Printers’ clients and employees.”
“Cox Printers has earned a remarkable reputation for quality and customer care,” said Jim Rosenthal, President of PDC Graphics. “Our goal is not to change that legacy — it’s to amplify it. By integrating Cox’s trusted team with PDC’s advanced production capabilities and comprehensive print-marketing solutions, we’re ensuring Cox’s customers receive the very best in service, continuity, and expanded capabilities. Mitch and Mark played an essential role in facilitating a smooth, timely transaction. We value the professionalism they brought to the process, and look forward to continued growth through additional smart, strategic acquisitions.”
“Cox Printers’ sale reflects a broader trend we are seeing across the industry,” added Mark Hahn, Senior Managing Director at Graphic Arts Advisors. “Well-run, reputation-driven commercial printing companies continue to attract buyers seeking scale, capability expansion, and deep customer relationships. As the market consolidates, strategic acquirers like PDC Graphics are seeking firms with strong client loyalty and a history of dependable service — qualities Cox has exemplified for more than a century. This transaction underscores how legacy companies can secure an enduring future by joining forces with growth-oriented operators.”
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