GAA Represents Marketing Solutions in Transaction with Hitchcock Printing

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 Marketing Solutions, located in West Hartford, CT, in its transaction with Hitchcock Printing and Distribution Services, a commercial printing company located in New Britain, CT.

“The transaction reflects ongoing regional consolidation among commercial printers and highlights the importance of cultural alignment, workforce continuity, and strategic succession planning in today’s market,” said Mark Hahn, Senior Managing Director of Graphic Arts Advisors.

Marketing Solutions brought a distinctive combination of union operations and long-standing regional customer relationships, attributes that aligned closely with Hitchcock Printing’s long-term strategic objectives. Hitchcock Printing is also a unionized operation and recognized the strong cultural and operational fit.

“Over the 35 years since I launched the business, we have been focused on a corporate culture that embraces ‘Yes We Can,’ ” said Heidi Buckley, Owner, Marketing Solutions Unlimited. “The decision to retire meant selling the business to someone who would carry this forward for our customers and employees. Mitch and the Graphic Arts Advisors team helped us identify the right long-term fit and guided the process from start to finish.”

Graphic Arts Advisors managed all aspects of the process, including evaluating the marketplace, conducting targeted outreach to potential buyers, advising on negotiations, managing due diligence, and closing. The advisory team was led by Mitch Evans, Managing Director at Graphic Arts Advisors. “This was a highly strategic combination between two companies with complementary capabilities, similar customer profiles, and shared operational values,” commented Evans. “The opportunity for a sale followed by an operational merger became immediately apparent. Both seller and buyer saw that bringing these organizations together would accomplish their respective goals while preserving continuity for customers and employees.”

Anthony Bracco, President at Hitchcock Printing, saw this purchase as an opportunity to continue building the business for the next generation. “For over 100 years, we have been servicing the print and distribution needs of customers, evolving and growing with purpose. The addition of Marketing Solutions makes sense as we look ahead strategically, and it is a solid fit for our company culture and future growth strategy. Mitch and the GAA team were engaged throughout the process, bringing us to a positive outcome.”

Source: Graphics Arts Advisors