The Standard Group Acquires Donald Blyler Offset
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—June 7, 2011—The Standard Group, headquartered in Reading, PA, has announced the acquisition of Donald Blyler Offset (DBO) of Lebanon, PA. Both companies have deep roots in the printing industry, while also demonstrating success at growing, changing, and expanding to meet the full-service and value-added needs of today’s customers.
John Hyde, NAPL senior vice president, who along with the NAPL M&A Consulting Practice facilitated the acquisition said, “This transaction speaks volumes about the consolidation trend in the printing industry.”
Scott Vaughn, CEO of the $25 million Standard Group, said, “Our mission is to simplify the art of communication for our customers, clients and partners, and Donald Blyler Offset fits squarely into achieving that mission.”
Added Vaughn, “We’ve admired the company, the way it treats its customers and employees, and the high quality of products it produces for a long time. The addition of DBO to the Standard Group is a great fit.”
Donald Blyler, owner of DBO, echoed Vaughn’s comments, “Over the years, I have turned down many opportunities for a sale or merger with very good printing companies because they were not the right partner for us. However that all changed when I toured The Standard Group, met their key people and had the chance to learn about the future direction of the company.