Ed Garavelli

MEMPHIS, TN—McFadden Communications has acquired the assets of StarrToof Printing Co. The company will continue to do business under the StarrToof name. StarrToof reportedly is the oldest and largest commercial printing company in the mid-south. The company offers sheetfed and web printing, conventional and digital photography, design and prepress services, as well as foil stamping, embossing and diecutting capabilities at their two Memphis plants. "The time was right to step up my involvement and investment in StarrToof," says Stillman McFadden, former president of StarrToof. McFadden will now serve as president and CEO of Starrtoof. The new management team includes Ronald Martin, the former majority owner and CEO

MEMPHIS—Wilson Graphics, a Kemmons Wilson Company, has acquired Pinnacle Press, a printer specializing in graphic consulting, electronic prepress services, printing, finishing, fulfillment and inventory management. The company will operate under the corporate name Pinnacle. Officials say the new company will be one of the most complete graphic communications companies in the mid-South region. "We are very pleased with this acquisition and believe the strengths of Pinnacle Press fit well into our strategic business plans. These businesses are very complementary and we feel the consolidation will create synergy in all areas," explains Tony Hunt, president and CEO of Pinnacle. "In addition, we are significantly increasing our press