Indigo printer and offset printer find each other

Consolidation is taking place in the printing industry and businesses are being forced to specialize. The customer demands, that the entire pallet of possibilities is offered. Niche businesses buy part of their deliverables from third parties, creating a degree of dependence. Margins are under pressure. The step to unlock new revenue models on their own is capital intensive. This at a financially uncertain time when return on investment is difficult to predict.

This is how Chris Alkema and Jeffrey Pijl, owners of Esed, came to Company Brokers. Besides wanting to realize the growth potential, Chris had expressed a desire to give another ambition a chance. An ambition that cannot be combined with the time needed for Esed. Esed is in a niche segment. Small runs and custom orders are their specialty. They supply print products to customers in all market segments. Jeffrey's ambition is to continue his business at Esed for many years to come. It was therefore necessary to find a party with a high synergy effect to realize the growth potential. But also a party that has the same view of the market as Jeffrey and is financially capable of seizing future opportunities.

After compiling a list of potential prospective buyers, the search for the right candidate began. After visiting a number of parties, Sonneveld Grafimedia, with Rodney van Lambaart as owner, emerged as the preferred choice. Sonneveld Grafimedia is known for its conventional printing techniques, both in large and short runs. This, combined with Esed, is the ideal solution for all types of printing.

Chris: 'After more than 30 years in the printing business, I was ready for a new challenge. In addition, I wanted to leave Esed well behind, whereby the synergy effect in particular was important. We have succeeded in this perfectly'.

Jeffrey: 'For me, the continuity of our business and finding a party where I can add value was very important. Company Brokers immediately understood what we wanted and was therefore able to find the right party quickly'.

Rodney: 'I had been looking for a while for the ideal party to start a collaboration with. When Esed came along, the decision was quickly made. 1 plus 1 is more than two in this case. We have a bright future ahead of us.