Alcom Printing acquires PDQ Print Center to deepen Pennsylvania reach
What's the deal? Alcom Printing GroupDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has acquired PDQ Print CenterDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, a print-on-demand and fulfillment company serving Northeastern Pennsylvania. Terms were not disclosed. Alcom provides commercial printing, direct mail, fulfillment, and marketing services.
What's the endgame? PDQ clients keep their existing contacts but gain access to Alcom's broader offering, including offset and digital printing, wide-format graphics, warehousing, and online ordering portals. The deal expands Alcom's presence in a region where it already holds strong client and community ties.
What's the rationale? "This acquisition is about building upon that foundation," said Don Eichman, chief executive officer of Alcom, referring to PDQ's service reputation. The companies cite a shared customer-first approach. The relationship was strengthened by Shaun M. Daney, Alcom's chief sales and marketing officer, who joined PDQ in 2024 before rejoining Alcom.
Why now? Alcom engaged Mark R. Hahn of Graphic Arts AdvisorsDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → to guide the transaction. Hahn's firm continues to work with Alcom to identify further acquisition targets.
The signal: The deal reflects ongoing consolidation among regional commercial printers, as operators pool production capacity, technology, and logistics to broaden what they can offer clients. With more acquisitions on Alcom's agenda, the company is positioning itself as a buyer in a fragmenting market.
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