PARAMUS, NJ -- NAPL, the printing and graphic communications industry’s association for business management excellence, has expanded our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) service to provide greater access to NAPL resources on the subject. New services include a dedicated website that aggregates NAPL M&A content in one place.  Available at www.naplprintmergers.com the site is designed to help companies take advantage of consolidation trends in the graphics communications industry and for companies seeking a strategic partner through mergers and acquisitions. Additional services include insight on M&A trends in the industry, as well as real time listings of companies interested in merging, acquiring or selling a business.
 
Updated weekly, NAPL Print Mergers (www.naplprintmergers.com) will provide visitors with access to free downloads, M&A strategies, and an insider’s view of how and when a strategic partnership is the right move. John Hyde, Vice President, M&A, will be featured on the website. Linking to John’s M&A blog posts (Hyding Out) allows visitors to comment or dialogue with him about ongoing developments within the industry. Free white papers, videos and announcements are also featured.
 
“NAPL has long been the ‘go-to’ resource for mergers and acquisitions in the graphic communications industry,” states Joseph P. Truncale, CAE, President and CEO of NAPL. “We’ll continue to expand our mergers and acquisitions offerings to accommodate our clients’ needs. The new micro-site (www.naplprintmergers.com) provides one more layer of services aimed at helping printers meet their strategic goals,” continues Truncale.
 
Tim Fischer, NAPL Executive Vice President and head of the Print Consulting Services Group adds, “For the past 20 years, John has been an industry leader in M&A. As head of NAPL’s mergers and acquisitions team, he has led the effort to expand our network of nationwide contacts. John has the credentials and expertise to guide our clients through the entire process from identifying the correct strategic partner to closing the deal.”
 
About the NAPL Print Consulting Services Group: NAPL’s executive consultants are the industry's foremost experts on commercial printing business management issues that allow companies to grow sales, reduce costs and grow business value. Known for their team approach, the group has a proven track record in helping companies improve performance and emerge as recognized industry leaders.
 
Their approach provides practical options and customized solutions that owners and executives can implement immediately. Individual consultants have specialized backgrounds in strategic management, growth models, financial management, operations, organizational development, mergers and acquisitions, sales, and marketing. NAPL’s consultants offer clients unique knowledge and practical experience gained from their extensive work with the Association’s membership and client base. For a full roster of NAPL consultants and their respective services visit www.napl.org/consultants. For information about NAPL consulting services, visit www.napl.org/consulting, or contact Tim Fischer, NAPL Executive Vice President,
201-523-6376, [email protected].