Benson Young of Ocean Springs, MS has purchased TriStar Graphics
Group, in a private sale. The acquisition encompasses manufacturing
operations in Lafayette and Monroe, LA, also includes Monroe-based
American Envelope Company. TriStar Graphics Group has 43 full-time
employees and specializes in commercial offset, digital, and envelope
printing. Previous principal partners Mike Guidry of Lafayette and Bob
Devinney of Monroe will remain as executive management until their
retirement from the 22 year old company.

"Technology has changed the way we communicate, and businesses are
changing the way they market themselves to develop customers. Printing
is only part of our customer needs, and we will evolve with direct
mail and communications services," said Young, who brings 20 years of
experience in the printing and graphic arts industry, with an emphasis
on new technology.