New Direction Partners (NDP) is pleased to announce the addition of Al Reijmer to its consulting team. Reijmer brings more than 40 years of experience in the graphic communications industry to the NDP roster.

His career includes experience in all facets of a family-owned printing company as well as subsequent positions in production and management at several large sheetfed and web facilities. He also has served on the vendor side in senior management positions at Heidelberg USA, manroland, and TD Global.

"We are excited to bring Al to New Direction Partners," said Paul Reilly, Partner, New Direction Partners. "His industry knowledge and contacts will help the firm to serve our clients globally."

Reijmer's expertise includes:

• extensive global contacts in all sectors of the industry including North America and Europe
• a proven track record in sales development, strategic planning, and market maximization
• deep knowledge of and experience in print management, costing, and new investment analysis
• thorough familiarity with all production and equipment platforms

"I'm very excited to be joining the New Direction Partners team and to be able to contribute to the growth of the graphic communications industry," Reijmer said. "I look forward to working with my friends in the industry in the development and execution of their business strategies, including mergers and acquisitions."

Those seeking investment advice, M&A consultation, guidance in business development, or assistance with marketing, product, or sales strategies may contact him at [email protected].

Offering merger advisory services both to sellers and to buyers, the partners of NDP have facilitated more than 200 sales and mergers since 1979. NDP also consults in valuation, financing and refinancing, turnaround and restructuring, and temporary/interim management planning.