Indianapolis, IN - PRP, a leading provider of creative design, brand management services and printing plates, has announced they have completed the acquisition of NPP Packaging Graphics Specialists Inc., a pre-press and flexographic printing plate provider also based in Indianapolis.

NPP, will transfer all operations to PRP’s Indianapolis location upon close of the transaction, however, will retain the manufacturing rights of its’ subsidiary, Innovative Plate Solutions’ “CushionCore®”, a proprietary compressible photopolymer printing plate. PRP will become the distributor of CushionCore® along with its’ product line-up, which includes Digital ExSpect®, the industry’s first digital Flat-Top-Dot flexographic printing plate. 

“The acquisition of NPP Packaging Graphics Specialists, Inc., adds innovative products, deep technical resources and extensive industry expertise along with a broad sales channel, demonstrating the commitment to provide our customers with the best in innovative technologies and enhanced design & brand management services.  This positions us for rapid growth and ongoing creative solutions development.” Said Kellie Green, President of PRP

NPP Graphics Specialists’ President Bill Ruch commented, "We are excited to join the PRP family. The company's strong leadership and history of innovation affords new opportunities for our customers."