Printers and other graphic communications providers looking to improve company value, enhance their competitive position, or profitably pursue a strategic acquisition or sale can do so at Graph Expo, through free 30-minute consultations with proven industry leaders.

"The print industry is rich with lucrative rewards that can be derived from strategic growth, key alliances, and prime buy/sell opportunities. The enterprises that pursue their best options now are the ones that will deliver the greatest returns in the future."

—Bob Cronin, Managing Partner
The Open Approach

From October 15 to 18 at McCormick Place, The Open Approach will conduct free, confidential meetings with interested executives, who will be able to leverage the consultancy's vast insights and expertise to drive the success of their unique businesses. Comprised of print industry veterans, The Open Approach partners each deliver more than 30 years' experience spearheading the success of large national print conglomerates, regional solutions providers, family-owned businesses, and other graphic arts companies. Partners include past top executives of Standard Register and Advance Business Graphics, as well as former Wallace CEO, Bob Cronin, who is largely credited with taking the company from a $400 million corporation to $1.5 billion international enterprise.

"The print industry is rich with lucrative rewards that can be derived from strategic growth, key alliances, and prime buy/sell opportunities," asserts Bob Cronin. "The enterprises that pursue their best options now are the ones that will deliver the greatest returns in the future."

Through a strategic partnership with PIA/GATF, The Open Approach will function as the association's "Experts On Call" during the conference, putting the firm's practical how-how and proven insights to bear on visitors' most challenging issues. Partners will be available at the PIA/GATF tables in Booth 2435 during regular show hours.

Free consultations will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis; however, interested parties can secure advance appointments to coincide with their show attendance dates. To schedule your confidential consulting session, call The Open Approach at 630-323-9700. The Open Approach is a boutique investment banking/consulting firm focusing exclusively on the graphic arts industry. Services include mergers and acquisitions, corporate positioning, strategic direction, value enhancement, exit strategies, alliance opportunities, and sales and marketing assistance. The firm has brokered the sale of numerous print entities and spearheaded a major, business-fortifying recapitalization on behalf of clients this year. It is based in Westmont, Illinois.

For more information, please email info@theopenapproach.net or call 630.323.9700.