WESTMONT, IL Managing Partner of The Open Approach Bob Cronin has been enlisted to become an ongoing columnist of Labels & Labeling magazine, the pre-eminent source of news and information to the label industry. His first column is scheduled to appear in the February/March issue.

A trusted industry advisor and past interim CEO of York Label, Cronin will offer an “on the streets” view of M&A activity, best tactics for acquisitions/divestitures, private equity influences, and strategies to enhance company value in the ever-changing label space. “Amidst the new economic climate, advice from a proven leader who has weathered the storms will be indispensible to our readers,” commented Andy Thomas, Group Managing Editor, Labels & Labeling. ̶-;Bob is close to the market. His views will be most valuable.”

Along with his partners at The Open Approach, Cronin has been critical in a number of notable label company transactions, including those for York Label and Fort Dearborn. He recently presented at Labelexpo Americas, leading an executive panel on the ongoing impact of M&A.

"Amidst the new economic climate, advice from a proven leader who has weathered the storms will be indispensible to our readers."

—Andy Thomas, Group Managing Editor
Labels & Labeling

Well known and respected across the industry, Mr. Cronin is also a frequent speaker at general print industry events, including Offset & Beyond and the President’s Conference. He has written numerous articles for Printing Industries of America reports and forecasts, as well as various trade publications, including Printing Impressions.

The Open Approach is an accomplished M&A firm that operates exclusively in the graphic arts industry. Comprised of former print CEOs, COOs, sales leaders, marketing experts, and buyers, the firm spearheads initiatives that drive company value. In addition to comprehensive M&A and investment banking services, The Open Approach provides business model development, exit strategy timing and planning, due diligence, alliance opportunities, market research, and other solutions that positively impact print enterprises’ top- and bottom-line growth. Because of its industry-leading reputation and proven track record, it has been named the exclusive M&A partner of Printing Industries of America and Independent Printers Worldwide.

For more information about The Open Approach, call Ron Seavey or Bob Cronin at 630-323-9700, email: Ron Seavey at norscv@aol.com or Bob Cronin at ninorcb@aol.com, or visit www.theopenapproach.net.

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