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The Open Approach Assists Huron/TouchPoint in its Sixth Acquisition

WESTMONT, IL (June 20, 2011) — Exclusive M&A advisor to Huron Capital for its TouchPoint Print Solutions investment, The Open Approach has helped facilitate another acquisition. Selected assets of Winnebago Color Press will be integrated into the enterprise’s flagship Midwestern operation, CCI/CoakleyTech. The move provides CCI/CoakleyTech with unique technologies and equipment that are complementary and synergistic to the organization. Winnebago also brings a long-standing base of existing customers.

“We continually seek out strategies to drive client growth—regardless of this economic cycle. Our industry connections and position are vital in finding the right opportunities at the right time.”
—Ron Seavey,
Managing Partner

“We continually seek out strategies to drive client growth—regardless of this economic cycle,” said Ron Seavey, Managing Partner of The Open Approach. “Our industry connections and position are vital in finding the right opportunities at the right time. CCI/CoakleyTech and Winnebago are a perfect fit.”

The deal fortifies TouchPoint’s entire platform, enabling all of its companies to tap into the extended lineup of marketing services and digital solutions. The deal represents the 6th Huron Capital/TouchPoint Print Solutions transaction supported by The Open Approach. The private equity firm has also leveraged The Open Approach’s industry tenure and expertise in various business models, due diligence studies, consulting assignments, and other ventures.

About The Open Approach

The Open Approach is an investment banking/M&A firm with numerous successful transactions in the document management, enterprise content management, software services, label, packaging, and graphic arts-related industries. The firm provides full-cycle business model development and deployment, including acquisition targeting, due diligence, transaction execution, integration support, and other advisory services to maximize value generation for its clients. For more information about The Open Approach, call 630-323-9700, email: rseavey@theopenapproach.net, or visit www.theopenapproach.net.

About TouchPoint Print Solutions

Formed in 2007, TouchPoint Print Solutions has grown through acquisition to become one of the top 100 print providers in the United States. It assets include digital print specialist CCI/CoakleyTech, packaging solutions provider Berman Printer, NSO Press, ZipTek, and Winnebago Color Press. TouchPoint Print Solutions is headquartered in Chicago and employs more than 600 people in production facilities across six states.