Direct mail, Commercial Printing, Marketing & Analytics

$30M Revenue

Company Overview

The Company is a commercial printer operating out of two facilities in Illinois.

Engagement Overview

FDP was engaged to perform an operational review of the printer.

FDP’s review and analyses included:

-An overview of the current state of the printing industry;

-An overview of the sheeter-based operations versus the in-line operations;

-A review of each facility’s capabilities and constraints; and

-A review of  the personnel and printing equipment in each facility.

FDP worked closely with management to prioritize strategic initiatives and develop tactics to improve profitability:

-Assisted management in identifying duplicate operating and personnel costs as a result of operating two facilities;

-Developed a strategic plan and timeline to consolidate the operations into one facility;

-Assisted management in preparing for negotiations with their union; and

-Assisted management in preparing for and executing a significant reduction in force.

Results

Fort Dearborn determined that management should consolidate one plant into another facility and shut down the other plant’s operations,

FDP estimated that the consolidation of the facilities would result in annual savings of approximately $2 million.

Consolidating facilities enabled the Company to install a new press with in-line finishing capabilities.

FDP News

Oct - 23

Max Bechtel and Austin Curtis join Fort Dearborn Partners

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Fort Dearborn Team, Max Bechtel and Austin Curtis.

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Apr - 23

Fort Dearborn advises Reliable Knitting Works

Fort Dearborn Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor for the refinancing of Reliable Knitting Works, a $125 Million Wisconsin-based Company.

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