July 29, 2024 [Monroeville, PA] – Clayton Kendall, a leader in centralizing the marketing supply chains for franchise communities and multi-location businesses, announced today that it acquired Reed & Witting, a Pittsburgh-based commercial printer.
This strategic acquisition will significantly expand Clayton Kendall’s print and signage offerings, enhancing its ability to provide comprehensive solutions to clients. Reed & Witting’s expertise in offset, large format and digital printing will be a valuable addition to Clayton Kendall’s existing capabilities.
Dan Broudy, CEO of Clayton Kendall, stated, “This acquisition is the first of many that will allow Clayton Kendall to meet the rapidly increasing demand created by our current customer growth and the large pipeline of new multi-location customers currently onboarding with Clayton Kendall.”
The purchase of Reed & Witting allows Clayton Kendall to expand its digital print capabilities by up to four times its previous production capacity, along with the addition of the offset and ultra-wide digital capabilities.
EJ Cyphers, the fourth-generation owner of Reed & Witting, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “With our highly tenured teammates and our deep 120-year history of serving our customers, we are excited to deliver the same quality expected from us with an even faster time to market. Reed & Witting’s current customers will now have access to the best online store technology, as well as decorated apparel and promotional items.”
Reed & Witting also brings 40 years of marketing agency experience to Clayton Kendall.
Clayton Kendall will continue operating the Reed & Witting facility in Pittsburgh’s Strip District and retain all current Reed & Witting employees. Cyphers will continue to lead the Reed & Witting division.
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About Clayton Kendall
Clayton Kendall’s marketing supply chain solution helps franchise communities and multi-location businesses scale rapidly, save money and better manage their promotional items, apparel, POP/signage kits and marketing collateral. The Pittsburgh-based firm provides streamlined promotional merchandise programs and company branded merchandise services for businesses across all sectors. Clients gain economies of scale, save time, and maintain brand consistency with our integrated marketing supply chain management solution. More information can be found at ClaytonKendall.com.
About Reed & Witting
For over 100 years, Pittsburgh-based Reed & Witting has been an industry-leading commercial printer, offering both traditional and digital presses, as well as super-wide format printing and fulfillment services. Its skilled professionals thrive on custom solutions.
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Clayton Kendall Media Contact:
Dan Broudy
CEO, Clayton Kendall