Mark Andy acquires Brandtjen & Kluge

Kluge provides off-line finishing with OEM parts and consumables, high quality services, and innovative equipment.

Kevin Wilken, CEO, Mark Andy, said, ‘Mark Andy is excited to add a company with such a recognizable brand that has been built over decades with thousands of installations and satisfied customers worldwide. We look forward to continuing Kluge’s tradition of high quality products, services, and consumables with the broader support of Mark Andy’s global infrastructure.’

Michael Aumann, CEO, at Brandtjen and Kluge, added, ‘Kluge is an industry leader in print finishing and has evolved over the years to meet the ever-changing demands of our customers. The Brandtjen family is very proud of the legacy they have established and nurtured since the company was founded in 1919. We view today’s transaction as an opportunity to continue growing our business while joining an even larger family that will allow us to build on our commitment of manufacturing durable equipment and to consistently support profitable operations for our customers.’

Aumann will continue to lead Kluge as president of the Brandtjen & Kluge division which will continue operations in St Croix Falls, Wisconsin.