Ennis acquires Kay Toledo

Kay Toledo Tag produces tags, labels, tickets and commercial work, and is an expert in digital printing and customer short-run printing.

Further, Kay Toledo Tag has 25 million USD in sales and sells through distributors and resellers. It has a location in Toledo, Ohio and in Neenah, Wisconsin through Special Service Partners.

The operations will continue under the Kay Toledo Tag and Special Service Partners names. All of the locations will continue their normal operations.

Ennis operates two business segments, apparel and print, and is primarily engaged in the production and sale of business forms, apparel and other business products. It is said to be one of the largest private-label printed business product suppliers in the US.

It has production and distribution facilities strategically located throughout the US, Mexico and Canada, to serve the company’s national network of distributors. As a result of this acquisition, Ennis now operates five tag facilities in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Keith Walters, Ennis chairman, president and chief executive officer, said: ‘We are delighted to have the opportunity to combine the tag and label expertise of Kay Toledo Tag with the other tag and label operations of Ennis.

‘The Kay family will be instrumental in bringing their skills and know-how in this market to the Ennis organization and we believe they will allow us to grow this business in all segments of the tag and label market.’

Dan Kay, president of Kay Toledo Tag, said he and his family are excited to be able to merge with Ennis. ‘The ability to market to a broader customer base with more geographic and product diversity will strengthen the business and allow Kay Toledo Tag to expand, and the financial strength of Ennis will allow us to grow this business and serve our customers.’