Fortis acquires Kopco Graphics and Color Craft Label

Fortis Solutions Group has acquired Kopco Graphics and Color Craft Label to ‘further propel the opportunities we have to serve both our existing and prospective clients’, according to Fortis president and chief executive officer John O. Wynne, Jr.

Fortis Solutions Group was formed earlier this year by the merger of Labels Unlimited and A&M Label

Kopco Graphics, based in West Chester, Ohio, and with an additional facility in Bradenton, Florida, provides a wide range of products including pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, instant redeemable coupons and promotional labels. Color Craft Label, based in Memphis, Tennessee, provides customized pressure-sensitive labeling options to customers across a broad array of industries. Color Craft Label will be combined into Fortis’ existing Memphis location.

Color Craft Flexible Packaging is not part of the transaction.

Kopco Graphics owner Doug Kopp said: ‘After 26 years of guiding Kopco Graphics, I felt the time was right for me to step aside and set the company on a new course. I am pleased that Kopco is now part of Fortis Solutions Group. With the increased manufacturing capabilities provided, it will be exciting to see Fortis become a major force in the world of labels and flexible packaging.’

Color Craft Label president David Seuss added: ‘Color Craft Label Company is enthused to become part of such a vibrant, growing and innovative business. We are excited for the many new product offerings that Fortis’ extensive manufacturing capabilities will provide our clients. We are collectively looking forward to a bright future under the guidance of the Fortis Solutions Group.’

Fortis Solutions Group was formed earlier this year by the merger of Labels Unlimited and A&M Label. Employing 235 employees across five sites, the company intends to continue its pursuit of attractive acquisitions to further the breadth of product offerings and locations which can serve its customer base.

‘We are excited to acquire these two industry leading companies which will further propel the opportunities we have to serve both our existing and prospective clients,’ said Wynne. ‘It is a transformational day for the company and we are delighted to welcome the Kopco and Color Craft employees to the Fortis organization.’