The Kennedy Group acquires Florida Marking Products

The Kennedy Group, a label converter based in Willoughby, Ohio, USA, has acquired Florida Marking Products, based in Orlando, Florida.  

Michael Kennedy, president, said: ‘By putting together the best of both companies we gain expanded capacity and capabilities. The addition of a southern operation is a key part of our three-pronged growth strategy. This southeast footprint and base of operations solidify our efforts to expand our market reach and client base. The Orlando team and facility improves service to customers in the southeast with shorter lead times and more regional support. Our combined organizations have the ability to bring knowledge, quality and a full offering of solutions to the marketplace.’  

Over the coming months, the company’s headquarters in the Cleveland area will integrate the three production plants, the RFIDCustomerSolutionsCenter, sales offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Orlando and Atlanta, as well as affiliate offices.  

The Kennedy Group, established in 1974, is a manufacturer of branding, labeling, promotional, tracking and identification products for industries such as consumer products, health and beauty products, private label, retail, entertainment, industrial, automotive, material handling, biomedical, healthcare, chemical and agriculture. 

Florida Marking Products (FMP) was founded in 1984 as a manufacturer and marketer of specialty and custom labels, durable identification products, commercial marking, promotional items, as well as signs to industrial and commercial customers. Jackie Abrams, president of  Florida Marking Products, commented: ‘Our teams are energized by the growth initiatives underway. We’ve gained added strengths and new production capabilities that advance our objectives to introduce unique offerings valued by our customers.’