Mark Andy, a provider of narrow web presses, has acquired Brandtjen & Kluge, a US-based producer of print finishing equipment for foil stamping, embossing, die cutting, folding and gluing, and UV coating, for an undisclosed amount.

BRandtjen & Kluge Samples

Image: Samples products from Brandtjen & Kluge. Photo: courtesy of Mark Andy.

Kluge is engaged in providing full life cycle solution for offline finishing with OEM parts and consumables, services, and innovative equipment.

The acquisition expands Mark Andy’s portfolio with additional print finishing equipment from Kluge including foil stamping, embossing, UV coating, and die-cutting presses.

The Kluge’s equipment is the ideal finishing solution for commercial printers and finishers, direct mail manufacturers, as well as packaging converters.

Mark Andy CEO Kevin Wilken 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, however, will continue to lead Kluge as president of the Brandtjen & Kluge division, which will continue operations in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, US.

Brandtjen and Kluge CEO Michael Aumann said: “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.”

The acquisition follows Mark Andy’s purchase of digital offset printing solutions provider Presstek earlier this year.

Presstek provides direct imaging (DI) plates and presses and computer-to-plate (CTP) solutions, as well as world-class service for commercial and in-plant customers.