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BRAINERD — CJK Group, the parent company of Sheridan and Kodi Collective headquartered in Brainerd, announced the realization of its strategic vision for its February 2024 acquisition of Kodi: bringing Kodi’s three offset print facilities into the Sheridan family. This tactical move marks a significant milestone in the evolution of Sheridan, industry leader in print and publishing services for book, journal, and magazine publishers, as well as catalogers. The addition of Kodi's three high-performing print facilities to Sheridan's nine state-of-the-art production sites positions the company to redefine excellence in the print industry.
ADVERTISEMENT Sheridan continues to expand its footprint through this powerful integration, the company strengthens its reputation in its marketplaces, enhancing the breadth and scope of its service offerings and extending its services to current and future clients. “By integrating Kodi’s high-efficiency facilities with Sheridan’s industry-leading capabilities, we’re not just increasing production capacity — we’re enriching the client journey,” Sheridan President, Paula Montgomery, stated in a news release. “From personalized support to streamlined processes, we aim to exceed expectations at every turn, empowering our partners to bring their creative visions to life with confidence and ease.
Sheridan is not just about print; it's about creating lasting relationships and delivering an unparalleled experience that truly sets the standard in the industry.” “Today marks an exciting new chapter for Sheridan and CJK Group,” said Rob Nawfel, Chief Operations Officer-Print of CJK Group. “By integrating the many capabilities and talents of these three Kodi sites, we are not just merging two companies together; we are emerging as an industry powerhouse.
By combining the skills of our highly talented employees with our technology and digital offerings, Sheridan will continue to build a print dynasty that sets a new standard for service excellence and product quality in the industry. This merger is just the beginning of what promises to be an inspiring journey to innovation and growth. Together, we will achieve greater heights and create unparalleled value for our customers.
” Chris Kurtzman, Owner and CEO of CJK Group, Inc. shared insight on his original vision for the acquisition of Kodi Collective in February, and its fruition with the integration of the Kodi offset sites to Sheridan. “When we acquired Kodi Collective, we knew we had something very special.
Kodi’s offset print facilities aligned perfectly with Sheridan’s existing publications print plants — both serving the same markets and providing industry-leading levels of quality and service. We knew then that we wanted to unite them. Kodi’s digital print facilities, on the other hand, served a distinctive and wide-ranging commercial audience.
We were happy to rebrand those facilities under the well-loved Digital Lizard name in September of this year. And Kodi’s Marketing Execution Services also stood out as the embodiment of ingenuity and creative custom-tailored solutions in many exciting industries. Just recently, they re-introduced themselves to the market as Continuum — another highly-regarded brand.
As the offset facilities now unite with Sheridan, that original vision upon acquiring the wealth of services and capabilities Kodi offered, is realized.” • Expanded Capabilities: The addition of Kodi's three facilities to Sheridan’s nine enhances Sheridan’s production capacity and diversifies service offerings, allowing for more customized solutions tailored to clients' needs. It also ensures that each job finds the right fit and the right home among the twelve locations.
• Unified Quality Standards: Sheridan is committed to maintaining the highest quality across all operations. Regardless of print site location, clients can expect consistent, exceptional results from coast to coast. ADVERTISEMENT • Cost Efficiency, Dependability of Resources: Leveraging the purchasing power of CJK Group and the company’s outstanding vendor relationships, Sheridan clients are always assured of the best value and the most consistent supply of material – minimizing disruptions and maximizing productivity and value.
“This unification under the Sheridan brand is a game-changer,” said Drew Roach, Sheridan Group Vice President – Publications. “We are not only enhancing our production capabilities but also deepening our commitment to delivering high-quality products that meet the evolving demands of our clients. Our vision is clear: to be the leading partner for publishers and retailers across the nation.
” CJK Group is the parent company of not only Sheridan, but of newly rebranded Digital Lizard (commercial digital print), newly rebranded Continuum (creative marketing services), KnowledgeWorks Global, Ltd. (comprehensive content services, online hosting), and Tweddle Group (OEM solutions). As industry-leading companies in their own right, each offers valuable service extensions that clients of Sheridan – whether magazine publishers, catalogers, scholarly journal publishers, educational and best-selling book publishers – prize.
About CJK Group Inc. CJK Group, Inc. is an international portfolio of printing, publishing services, and technology/information solutions companies, comprising Continuum, Digital Lizard, KnowledgeWorks Global, Ltd.
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