Specialty Paper Manufacturer - SPGS

Specialty Paper Manufacturer

Custom envelope printing and conversion for upscale direct mail

Pre-process status

39 year old family business, managed by second generation siblings, strong reputation, quality product/service

Challenges for maximizing enterprise value

Expand limited manufacturing capacity
Maintain or grow CPM pricing model
Expand executive level talent
Create better processes and controls
Develop relatable product categories

Key initiatives for building a better company

Hire senior sales and operations executives
Expand authorities of current executives
Integrate new equipment
Institutionalize family business model
Position company as more than a commodity

Results

Several key management hires made in less than 18 months from initiation of partnership
More than 3x increase in topline revenue and EBITDA
Partners annual “take-home” increased 20x
Current valuation estimate at 8x pre-SPGS partnership value