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Allcard Limited completes acquisition of Guelph-based Ampersand Printing to expand print and packaging capabilities

Jan 21, 202511 months ago

Acquiring Company

Allcard Limited

Acquired Company

Ampersand Printing

CambridgeGuelphPrintingManufacturing

Description

Allcard Limited, Canada’s leading producer of gift, loyalty, insurance, and identification cards, has announced the strategic acquisition of Guelph, Ontario-based commercial printing house Ampersand Printing. Through this acquisition, Allcard expands its capabilities and offerings by gaining a print and packaging partner with expertise in digital, offset, and large format printing, as well as direct mail and fulfillment services. This acquisition allows Allcard to provide customers with a comprehensive range of print and product packaging solutions from a single vendor.

Company Information

Company

Allcard Limited

Location

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

About

Allcard Limited (Allcard) is Canada’s leading producer of gift, loyalty, insurance, and identification cards, with branch offices in the GTA, Manitoba, and BC. Allcard’s Carteplus division provides French-focused services to Quebec and the Maritimes. The company offers personalized customer solutions, dynamic product innovation, and a comprehensive service offering.

M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed