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| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Promotional products |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | London |
Key people | Paul Moody (
Chairman) Kevin Lyons-Tarr ( CEO) |
| Revenue | 
$1,326.5 million (2023)
[1] |
|
$136.2 million (2023)
[1] | |
|
$106.2 million (2023)
[1] | |
| Website |
www |
4imprint Group plc is a London-based direct marketer of promotional merchandise. [2] [5] [8] It has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. [9]
History
The company was founded by Dick Nelson as Nelson Marketing in Logansport, Indiana in 1985. [10] It was acquired by Bemrose Corporation in 1996. [10] In 2000, Bemrose Corporation exited the paper products business [11] and changed its name to 4imprint Group plc. [10] Its North America division was renamed 4imprint Inc. [12]
In 2003, Hanover Investors, a private equity firm, purchased over 25% of 4imprint over the course of a month. [13] They led a shareholder rebellion, and shareholders called for the removal of all non-executive directors after talks between 4imprint and Hanover Investors broke down. [14]
4imprint established a distribution center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2009. [15] In 2012, it sold Kreyer Promotion Service GmbH and Brand Addition Limited to European affiliate companies of H.I.G. Capital for £24 million. [16]
In 2015, the company announced an expansion of its Oshkosh operations, with plans to add 150 employees over three years. The company pledged to spend $10.8 million to expand its North American headquarters in Oshkosh by 25,000 square feet, and double its distribution center on the west side of the city with a 100,000 square foot addition. [17] [15] The State of Wisconsin, through its Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, authorized 4imprint to get up to $1 million in state tax credits, dependent upon the number of jobs created through the expansion. [18]
Operations
Although headquartered in London, 97% of 4imprint's business is in the United States and Canada, where it controls an estimated 3 to 4% of the $23.6 billion promotional products market. [19]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Preliminary Results 2023" (PDF). 4imprint. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
-
^ Miller, Paul (February 2001).
"4imprint Makes an Impression with Samples". Catalog Age. Vol. 18, no. 2. New York: Penton Media. p. 18. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via
EBSCO's
Business Source Complete.
4imprint sends thousands of types of samples, Iott says, including pens, mouse pads, and travel cups - all imprinted or embossed with the 4imprint logo, phone number, and address.
- ^ Scott, Stefanie (7 July 2000). "Power of Promotion: 4imprint wants to place it in the palm of your hands". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. p. I-1. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Scott, Stefanie (7 July 2000). "Power of Promotion: 4imprint wants to place it in the palm of your hands". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. p. I-6. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ [3] [4]
- ^ Draeger, Carol (19 March 2000). "Marketing magician: 4imprint plans to double its Oshkosh work force". Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. p. D1. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Draeger, Carol (19 March 2000). "Marketing magician: 4imprint plans to double its Oshkosh work force". Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. p. D4. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ [6] [7]
- ^ "4imprint Group plc". London Stock Exchange. Retrieved 31 December 2018.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Oshkosh executive heads British promotional firm". Milwaukee Business Journal. 21 May 2000. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Keers, Helena (30 December 2003). "Bemrose Bought by US Firm". The Telegraph. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Bemrose Corp PLC Change of Name". FE Investegate. 18 August 2000. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "4imprint in US Talks". Manchester Evening News. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Revolt at 4imprint". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. 23 September 2003. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ a b Bollier, Jeff (15 January 2015). "4imprint to Add 150 Jobs as Part of Oshkosh Expansion". Oshkosh Northwestern. Gannett. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "HIG Europe Capital Partners newly acquired Brand Addition to grow into Europe". Manchester Evening News. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "4imprint to Expand in Oshkosh". WLUK-TV. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ Daykin, Tom (15 January 2015). "4imprint Plans $10.8 Million Expansion in Oshkosh". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "4imprint Group (FOUR)". Edison Investment Research. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
External links
- Companies in the FTSE 250 Index
- 1985 establishments in Wisconsin
- Marketing companies established in 1985
- Companies based in London
- Marketing companies of the United Kingdom
- Marketing companies of the United States
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- Printing companies of the United Kingdom
- Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange
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| |
| Company type | Public limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Promotional products |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | London |
Key people | Paul Moody (
Chairman) Kevin Lyons-Tarr ( CEO) |
| Revenue |
$1,326.5 million (2023)
[1] |
|
$136.2 million (2023)
[1] | |
|
$106.2 million (2023)
[1] | |
| Website |
www |
4imprint Group plc is a London-based direct marketer of promotional merchandise. [2] [5] [8] It has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. [9]
History
The company was founded by Dick Nelson as Nelson Marketing in Logansport, Indiana in 1985. [10] It was acquired by Bemrose Corporation in 1996. [10] In 2000, Bemrose Corporation exited the paper products business [11] and changed its name to 4imprint Group plc. [10] Its North America division was renamed 4imprint Inc. [12]
In 2003, Hanover Investors, a private equity firm, purchased over 25% of 4imprint over the course of a month. [13] They led a shareholder rebellion, and shareholders called for the removal of all non-executive directors after talks between 4imprint and Hanover Investors broke down. [14]
4imprint established a distribution center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2009. [15] In 2012, it sold Kreyer Promotion Service GmbH and Brand Addition Limited to European affiliate companies of H.I.G. Capital for £24 million. [16]
In 2015, the company announced an expansion of its Oshkosh operations, with plans to add 150 employees over three years. The company pledged to spend $10.8 million to expand its North American headquarters in Oshkosh by 25,000 square feet, and double its distribution center on the west side of the city with a 100,000 square foot addition. [17] [15] The State of Wisconsin, through its Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, authorized 4imprint to get up to $1 million in state tax credits, dependent upon the number of jobs created through the expansion. [18]
Operations
Although headquartered in London, 97% of 4imprint's business is in the United States and Canada, where it controls an estimated 3 to 4% of the $23.6 billion promotional products market. [19]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Preliminary Results 2023" (PDF). 4imprint. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
-
^ Miller, Paul (February 2001).
"4imprint Makes an Impression with Samples". Catalog Age. Vol. 18, no. 2. New York: Penton Media. p. 18. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via
EBSCO's
Business Source Complete.
4imprint sends thousands of types of samples, Iott says, including pens, mouse pads, and travel cups - all imprinted or embossed with the 4imprint logo, phone number, and address.
- ^ Scott, Stefanie (7 July 2000). "Power of Promotion: 4imprint wants to place it in the palm of your hands". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. p. I-1. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Scott, Stefanie (7 July 2000). "Power of Promotion: 4imprint wants to place it in the palm of your hands". The Post-Crescent. Appleton, Wisconsin. p. I-6. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ [3] [4]
- ^ Draeger, Carol (19 March 2000). "Marketing magician: 4imprint plans to double its Oshkosh work force". Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. p. D1. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Draeger, Carol (19 March 2000). "Marketing magician: 4imprint plans to double its Oshkosh work force". Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. p. D4. Retrieved 9 May 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ [6] [7]
- ^ "4imprint Group plc". London Stock Exchange. Retrieved 31 December 2018.[ permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c "Oshkosh executive heads British promotional firm". Milwaukee Business Journal. 21 May 2000. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ Keers, Helena (30 December 2003). "Bemrose Bought by US Firm". The Telegraph. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Bemrose Corp PLC Change of Name". FE Investegate. 18 August 2000. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "4imprint in US Talks". Manchester Evening News. 17 January 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Revolt at 4imprint". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. 23 September 2003. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ a b Bollier, Jeff (15 January 2015). "4imprint to Add 150 Jobs as Part of Oshkosh Expansion". Oshkosh Northwestern. Gannett. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ "HIG Europe Capital Partners newly acquired Brand Addition to grow into Europe". Manchester Evening News. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "4imprint to Expand in Oshkosh". WLUK-TV. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ Daykin, Tom (15 January 2015). "4imprint Plans $10.8 Million Expansion in Oshkosh". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 22 February 2017.
- ^ "4imprint Group (FOUR)". Edison Investment Research. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
External links
- Companies in the FTSE 250 Index
- 1985 establishments in Wisconsin
- Marketing companies established in 1985
- Companies based in London
- Marketing companies of the United Kingdom
- Marketing companies of the United States
- Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- Printing companies of the United Kingdom
- Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange