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The Occasions Group Announces Acquisition of CardsDirect

Tuesday 10. July 2012 - MN-based stationery and greeting card leader acquires TX-based provider of personalized business greeting cards

Taylor Corporation and its affiliate The Occasions Group announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire CardsDirect of Dallas, TX, becoming part of The Occasions Group business unit. CardsDirect will continue to carry its brand name, website and offering in the market place.
The Occasions Group is a leader in personalized business greetings and stationery, a part of Taylor Corporation. Taylor Corporation is one of the top 10 graphic communications providers, as well as having the largest and most diverse digital print platform in North America. Taylor has over 80 affiliated companies across North America, China and Europe, including well known brands such as Carlson Craft, Current, Corporate Graphics, Curtis 1000 and Travel Tags.
Mike Provenzano, President The Occasions Group stated, “As The Occasions Group continue efforts to grow in personalized business greetings, CardsDirect offers a full suite of designs, from corporate holiday cards to general occasion cards, all available on their website www.cardsdirect.com via a fast and easy ordering process. We are looking forward to the synergies we can create and together growing this area of our business.”
Ward Mahowald at CardsDirect added, “The Occasions Group is an excellent fit for us. We have been strategic partners for many years and this step will create combined success and growth; we are very excited about the future possibilities together.”