Equator: Matthews International Corporation Announces the Acquisition of Equator, Ltd.

PITTSBURGH, March 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matthews International Corporation (NASDAQ:MATW) ("Matthews" and/or the "Company") today announced that the Company has acquired Equator, Ltd. (Equator). Equator will join the SGK Brand Solutions segment of Matthews. The transaction closed Wednesday, March 1, 2017.Equator is a design agency with subject matter experts in grocery retail and CPG brands with the rare capability to take brands from creation to shelf under one roof, with one team. Equator has three locations, including its headquarters, in the United Kingdom and one in Chicago.David A. Schawk, Group President, SGK Brand Solutions, stated, "Equator is an important strategic acquisition for SGK. Its operating and service model aligns with SGK's future growth strategy - a strategy specifically built on the insights and needs of our clients, greatly contributing to the SGK service portfolio. Together, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com