Matthews International

Matthews International specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing memorialization products for cemeteries and funerals, along with brand solutions for various industries. Their offerings include bronze memorials, caskets, cremation equipment, graphics imaging products, merchandising systems, and marking products.

Michael Eddy

President, Cemetery Products

29 past transactions

Olbrich

Acquisition in 2022
Olbrich is an industrial engineering firm that designs and manufactures machinery and production equipment for diverse industries, including wall coverings, technical textiles, decorative film, and new energy. It provides a range of turnkey machinery used for printing and lacquering, coating, drying, laminating, embossing and smoothing, calendaring, winding, and finishing processes.

R+S Automotive

Acquisition in 2022
R+S Automotive is a global provider of specialized engineering services and machinery for automotive manufacturing. The company focuses on producing heavy-duty equipment for the efficient production of interior and exterior automotive components, including punching, pressing, thermoforming, and waterjet cutting machines. Additionally, R+S Automotive offers assembly line automation and plant operation optimization services to enhance productivity and quality in automotive manufacturing facilities worldwide.

Equator

Acquisition in 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.

RAF Technology

Acquisition in 2017
RAF Technology specializes in developing advanced software solutions for data capture and management. The company offers a diverse range of products, including high-speed fixed camera systems used for processing parcel and letter mail, as well as mobile applications. Its software is designed to extract data from various fonts and print styles, utilizing capabilities such as pattern and image recognition, information extraction, and data and identity verification. Additionally, RAF Technology's intelligent character recognition enables the reading and tracking of items, including handwritten content, without the need for barcodes or RFID. This innovative approach supports postal, courier, and transportation companies in efficiently managing their operations.

A. + E. Ungricht GmbH + Co KG

Acquisition in 2016
A. + E. Ungricht GmbH + Co KG specializes in pre-press services and the manufacturing of printing equipment. The company produces and distributes a variety of products, including printing rollers and sleeves, gravure printing forms, and embossing and copper plating materials. Additionally, it offers flexo-printing rollers, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider in the printing industry.

Dornbusch Engraving

Acquisition in 2016
Dornbusch Engraving GmbH is a manufacturing company based in Kempen, Germany, specializing in the production of machinery equipment, particularly embossing rollers and plates. Founded in 1900, the company serves a diverse clientele, including automotive manufacturers, luxury fashion brands, and high-end home applications. In addition to its core products, Dornbusch Engraving offers comprehensive services such as showroom demonstrations, design and development support, and sampling. The company operates globally and has undergone significant changes, including a name change from Dornbusch Gravuren GmbH following its acquisition by A. + E. UNGRICHT GMBH + CO KG. As of September 2016, Dornbusch Engraving GmbH is a subsidiary of Matthews International Holding GmbH.

Aurora Casket Company

Acquisition in 2015
Aurora Casket Company, Inc. is a prominent provider of funeral products and services, specializing in the manufacture and marketing of burial and cremation products. The company offers a comprehensive range of items, including caskets, cremation caskets, urns, keepsakes, and bronze cemetery markers, as well as stationery products such as register books and prayer cards. Established in 1890 and based in Aurora, Indiana, Aurora Casket Company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canada. It serves funeral homes and families through a network of sales representatives and delivery professionals, also providing solutions in marketing, design, and funeral planning. The company emphasizes quality and customer support, aiming to help celebrate lives and create healing moments for families. Aurora Casket Company operates as a subsidiary of Aurora Products Group LLC.

Schawk

Acquisition in 2014
Schawk was founded in 1953 by Clarence W. Schawk as a one-man platemaking business in the basement of his aunt's suburban Chicago home. Our foundation in the packaging market – which is still the core of Schawk’s business today – enables Schawk to easily meet the technical requirements of other media channels. Today, Schawk are thousands of employees in many countries all over the world – trusted advisors in production, premedia, print services and workflows – helping to protect brands across media channels by producing superior quality assets while improving supply chain efficiencies to improve bottom lines. Schawk is part of SGK, a division of Matthews International Corporation.

Pyramid Controls

Acquisition in 2012
Pyramid Controls develops warehouse control systems software and related control solutions for order fulfillment and inventory management. The company provides software and control systems to end users, systems integrators, distributors, and material handling original equipment manufacturers, enabling improved efficiency, speed, accuracy, and productivity across supply chain operations.

Wetzel GmbH

Acquisition in 2012
Wetzel GmbH is a provider of pre-press services and gravure printing forms, with manufacturing operations in Germany and Poland.

Everlasting Granite Memorial

Acquisition in 2012
Everlasting Granite Memorial is a wholesale distributor specializing in granite and bronze memorials, primarily serving the death care industry. With over 37 years of experience, the company is committed to providing a comprehensive range of high-quality memorial products and services that aim to exceed customer expectations. By focusing on both granite and bronze offerings, Everlasting Granite has established itself as a reliable partner for businesses within the memorial sector.

Freeman Metal Products

Acquisition in 2010
Freeman Metal Products manufacturing operations in North Carolina, Texas and Alabama, is also a distributor of caskets primarily in the Southeast and South central regions of the United States.

Reynoldsville Casket Co.

Acquisition in 2010
Reynoldsville Casket Company is a manufacturer and distributor of metal caskets and other supplies, including cremation products, primarily in the Northeast region of the United States. The company carries a standard line of caskets available in a variety of customized styles in nearly endless possible combinations. Reynoldsville Casket Company takes pride in their commitment to quality, selection, and service with the heart of their commitment being craftsmanship.

A.J Distribution

Acquisition in 2010
A.J Distribution is a a distributor of primarily York brand caskets in the Northwest region of the United States.

United Memorial Products

Acquisition in 2009
United Memorial Products is a company that was acquired by Matthews International Corporation in 2009.

GEM - Matthews International Srl

Acquisition in 2008
GEM - Matthews International Srl developed a full range of human and animal cremation plants to meet the diverse needs of customers.

Saueressig

Acquisition in 2008
Saueressig is a German provider of packaging design, prepress services and printing forms, including HD flexo plates and sleeves, gravure, screen and embossing forms, with capabilities in color management, artworks, reproductions and brand management for multiple industries.

Kenuohua Matthews Electronic (Beijing)

Acquisition in 2007
Kenuohua Matthews Electronic (Beijing) is an ink-jet equipment manufacturer.

Royal Casket Company

Acquisition in 2006
Royal Casket Company is a distributor of primarily York brand caskets in the Southwest region of the United States.

The Doyle Group

Acquisition in 2006
The Doyle Group is a provider of reprographic services to the packaging industry.

Milso Industries

Acquisition in 2005
Milso Industries Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor based in the United States, specializing in metal and hardwood products. The company primarily focuses on the production of cremation caskets, containers, memorial urns, keepsakes, and orthodox caskets. Milso Industries is committed to providing a range of high-quality products that cater to the needs of the memorialization industry.

The InTouch Group

Acquisition in 2004
InTouch is a provider of reprographic services to the packaging industry in the United Kingdom. InTouch is headquartered in Leeds, England and has operations in London, Portsmouth, Manchester and Boston, Massachusetts.

The Cloverleaf Group

Acquisition in 2004
Cloverleaf provided merchandising services as well as marketing and design.

Holjeron

Acquisition in 2004
Holjeron is a company that specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of control devices for industrial automation equipment and material handling systems. Their product range includes conveyors, motor-driven rollers, and process controls. Holjeron's solutions are tailored to provide cost-effective machine controls for high-voltage interfaces, catering to various industries with their expertise in CIP Network Technologies and Green Tire Transport Solutions.

Reproservice Eurodigital GmbH

Acquisition in 2003
Reproservice Eurodigital GmbH provides pre-press packaging, digital and analog printing plates, design services and others.

The York Group

Acquisition in 2001
The York Group manufactures and distributes funeral caskets and other funeral products.

Press Ready Plate

Acquisition in 2000
Press Ready Plate provides pre-press services and printing plates to the flexible packaging industry.

Industrial Equipment and Engineering Company

Acquisition in 1996
Industrial Equipment and Engineering Company manufactures and supplies cremation equipment and cremation related products.

The Dodge Company

The Dodge Company is a supplier of funeral products based in Billerica, Massachusetts. It provides embalming chemicals, instruments, urns, cosmetics, cremation and cemetery supplies, funeral home and procession equipment, and related products, along with web store services, to support funeral homes and end-of-life services.
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