Top 40 supplier Stouse (asi/89910) has acquired Kansas City, KS-based Magna-Plus, Inc. (asi/68475). Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Marianne D’Amato and Tom Eaton have owned and operated Magna-Plus since starting the company in 1993. Counselor has learned that Stouse will be retaining Magna-Plus’ facility and workforce.  

“We are pleased to welcome Magna-Plus into the Stouse family,” said Clay Davis, president and CEO of Stouse. “Tom and Marianne have built a strong legacy of product and customer service excellence, and the addition of their team and product solutions will enhance our business and help us continue our strategic growth.”

Magna-Plus sells custom printed labels and magnets nationwide in the promotional products and commercial printing industries. “Marianne and I are proud of the company and team we have built, and we cannot think of a better partner than Stouse to have for the next phase of our growth,” Eaton said. “The Stouse team shares our passion for serving our customers.”

Stouse executives say the company continues to invest heavily in digital printing technology, acquiring three new digital presses this year. In addition, the New Century, KS-based supplier has revamped its entire digital marketing platform and expanded its product offerings. The company also plans to launch a highly customized and comprehensive line of paperboard folding cartons to serve the rapidly expanding market demand for personalization.

“Stouse is listening to its customers and the market, and is investing heavily to meet their ever-changing needs,” said Nikkie Freeman, chief commercial officer of Stouse. “Magna-Plus has a solid track record of product innovation and service to trade partners. We are excited to join forces for this next chapter in both of our organizations’ continued success.”

With reported 2018 North American promotional product revenue of $54.3 million, Stouse ranked 30th on Counselor’s latest list of the largest suppliers in the industry.