Western Shield Label Company Acquires Self-Stik Labels
Rancho Dominguez, CA (October 1st, 2011) -- Western Shield Label Company, a leading label converter in Southern California, today announced that they have acquired Self-Stik Labels a label printer based in Chatsworth, CA, with expertise in the health/beauty and cosmetic markets.
With the addition of Self-Stik Label's established customer base and assets, Western Shield increases its foothold in the Southern California market and now has opportunities to make further inroads in the HABA and cosmetic markets. "Phil Hendricks, the founder of Self-Stik Labels, has done a tremendous job in establishing a solid customer base over the last twenty years. We look forward to working with Phil to service and grow these accounts in the years to come," said Frank Connelly, CEO of Western Shield. "The timing of this acquisition is perfect since our Lean Manufacturing efforts have created additional capacity," added Thomas Moyer, President of Western Shield.
"By joining forces with Western Shield, we will be able to continue providing our customers with the great quality and service that they've come to expect. Western Shield is a top-notch converter and I will be working with them personally to make sure the hand-off goes as smoothly as possible for Self Stik's customers," said Hendricks.
Manufacturing will be consolidated into Western Shield's Rancho Dominguez plant, and both companies will do business under the Western Shield name.
Since 1970, Western Shield Label Company has been providing high end, custom printed labels and packaging for manufacturers, distributors, and brokers in Southern California and throughout the United States, Mexico & Canada. For more information on Western Shield Label Company, please call 1-866-975-2235 or visit www.westernshield.com.
