PRODIGY GRAPHICS ANNOUNCES MANAGEMENT BUYOUT
Management buyout spells bright future for Prodigy Graphics

Trade printer Prodigy Graphics is announcing today that it has undergone a management buyout led by its former CFO Gordon McCauley. Prodigy’s former owner, Najib Jamal, will remain connected to the business, stepping into general management and advisory roles.

"This is an important day at Prodigy and we are extremely excited," says Prodigy’s new President, Gordon McCauley. "Prodigy has the best customers, the best suppliers, the best staff and solid equipment & systems. The only change our clients will see is an increase in support and attention as we strive to exceed their expectations."

Commenting on the buyout, Jamal says, "Having built this business over the past 22 years, the time is right to further its development by passing control to its leadership team. For years, this team has helped build Prodigy into a premier trade printer and with their vast experience and knowledge, the right people are now in perfect position to service our clients and indeed all stakeholders."

"The new Prodigy is rock solid and everyone here is eager to please our clients. And we’re going to have fun doing it," McCauley adds.

McCauley says no major changes are being contemplated but he is considering a change to the visual identity of the business. "That’s one of the things we’ll be having fun with," he says. "Our customers, suppliers and staff will help us shape our future."

Prodigy Graphics, founded in 1976, is a recognized pioneer in trade printing. From its centrally located plant in Vaughan, Ontario, and with both sheetfed and web printing capabilities, Prodigy Graphics serves the offset printing and finishing needs of Print Resellers, Brokers, Agencies, Graphic Designers and Commercial Printers, locally and across North America.

Trade printer Prodigy Graphics today announced that it now offers high speed, high precision die cutting with the addition of a new, specialized die cutter.

Capable of producing over 15,000 units per minute, at sizes up to 14"X14", Prodigy is the ideal source for tight tolerance, high volume labels and other full exterior die cut products.

Underscoring its commitment to innovation and its clients, Prodigy’s President Najib Jamal said, "We have an important client who found order turnaround time for conventionally die cut labels far too long. So we came up with this solution and now order turnaround far exceeds their expectations."

While solving a specific problem for his customer, Jamal envisions other unique applications for the die cutter. "At Prodigy, we run truckloads of direct mail. In a day and age where the success of a DM stems from uniqueness and innovation, I am pleased to offer a means for our clients to stand apart from the crowd".

For a demonstration, please contact Prodigy at (800) 665-5400.

Established in 1976, Prodigy Graphics is an industry leading trade printer, serving the printing and finishing needs of print brokers/resellers, agencies and other printers, both locally and across Canada. A production focused, offset printing specialist (sheet fed and web) Prodigy also offers a vast array of finishing solutions from its dedicated in-house bindery. All brokers are protected.

Najib Jamal, President of Prodigy Graphics announced today the successful relocation of Prodigy to its new premises at 731 Millway Ave in Concord. Jamal said, "It was quite a task however with the commitment and dedication of numerous individuals, we are now settled, ready to serve our clients even better than before".

Jamal added, "One particular shining light in the monumental task of moving the plant was Steve Morrison of Engineered Business Solutions. Steve and his team were key players in orchestrating the move, ensuring Prodigy remained in production at all times during our transition."

"This move is the first of several steps the new Prodigy will be taking in implementing its strategic plan"