Martin Yale Acquires Count Machinery

Martin Yale Industries announced its acquisition of Count Machinery Company on Sunday, September 13 at GRAPH EXPO 15.

"The Count acquisition is a perfect strategic fit for Martin Yale, from both a brand and product perspective," states Greg German, Martin Yale Industries President. "Its existing lineup of machines adds depth to our portfolio of print finishing products and allows us entree into the high-speed perforating, scoring, and creasing markets. The Count brand name is highly recognized and its machines are well known for their quality and reliability."

The Count Machinery Company is a U.S.-based manufacturer of quality print finishing equipment, and has served the global graphic arts industry for over 55 years. Its extensive range of innovative bindery and finishing solutions include UV-coating machines, digital creasing machines, crash numbering machines, inkjet number machines, and perforating and scoring machines.

The acquisition of Count Machinery positions Martin Yale to offer a greater variety of products to the print finishing market, from lower volume desktop machines to high-speed floor models. As part of the acquisition, Count's manufacturing operation in Escondido, CA will be relocated to Martin Yale's facility in Wabash, Indiana. This move will increase production capacity and efficiency, as well as ensure that the high standard of customer service and technical support that Count has been known for continues.

"Joining forces with Martin Yale is an exciting opportunity for Count," says Dave Gilbert, President of The Count Machinery Company. "It will enable us to focus our efforts on continued product development and distribution, while boosting our production capacity and manufacturing capabilities. We are excited to join the Martin Yale family of brands."