Riverarch Equity Partners (“Riverarch”), together with its portfolio company Clayton Kendall is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Concord Marketing Solutions (“Concord” or the “Company”), a leading provider of branded merchandise and marketing solutions to corporate customers.

Headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL, Concord is a leading provider of branded merchandise and marketing solutions to corporate and financial institution customers. The Company manages customized programs for its clients including white label e-commerce stores.

The strategic investment by Clayton Kendall unites two companies with a shared commitment to innovation, customer service, and operational excellence. The entire Concord management team, including Kirk Graves, Robert Conte, and CJ Ritterbusch, will remain with the Company, and the business will continue to operate from its Glendale Heights, IL facility, ensuring continuity for its employees and customers.

Dan Broudy, CEO of Clayton Kendall, commented, “We are thrilled to bring together two organizations that align so well in culture, mission, and service excellence. Concord has built a strong reputation for high-quality promotional solutions, and by joining forces, we are expanding our reach and capabilities to help brands grow and thrive.”

Added Kirk Graves, CEO of Concord “Partnering with Clayton Kendall is an exciting next step for our team and our customers. From the beginning, it was clear that our companies share the same values, dedication to service, and passion for helping brands succeed. This collaboration allows us to scale our offerings while maintaining the creativity and customer care that have been at the heart of Concord for over 30 years.”

The transaction for Riverarch was led by Andrew Wiechkoske, Managing Director; Dan Lebby, Senior Associate; and Amy Pickett, Associate. Wiechkoske and Lebby will continue to represent Riverarch on the Board of Directors of the combined Company. Senior debt financing for the transaction was provided by First Commonwealth Bank, in conjunction with Dollar Bank. Concord Marketing Solutions was represented by Artemis Transaction Advisors in the transaction.

Riverarch Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm that invests in market-leading companies where it can partner with management to support accelerated growth. Riverarch is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.