ID Images Acquires Hickman Label

Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, ID Images, Brunswick, Ohio, has acquired Hickman Label, Lebanon, Tennessee. The acquisition marks the fifth add-on investment for ID Images since it became a Sole Source Capital portfolio company in August 2021. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

Founded in 2016, Hickman Label is a provider of highly customized label solutions for the on-demand inkjet market. On-demand inkjet labels enable customers to print small batch, prime labels via their own desktop printers. In addition, Hickman’s robust ordering platform has the unique capability of integrating into its distribution customers’ websites utilizing a plug-in tool. The company sells to a mix of distributors and end-users with more than 2,000 active customers across North America.

“We are thrilled to partner with the team at Hickman Label,” said Scott Sussman, partner and chief investment officer of Sole Source Capital. “Hickman’s impressive online ordering platform and expertise in the rapidly growing on-demand label market introduces a compelling new growth avenue for ID Images’ platform.”

“ID Images and Hickman Label share similar commitments to the success of their customers and employees,” said Jeff Fielkow, president and CEO of ID Images. “We look forward to working with the Hickman family and the entire Hickman Label team. This acquisition will greatly increase ID Images’ omnichannel presence. We look forward to providing Hickman’s products to our customer base while simultaneously extending our product line to Hickman’s customers.”

“ID Images is the perfect fit to maximize Hickman Label’s potential,” added Neil and Frank Hickman of Hickman Labels. “Our unique approach to providing quick turnaround for labels will complement ID Images’ resources, enabling us to meet an even wider variety of customer needs. We are excited to partner with Jeff and his team.”

Source: ID Images

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