SGK Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1953

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 6,567

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Buyout/​LBO
  • (Announced)

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 15

SGK General Information

Description

Provider of brand development services catering to consumer packaged goods, retail, and healthcare industries. The company provides brand development, brand activation, brand deployment, marketing, advertising, and package design services.

Contact Information

Website
www.sgkinc.com
Formerly Known As
Schawk
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 1695 South River Road
  • Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • United States
+1 (847)
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Other Commercial Services
Consulting Services (B2B)
Parent Company
Matthews International
Vertical(s)
AdTech, SaaS, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 1695 South River Road
  • Des Plaines, IL 60018
  • United States
+1 (847)

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SGK Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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SGK Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of brand development services catering to consumer packaged goods, retail, and healthcare industries. The compa
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Des Plaines, IL
6,567 As of 2025

Louisville, KY
 

Boston, MA
 
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SGK Competitors (14)

One of SGK’s 14 competitors is SGS & Co, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Louisville, KY.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
SGS & Co Private Equity-Backed Louisville, KY
Brafton Corporation Boston, MA
Britton Marketing & Design Group Corporate Backed or Acquired Fort Wayne, IN
Overture Promotions Private Equity-Backed Waukegan, IL
Red Door Interactive Corporation San Diego, CA
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SGK Patents

  • 12

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • 11

    Granted

  • 1

    Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

SGK Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20160063576-A1 Media generation system and methods of performing the same related applications Pending 27-Aug-2014
US-D716667-S1 Flexible pouch Active 20-Feb-2013
US-D727054-S1 Film dispenser Active 20-Feb-2013
US-D716668-S1 Flexible pouch Active 20-Feb-2013
US-9567139-B2 Flexible pouch and dock system Active 20-Feb-2013 B65D47/305
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SGK Signals

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SGK Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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SGK Acquisitions (15)

SGK’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Brandimage Desgrippes & Laga for . The deal was made on 19-Oct-2011.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Brandimage Desgrippes & Laga 19-Oct-2011 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
Real Branding 11-Nov-2010 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
Evans & Hollands 22-Sep-2010 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
DJPA Partnership 12-Jan-2009 Merger/Acquisition Other Commercial Services
Brandmark International Holding 31-Dec-2008 Merger/Acquisition Media and Information Services (B2B)
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SGK Exits (1)

SGK’s most recent exit was on 21-Sep-1992 from Filtertek. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Filtertek 21-Sep-1992 Completed
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SGK FAQs

  • When was SGK founded?

    SGK was founded in 1953.

  • Where is SGK headquartered?

    SGK is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

  • What is the size of SGK?

    SGK has 6,567 total employees.

  • What industry is SGK in?

    SGK’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is SGK a private or public company?

    SGK is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of SGK?

    The current valuation of SGK is .

  • What is SGK’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for SGK is .

  • How much funding has SGK raised over time?

    SGK has raised $85M.

  • Who are SGK’s investors?

    Filtertek has invested in SGK.

  • Who are SGK’s competitors?

    SGS & Co, Brafton, Britton Marketing & Design Group, Overture Promotions, and Red Door Interactive are some of the 14 competitors of SGK.

  • When was SGK acquired?

    SGK was acquired on 08-Jan-2025.

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