Manchester based PFI Group are delighted to announce the acquisition of Cestrian Imaging, Cheadle, from Arian Group GmbH, Austria, heralding an exciting new era of investment for Cestrian’s highly regarded products and services and that of PFI Group’s ongoing growth plans.
Cestrian started operating in the early 1990’s as a sign company. They bought their first digital print machine in 1993 and grew quickly, being recognised as pioneers in the digital print sector.
Cestrian are renowned for their work in the out-of-home sector which they have been proud to work in for over 30 years and are known within the industry as the ‘go to partner’ in this field. In the last twenty years the company has developed to be considered as “best in class” for its digital print expertise. Alongside operating the very latest digital print equipment, the business also runs an automated workflow tool which is used by many clients to improve the speed and accuracy of projects from artwork supply to final delivery.
Cestrian has an enviable client list of well-known brands from fashion and homeware retailers to outdoor agencies and events companies. The company understands the challenges customers have and endeavour to provide solutions before problems occur. Cestrian’s mission has always been to create a ‘delight factor’.
Darren McMurray, PFI Group CEO commented: “PFI Group are delighted to welcome Cestrian Imaging and its team to the PFI family. There is a clear alignment between Cestrian and PFI, and the acquisition supports the businesses growth objectives. The acquisition of Cestrian Imaging is another significant milestone in the Group’s Buy & Build strategy, and further cements our leadership position within the sign and print industries.”
The PFI Group now comprises PFI Signs, GB Sign Solutions, Sign Plus, Lofthus Signs, In2 Signs & Graphics, Shades Graphics, Mardan Products, Futurama Group, Insignia Signs, Creative Display, SignMaster, Jasmine and Cestrian.