Color Communications, LLC (“CC”), headquartered in Chicago, IL, is the global industry leader in the design, production, and fulfillment of highly accurate color merchandising tools.  The Company manufactures color systems, color cards, fan decks, decorator kits, and color samples for the major suppliers of decorative paint, stain, and coatings.  In addition, CC provides color books, samples, and standards for the automotive OEM and refinish markets.  CC has served major paint manufacturers for decades, supplying marketing materials to support the sale of paint, stain, and coatings where a highly accurate representation of color is required.  Paint, stain, and coating manufacturers outsource the production of color matching tools and systems to suppliers such as CC, who then commonly ship finished samples to retail locations, thus providing a critical fulfillment step in the supply chain.  These manufacturers rely on their color collateral to represent the quality of their product to the consumer, architect, contractor, designer, OEM, refinisher, or other discerning end-user.

The Company has a dedicated direct sales team serving North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.  CC’s long-term relationships with blue chip customers attest to its reputation for product innovation, high quality product offering, and outstanding customer service.  The company’s website, www.ccicolor.com, presents the products and services provided on the Color Merchandise drop-down menu.

CMA acquired the net assets of Color Communications, Inc. (October, 2017), providing a solution for the founding shareholder who lacked a succession plan.   CMA’s plan is to grow the business by continuing to deliver quality product, superior service, and product innovation to core and adjacent markets.

CMA found the business attractive for investment due to:

  • CC’s leading position in a niche market with consistent demand for a consumable product
  • The Company’s entrenched relationships with exacting blue-chip, global customers
  • CC’s reputation for quality, innovation, and service, earned since its founding in 1972
  • The Company substantially aligns with the stated objectives and management talents of CMA