Merchandise Mania have announced that the company has been acquired by the Chicago-based print and promotional management firm, InnerWorkings Inc.

It is reported that InnerWorkings undertook an extensive review of the UK corporate promotional products market before approaching Merchandise Mania as their preferred business partner. Their excellent reputation, strength in the marketplace and above all, their potential to grow made then stand out. Also their supplier network was seen as a key strength and an important enhancement to InnerWorkings’ global supplier base.

Merchandise Mania stated that ”We are of like-minds in our business approach, shared values and commitment to customer service. The synergy and mutual respect between our two companies is set to provide a strong platform for growth.”

Continuity of operations in the UK will be assured with the same management team responsible for day-to-day business. It’s very much business as usual, with Simon Patnick and his team continuning to run the day to day operations.

InnerWorkings have a targeted global revenue of $860 million for 2012, and are a Nasdaq listed leading provider of managed print and promotional solutions to global corporate clients.

The company’s head office is based in Chicago with 35 offices in North America, South America and Europe.

For more information on InnerWorkings visit:

www.inwk.com