SYSTEM SOLUTIONS - Baldwin Technology Company, Inc.

Where there’s printing there’s BALDWIN
For more than 95 years Baldwin Technology Company, BALDWIN Inc. Technology has been innovating, Company designing, Inc. has been manufacturing, designing, manufacturing
marketing
and servicing process automation systems and associated and marketing consumables. process automation Throughout systems the course and of their associated Company’s
history and with the support of our dedicated customers, consumables we have for print become since one 1918. of the Over leading the course system of suppliers our history globally. and
with your support and assistance, we have become one of the leading
As you may know, Forsyth system Capital suppliers • Advancement internationally. of our operational expertise with proven dis
Investors recently acquired Baldwin ciplines and processes from our partner – improved
and I am excited to join Our the talented broad technical quality, know-how, performance which and comes service from for being our partners. constantly
leadership team as the Company’s
in touch with printing worldwide, means BALDWIN can quickly
While this may seem like a significant amount of change,
new Chief Executive Officer. develop As specific system solutions to suit the market and meet
we believe that Baldwin is better positioned today than ever
current and potential customers’ expectations to the highest level. Let me share with you
before to utilize its unmatched technical skills and extensive
or suppliers, we hope that how you’re our leadership in technology can benefit you.
market intelligence to deliver highly-engineered system solutions
that drive value for our customers in the following areas:
excited about this news as we
believe this partnership enables us
to be a better, more stable partner • Improving print quality
to you. To better explain the benefits to our partners, I wanted to • Increasing productivity and reliability
provide some background on our new investor, Forsyth Capital
• Reducing costs
Investors.
We handle:
• Stabilizing / improving • Safeguarding print resources: quality
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Forsyth Capital is an investment firm
• Increasing productivity and making processes more reliable
focused on making long-term investments in capital equipment – Minimizing waste (paper, ink, fountain solution, etc.)
• Reducing costs
manufacturing companies like Baldwin. Forsyth Capital is not a – Lessening water and chemical use
• Safeguarding resources:
short-term focused “private-equity” firm that intends to “buyand-flip”
Baldwin in three to five years. Instead it is a true partner
– Reducing the energy required
BALDWIN – leader in print
– Less waste (paper, ink, fountain solution etc.)
– Using less water – Improving and chemicals
working (and workplace) conditions
looking to invest in and build Baldwin through organic and acquisition
growth initiatives over the long-term. Additionally, Forsyth
process automation
– Reducing the – Developing energy required environmentally friendly solutions
– Improving working (and workplace) conditions
Capital brings proven operating experience and disciplines to
– Transferring know-how through consultancy and training
– Environmentally friendly solutions
Baldwin that will enhance performance levels, thereby allowing
across the entire print process
– Transferring know-how through consultancy and
us to more effectively work with our partners for the long-term. Our resources worldwide are dedicated to quickly and
training across the whole print process
Forsyth Capital’s differentiated approach will undoubtedly benefit
Baldwin and all of you who work with us on a daily basis.
efficiently serving your needs; therefore, we hope you will
contact us whenever you need assistance. Thank you for your
continued support during the challenging periods of time,
Some of the benefits to Baldwin and its partners as a result Our worldwide of the network of service and sales means we can
and we can now confidently say that we look forward to
transaction are:
assist our customers around the world quickly and efficiently –
serving you for many years to come.
• More stable capital base resulting from significant debt with comprehensive advice and on-site assistance anywhere.
reduction and our partnership with a long-term equity
provider – improved long-term viability for our partners. Where there’s printing there’s BALDWIN.
• Enhanced focus on strategic growth initiatives and
reinvestment in the business not governed by the short-term
pressures of being a public company – increased innovation
and product development to support our partners.
Kyle Chapman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Mark T. Becker, President and Chief Executive Officer