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FSSI Acquires Cathedral Business Services Division

Rome, NY – Marianne W. Gaige, Cathedral Corporation’s chairman and CEO, has announced an agreement under which Cathedral’s Business Services Division, encompassing several lines of business including financial services, government, healthcare and tolling services, will be acquired by FSSI, a leading California-based provider of print, mail and electronic document outsourcing services.

“I am delighted that FSSI also has a client-focused culture ingrained in each and every employee. The strategic choice to make our two very similar business organizations one will continue to provide service excellence to our existing customers while offering opportunities for further growth,” Gaige said.

Cathedral Corporation has grown over its nearly 110-year lifespan from a church envelope provider to serve an array of industries, particularly community- and membership-based organizations such as banks, credit unions, healthcare companies, insurance providers, government services and tolling services. Cathedral’s production plants in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Orlando, Florida, will complement FSSI’s existing facilities in Santa Ana, California, and Coppell, Texas, increasing FSSI’s capacity and geographic reach while strengthening organizational redundancy.

“We're tremendously pleased with this acquisition, which perfectly aligns with FSSI’s long-term vision to expand our presence to the East Coast while delivering enhanced services and support that will benefit both companies’ loyal clients as well as new customers,” said Jennifer Dietz, the CEO of FSSI, adding that clients across the country will gain access to trusted automation and reporting tools and client-facing technologies.

“We're excited to join forces with the talented Cathedral team and share with them the opportunity of employee-ownership,” Dietz added. “FSSI is poised to continue providing innovative print and mail and e-presentment solutions while propelling our business into a new chapter of growth and success.”

Gaige added that Cathedral Corporation’s Diocesan, Church and Nonprofit Division, including its headquarters and production facility in Rome, New York, and Letter Concepts facility in Berlin, Connecticut, will continue to serve its approximately 4,000 customers in the nonprofit arena, including more than 40 dioceses, archdioceses and religious orders, more than 3,800 churches of all denominations and a range of nonprofits including higher education institutions, police benefit organizations and social ministries.

“We remain committed to serve our foundational diocesan, church and nonprofit customers with print, mail and a range of electronic products and services,” Gaige emphasized.

About Cathedral Corporation

Creating opportunity from technological innovation has always been an important part of Cathedral Corporation’s strategy. From its beginnings in 1916, working with the U.S. Postal to supply mailed offering envelopes to its church customers, to today, the company has evolved to meet the changing needs of community- and member-based organizations. Known for providing a personalized experience focused on superior customer service, tailored products and commitment to quality assurance, Cathedral continually excels at positioning its clients for growth.

About FSSI

FSSI is an employee-owned, WBE-certified document outsourcing company that helps businesses maximize their impact and strategic value through highly customizable print, mail, digital and direct mail solutions. Serving the financial, insurance, healthcare and other regulated industries, FSSI is well-versed in the security and data practices necessary to manage confidential customer information and remain compliant. Learn more about FSSI’s capabilities at fssi-ca.com.