Norway: Merkur Grafisk and Make!Graphics are merging

Merkur Grafisk and Make!Graphics are merging, the parties announced in a recent press release.

“Together, the companies are establishing a group with national reach, operating in Oslo, Kristiansand, Sandnes, Bergen, and Trondheim. This provides customers with access to consistent, high-quality services across Norway’s most important regions,” the companies stated.

“This merger strengthens our position as the most flexible and comprehensive graphic production company in Norway. We gain a solid, long-term owner with an exciting international network, while adding highly qualified resources and strong brands to our client portfolio. This complements our existing capabilities perfectly, and I look forward to further developing the company for the benefit of the market, our owners, employees, and partners,” says Kjetil Sjøeng, CEO of Merkur Grafisk.

Espen Goa, who recently took over as interim CEO of Make!Graphics, is also pleased with the agreement:

“This is a strategic merger between two companies that complement each other very well. The strong overlap between Make!Graphics and Merkur provides a solid foundation for further growth and will offer our customers an even better customer journey. This is a journey I truly look forward to, and I already see many exciting opportunities ahead.”

MAKE!Graphics has a local presence across much of the country, from Kristiansand in the south to Trondheim in the north. In 2024, the company had a turnover of NOK 160.8 million.

Merkur Grafisk has invested heavily in recent years with its modern production facility at Langhus outside Oslo, and through the acquisition of several players – particularly within book production. In 2024, the company had a turnover of NOK 170.6 million.