Diversified Global Graphics Group

Diversified Global Graphics Group, commonly known as DG3, was a commercial printing and graphic communications business headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Its operations developed from a specialist financial-services print broker into an international provider of time-sensitive printing, distribution, digital communications, regulatory reporting, and fulfillment services. The company maintained offices or operating facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, and Australia, allowing it to support clients whose communications needed to be produced and distributed across multiple financial markets and time zones. The business traces its origins to 1983, when Michael Cunningham established Cunningham Graphics International Inc. in the United States. CGI initially operated as a print broker for the financial-services industry. In 1989 it moved into print manufacturing in the New York metropolitan area, concentrating on fast-turnaround investment research and related documents. This specialization gave the company a position in a market where speed, accuracy, confidentiality, and simultaneous international distribution were important operating requirements. During the 1990s, CGI pursued the globalization of financial-market communications. It created the World Research Link through alliances with Roda Print in London and Workable Printing in Hong Kong. The network was designed to coordinate printing and distribution for global clients in multiple time zones. CGI also expanded through the acquisition of in-house print facilities operated by major financial institutions. According to the company history summarized in Wikipedia, it acquired ten such operations from among the world's twenty largest financial institutions and provided non-exclusive services to three others. CGI completed an initial public offering on Nasdaq in 1998 under the symbol CGII. It subsequently acquired Roda Print and Workable Printing, along with other printing operations and outsourcing contracts in the United States. In June 2000, Automatic Data Processing acquired CGI, and the business became ADP Graphic Communications within ADP's Investor Communications Division. A management buyout in 2004 separated CGI's European and Asian businesses from ADP and created The CGI Group under Peter Furlonge. Furlonge also acquired 3D Digital Ltd., leading to the formation of CGI Squared, a technology-oriented creative communications operation in Birmingham, England. In 2006, Furlonge acquired CGI's United States graphic-communications businesses from ADP, reconstituting the broader CGI operation. David Klaiss was promoted to president of the North American business and was credited in the company history with helping stabilize the operation and restore profitability. In 2007, CGI adopted the name Diversified Global Graphics Group, or DG3, and Michael Cunningham returned as group chief executive officer. The company received an investment from Arsenal Capital Partners in 2008 and appointed Larry Bloch as chairman. That year it acquired PharmAid Industries, a communications-services supplier to pharmaceutical companies, and Pace Press, a New York-area commercial printer. DG3 also formalized an arrangement involving Computershare Communication Services, a Computershare business, to support shareholder communications for public companies. It opened a facility focused on rapid-response worldwide fulfillment. Its United Kingdom marketing, corporate communications, and typesetting operation, DG3 Squared, was divested through a management buyout led by John White and became MADISONSOHO. DG3 later emphasized technology for regulated financial communications. In 2010 it introduced FundINSite, intended to help investment companies address new disclosure requirements, and released an XBRL viewer designed to improve the usability of regulatory filings. In November 2010 it announced the acquisition of UK-based 1StopXBRL Limited, an iXBRL and XBRL services provider active in the United States, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions. The company also promoted environmental and workplace initiatives. The United States Environmental Protection Agency recognized DG3 among the leading commercial printing companies in a national environmental-leadership survey, and the company participated in the EPA Green Power Partnership. DG3 received New Jersey Department of Transportation Platinum Smart Workplace recognition from 2007 through 2010, while DG3 Europe received a 2008 Green Business Awards honor. DG3 was also recognized in printing-industry competitions for digital printing, color quality, technical difficulty, and visual execution. The available reference material does not establish the company's current ownership, operating status, or whether the DG3 brand remains active.

Diversified Global Graphics Group developed from Cunningham Graphics International, founded by Michael Cunningham in the United States in 1983. CGI began as a print broker for financial-services clients and entered print manufacturing in the New York area in 1989, focusing on urgent investment research and other time-sensitive financial documents. In the 1990s, CGI built an international model around the globalization of financial markets. Its World Research Link alliance connected CGI with Roda Print in London and Workable Printing in Hong Kong. The arrangement coordinated simultaneous printing and distribution across time zones. CGI also acquired in-house print facilities from major financial institutions, allowing those institutions to outsource production while retaining access to specialized financial communications capabilities. CGI went public on Nasdaq in 1998 under CGII and acquired Roda Print, Workable Printing, and additional print operations. Automatic Data Processing acquired CGI in June 2000. The company was renamed ADP Graphic Communications and operated within ADP's Investor Communications Division. In 2004, Peter Furlonge acquired CGI's European and Asian operations from ADP in a management buyout, creating The CGI Group. He subsequently acquired 3D Digital Ltd. and formed CGI Squared, a technology-oriented creative communications business in Birmingham. Furlonge acquired CGI's US graphic-communications businesses from ADP in 2006. David Klaiss became president of the North American business and was associated with the effort to stabilize the company and restore profitability. In 2007 the organization adopted the DG3 name, and founder Michael Cunningham returned as group chief executive officer. DG3 received investment from Arsenal Capital Partners in 2008 and appointed Larry Bloch chairman. It expanded its customer base and capabilities through the acquisitions of PharmAid Industries, which served pharmaceutical communications, and Pace Press, a New York-area commercial printer. DG3 also established a relationship involving Computershare Communication Services and opened a rapid-response global fulfillment facility. Its UK DG3 Squared operation was sold through a management buyout led by John White and became MADISONSOHO. The company increasingly combined physical production with digital and regulatory services. FundINSite was launched in 2010 to assist investment companies with disclosure obligations, while an XBRL viewer sought to make electronically filed information easier to use. Later in 2010, DG3 announced the acquisition of 1StopXBRL Limited, a UK provider of XBRL and iXBRL services. DG3's public profile also included environmental and workplace programs. The EPA recognized it among leading commercial printers in an environmental-leadership survey, and DG3 participated in the EPA Green Power Partnership. The New Jersey Department of Transportation recognized its workplace and commuter initiatives from 2007 through 2010, and DG3 Europe received a Green Business Awards honor in 2008. Printing-industry awards in 2009 and 2010 recognized aspects of its digital printing, color, technical execution, and visual quality. The available sources do not clarify the company's later ownership, management, or current status.

• 2010

  DG3 expands into disclosure technology

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  DG3 launches FundINSite and an XBRL viewer, then announces the acquisition of 1StopXBRL Limited.

• 2008

  DG3 receives investment and broadens its service base

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  Arsenal Capital Partners invests in DG3; the company appoints Larry Bloch chairman and acquires PharmAid Industries and Pace Press.

• 2007

  The company becomes DG3

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  CGI changes its name to Diversified Global Graphics Group, while Michael Cunningham returns as group chief executive officer.

• 2004

  Management buyout creates The CGI Group

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  Peter Furlonge acquires CGI's European and Asian operations from ADP and later adds 3D Digital Ltd.

• 2000

  CGI is acquired by ADP

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  Automatic Data Processing acquires CGI and places it within the Investor Communications Division as ADP Graphic Communications.

• 1998

  CGI completes its initial public offering

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  CGI lists on Nasdaq under CGII and expands through acquisitions, including Roda Print and Workable Printing.

• 1990

  World Research Link is formed

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  CGI forms a strategic alliance with Roda Print in London and Workable in Hong Kong to coordinate international financial printing and distribution.

• 1989

  CGI enters print manufacturing

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  The company establishes itself in the New York metropolitan area as a manufacturer specializing in rapid-turnaround investment research.

• 1983

  Cunningham Graphics International is founded

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  Michael Cunningham establishes CGI in the United States as a print broker serving financial-services clients.

A technology-enabled, international graphic communications partner for financial, pharmaceutical, investor-relations, and regulated-information clients, differentiated by rapid turnaround, cross-border production, regulatory expertise, and coordinated distribution.

• International financial printing and distribution · 1990

  World Research Link

  A network created through CGI's alliances with Roda Print in London and Workable Printing in Hong Kong. It coordinated the production and distribution of financial research and related communications across multiple time zones for internationally active clients.

• Investment disclosure technology · 2010

  FundINSite

  A product introduced in 2010 to help investment companies address new disclosure requirements. The available reference describes it as part of DG3's move toward technology-supported regulatory and investor communications.

• Regulatory reporting software · 2010

  XBRL viewer

  Proprietary software released by DG3 to improve the usability of filings prepared under XBRL-related regulatory requirements, particularly for investment companies and other financial-information users.

• Regulatory data services

  iXBRL and XBRL services

  Services strengthened through DG3's announced acquisition of 1StopXBRL Limited. They covered XBRL and iXBRL work in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other international jurisdictions.

• Global print fulfillment · 2008

  Rapid-response worldwide fulfillment

  A fulfillment capability and dedicated facility intended to support fast international delivery of printed and shareholder-communication materials for clients operating across geographic markets.

• 2010

  Launch of FundINSite and XBRL viewerProduct launch

  Background

  Investment companies faced evolving disclosure and electronic-reporting requirements.

  Action taken

  DG3 introduced FundINSite and released an XBRL viewer designed to support compliance-related communications and make structured regulatory information more usable.

  Aftermath

  The launches reinforced DG3's shift from conventional print production toward integrated financial-information and regulatory technology services.

  Source

• 2010

  Acquisition of 1StopXBRLM&A

  Background

  DG3 was developing a broader technology and services platform for electronic financial reporting.

  Action taken

  DG3 announced the acquisition of UK-based 1StopXBRL Limited, a provider of XBRL and iXBRL services.

  Aftermath

  The transaction was intended to strengthen DG3's ability to support XBRL-related work in the United States, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions.

  Source

• 2008

  Expansion into pharmaceutical and commercial printingM&A

  Background

  DG3 sought to broaden its customer and service base beyond financial printing.

  Action taken

  The company acquired PharmAid Industries and Pace Press, formalized a Computershare-related shareholder-communications arrangement, and opened a rapid-response global fulfillment facility.

  Aftermath

  These actions expanded DG3's exposure to pharmaceutical communications, commercial printing, shareholder communications, and international fulfillment.

  Source

• 2007

  Rebranding as Diversified Global Graphics GroupStrategy

  Background

  Following the rebuilding of CGI's business after its ADP ownership period, the group sought a name reflecting its international scope and broader communications offering.

  Action taken

  CGI changed its name to Diversified Global Graphics Group, using DG3 as its principal short form, and brought Michael Cunningham back as group chief executive.

  Aftermath

  The DG3 identity became associated with the group's international printing, fulfillment, digital, and regulatory communications services.

  Source

• 2000

  Sale to Automatic Data ProcessingM&A

  Background

  CGI had developed into a financial communications and production business with capabilities relevant to ADP's investor-communications activities.

  Action taken

  Automatic Data Processing acquired CGI and integrated it as ADP Graphic Communications.

  Aftermath

  The business operated within ADP's Investor Communications Division until later management buyouts separated parts of the operation.

  Source

• 1998

  Public offering and international acquisition expansionM&A

  Background

  CGI was expanding its financial-printing network as markets became more international and clients needed coordinated production across regions.

  Action taken

  The company completed its Nasdaq initial public offering and acquired Roda Print, Workable Printing, and additional printing businesses and outsourcing operations.

  Aftermath

  The move provided a public-company platform and broadened CGI's international and North American production network.

  Source

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