C2S official partner QBD has accelerated its plans for growth in 2024 by acquiring specialist design and print business Carter Graphics.
The deal sees Carter Graphics’ owner and director Mike Walker join QBD, a full-service marketing agency, to head up its new design & print division.
Founded in 2001 as one of the UK’s first specialist ecommerce website developers, QBD has developed and grown by assembling an in-house team of creative, technical and digital experts who are all specialists in their chosen fields. The Evesham-based agency, which also has offices in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, helps growing businesses of all sizes across the UK reach a wider audience, attract more customers and achieve their growth objectives.
Over the past five years, it has grown its team and service offering to encompass search engine optimisation, lead generation, social media, creative content, and branding and design.
The acquisition of Carter Graphics will see QBD’s client base benefit from Mike’s 30 years of experience in the print industry. It will allow QBD to maintain its high standards across the newly formed division and provide design and print solutions alongside its digital marketing offering.
Paul Dyer, QBD’s managing director, said: “Our acquisition of Carter Graphics marks another significant milestone in our growth journey, and we’re delighted to welcome Mike on board.
“Mike is a well-known and respected member of the business community here in Worcestershire, and there’s great synergy between our two businesses. Bringing them together was the logical next step.
“The past few years have seen us add more services into our offering as we’ve branched out from our web design and SEO roots to offer a full suite of digital marketing solutions. We can now provide additional value to clients by offering creative print, enabling us to deliver fully integrated multimedia campaigns across multiple marketing channels.
“And we’re set to announce even more services in the coming weeks, so watch this space. It’s an exciting time!”
Carter Graphics is a well-established graphic design and print management company, offering a one-stop solution for valued clients in the private and public sectors, including the Worcestershire County Council, Museums Worcestershire and the NHS. It provides design and print services and expertise across a broad spectrum of work, including brochures, flyers, annual reports, stationery, logo development, adverts, posters and exhibition displays.
Mike Walker has headed up the business for the past 11 years, having acquired it from its previous owner, who retired in 2013.
He said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity for me, and for the legacy of Carter Graphics, to become part of a forward-thinking and dynamic agency like QBD. The synergy between our print expertise and QBD’s comprehensive digital marketing services is immense. I’m particularly excited about integrating traditional print solutions with cutting-edge digital strategies to offer our clients a truly comprehensive marketing service.
“I’m delighted to join the team and am looking forward to contributing my knowledge and experience to help drive the success of our combined efforts.”
