Pitman Co. acquires Charrette; expands into new markets
Pitman Company, an independent North American graphic arts supplier, has acquired the Charrette company, a provider of digital and traditional imaging supplies, equipment and services to the graphics, corporate and technical design marketplaces, and the largest provider of wide-format inkjet equipment, supplies and services in the U.S. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Charrette LLC becomes a division of the Pitman Company and will continue to operate under the Charrette name. John J. Ford III (“Jack”), president and chief executive officer of Charrette LLC, continues to head the new division.

Headquartered in Woburn, Mass., Charrette has 22 locations with 404 employees. Charrette continues its operations across the country as before, now serving customers nationwide as a division of the Pitman Company.

Founded in 1964, Charrette offers 40,000 inventoried items and full access to more than 100,000 products used in design and wide format imaging applications.

About Charrette LLC
Charrette is the industry’s largest supplier to the pay-for-print market that comprises color labs, sign shops, screen printers, digital print and repro shops. It also serves customers in graphic design firms, architectural, engineering and construction firms, large corporations, professional photographers, schools and museums.