Extends Expertise in Gift & Loyalty Card Market
August 5, 2026 – Niles, Illinois: Specialty Print Communications (SPC), a leader in marketing mail and print media solutions, added a strategically important capability to its production platform with the acquisition of the assets of the CPS-IL, LLC business unit of CPS Cards, based in Glendale Heights, IL. With an expertise in gift card & loyalty card personalization and fulfillment, CPS Cards brings an expertise that complements SPC’s market position as a leading producer of marketing mail and related solutions for large national brands.
“This was a strategic move that enables SPC to provide more end-to-end & efficient solutions for clients across retail, healthcare, insurance and other key markets, says Adam LeFebvre, President of SPC. “As we outlined the goals of this deal, it became clear to both sides this is a natural fit that puts SPC into an advantageous market position with more firepower directly under our control.”
Physical cards account for 54% of the overall $500B+ gift card market, according to Fortune Business Insights, with 5% annual forecasted growth through 2034. SPC is now well equipped to grow market share in this space with a flexible platform serving clients of all sizes.
CPS Cards solutions include card embossing, DOD imaging, magnetic strip encoding, scratch off applications, fulfillment and other services. “We couldn’t be more excited to join the SPC family,” states Jim Cooney, President of CPS Cards. “Our capabilities combined with SPC’s extensive direct mail production & lettershop expertise creates a total solution our clients will be very happy with.”
The CPS Cards Glendale Heights location will continue normal operations and remain fully staffed.
About SPC
SPC is a print media expert for large, national brands and known for our innovative direct mail solutions. Our highly nimble print platform produces over one billion pieces of mail annually, with integrated postal optimization, data & creative services, marketing technologies, fulfillment services, large format and card solutions. In 2026, SPC celebrates 30 years in business.
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