Rowmark history

In 1993, Fred purchased the sole sales and marketing rights for the awards and engraving market from Rowland.

In 1996, Rowmark established a distribution warehouse in the Netherlands to respond to increasing European demand.

Although the company’s founder, Fred Kremer, has been gone since his untimely death in 1997, it’s clear that his vision is alive and well, and his legacy continues to be nurtured by the Rowmark Team.

On September 2, 1998, Rowmark’s new facility in Findlay, Ohio was officially declared open.

In 1999, Rowmark established its first joint venture to bring digital color to Rowmark through sublimatable products.

In 2001, when the industry began to see a greater infusion of laser engravers, Rowmark quickly responded by introducing a series of products engineered specifically for laser engraving.

2007 marked a new chapter in Rowmark’s history. It was announced late in 2006 that management and members of the Kremer Family had agreed to a deal with Clearview Capital, giving the private equity firm a controlling interest in the company with senior management.

In July 2009, Rowmark acquired Delmar Products’ Engravable Division.

In June 2011, Rowmark acquired Southtech Plastics, Inc. as part of its strategy to develop a decorative plastics platform.

In In 2013, management along with Clearview Capital completed a sale of the company to Bertram Capital.