FM Expressions

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A Better Way to Decorate

FM Expressions is a technology-based manufacturing and distribution company in the custom apparel space. The company utilizes state-of-the-art European pre-press automation, combined with digital art management and proprietary automation technology, to service fast turn screen print and heat transfer customers. Falfurrias Capital announced its investment in FM Expressions in July 2016.

Milestones

July 2016
FM Expressions acquisition
Ownership Period
Under the leadership of Executive Chairman, Ken Walker, built out a high performance executive team including CEO, CFO, and key operations roles

Operational Value add

  • In addition to CEO and CFO executive team additions, bolstered the next level of management with the following hires: Director of Operations, Customer Experience Manager, Program and Quality Manager, and a Director of Technology Development
  • Implemented Pareto principles to increase oversight of customer and internal quality, and to reduce production errors (> 50%)
  • Launched Printro, a web-to print SaaS platform to tech-enable the artwork storage, product creation, webstore upload, order aggregation, print and ship workflow process
Interim CEO / CFO
Nathan Anderson / Rita Ruan
Falfurrias Partners
Marc Oken, Ken Walker, Chip Johnson
Board of Directors
Ken Walker (Executive Chairman), Marc Oken, Chip Johnson, Robert Butters
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