Logomark (PPAI 110898, Platinum) has reached a deal with Forge52, allowing the latter to take a majority share of ownership of PPAI 100’s No. 12 supplier. Forge52 is a New York-based private equity firm that focuses primarily on investments of manufacturing companies.

  • Logomark CEO Trevor Gnesin is expected to remain in his current role, and Clive Goldberg, who is currently the company’s president, will work with him to manage operations and drive strategic priorities.
  • Bob Herzog, an operating partner of Forge52, will be brought on as a part of the leadership team once the acquisition has been made complete.

Bob Herzog

Operating Partner, Forge52

“Logomark has always been about our people, our partners and delivering exceptional value to our customers,” says Gnesin. “We are proud of what we have built, and we are excited to partner with Forge52. This investment enables us to accelerate our growth while staying true to the core principles that have guided us throughout our history.”

According to Logomark, the capital from Forget52’s investment will enable the supplier to expand innovation in products, enhance operational efficiency and continue to seek out strategic opportunities for growth.

This investment enables us to accelerate our growth while staying true to the core principles that have guided us throughout our history.”

Trevor Gnesin

CEO, Logomark

By keeping Gnesin in his role, Forge52 says it is signaling its acknowledgement of the foundation that Logomark has built that has allowed it to rise to its place in the branded merch industry. Going forward, the private equity firm claims it plans to honor and build upon that foundation.

“Forge52 recognizes the strength of the company that Trevor and his team have built,” says Daniel Ron, managing director at Forge52. “We are honored to support Logomark’s next chapter and look forward to partnering closely with Trevor, Clive and the broader leadership team.”