Henry Wurst, Inc., a national leader in full service Marketing Communication solutions has acquired Kansas City-based Intelligent Marketing Solutions, Inc. (IMS) and a number of its key personnel.
Founded in 1982, IMS provides solutions to the direct marketing industry including data processing services and direct marketing programs including 
creative services, targeted list acquisition, multi-format printing, print personalization (digital, laser and inkjet), mailing services and campaign tracking. “In addition to adding additional capabilities in data-related services to our company, I am thrilled at the prospect of such a talented group of people joining the Henry Wurst, Inc. team,” said HWI President Mark Hanf. “These folks are truly experts in direct marketing.”
“The national scope and extensive print and marketing capabilities of Henry Wurst, Inc. together with the data capabilities of IMS make a very formidable marketing services powerhouse for clients,” said IMS owner Larry Medlin. “Together we will offer clients fully integrated marketing campaigns that deliver results.”
Medlin brings 30 years of marketing management experience to the HWI leadership team. Prior to founding IMS, he was a computer programmer and system analysis for Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City. His marketplace innovations include: first in the market to offer carrier route pre-sorting; first to utilize digital printing for commercial use; first to package training for internal marketing programs; and first to introduce a proven six-step production quality check-list.
Founded in 1937, Henry Wurst, Inc. provides targeted integrated marketing communications solutions and has facilities and offices in Kansas City and Denver.
For more information, contact:
Dean Hruby
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Henry Wurst, Inc.
720-933-4554
dhruby@henrywurst.com
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