The Messenger Co. Acquires Gateway Publishing to Expand UK Operations

The Messenger Co., parent company of Just Digital UK, announced today the strategic acquisition of Gateway Publishing. This move significantly expands Messenger’s presence in the United Kingdom while enhancing its capacity to serve a broader network of funeral professionals and families with increased care and responsiveness.

Elevating Personalization and Service Excellence

The integration brings together two dedicated teams focused on providing high-quality, compassionate solutions to the deathcare industry. Kevin Tkacz, President of The Messenger Co., highlighted the mutual benefit of bringing Gateway Publishing into the Messenger family, noting that it creates a valuable opportunity to learn from one another, build on shared strengths, and elevate the overall personalization experience for funeral professionals and grieving families.

Tkacz emphasized that Messenger looks forward to supporting the Gateway Publishing team, building on its core strengths, and creating new efficiencies that help funeral professionals serve families with standard-setting care.

Since 1913, The Messenger Co. has served funeral professionals with an enduring commitment to quality, reliability, and service excellence. For over a century, the organization has continuously evolved alongside its client base, investing in manufacturing capabilities and trusted solutions that streamline operational efficiency while helping funeral directors craft deeply meaningful tributes.

A Shared Commitment to Honoring Lives

Personalized stationery remains a vital component of the grieving and remembrance process. Andy Buckman, Chief Sales Officer for The Messenger Co., stated that personalized stationery offers families a meaningful way to reflect the unique life and legacy of someone they love.

Buckman added that the company is honored to welcome the Gateway Publishing team to the Messenger family of brands and looks forward to building on their shared commitment to helping funeral professionals create lasting tributes.

About The Messenger Co.

Since 1913, The Messenger Co. has served as a trusted stationery manufacturer supporting more than 14,000 funeral homes across North America and the United Kingdom annually. Guided by a deep commitment to funeral professionals and the families they serve, Messenger provides meaningful products, dependable service, and thoughtful solutions that help honor every life.

The Messenger family of companies includes Just Digital UK, Express Funeral Funding, Thumbies, and CemSites, each bringing distinct, complementary expertise united by a shared dedication to innovation, strategic partnership, and exceptional care.