The Messenger Company today announced the acquisition of BerylMartin and Bright Corporation, uniting three organizations in the funeral services industry. The transaction expands Messenger’s portfolio of personalized products, product design capabilities, and service offerings for funeral service providers.
Company Backgrounds and Acquisition Objectives
Founders Frank and Susan Brummett established BerylMartin in 2000 to help funeral directors provide families with custom memorial products. Joining Messenger allows BerylMartin to scale its personalization offerings, speed up product development, and expand its customer reach.
Bright Corporation is a family-owned business that has supplied funeral professionals with stationery and administrative products for more than 75 years.
Leadership Commentary
Kevin Tkacz, CEO of The Messenger Co., stated that the acquisitions are designed to offer funeral professionals a wider range of products and operational support. BerylMartin brings specialized personalization capabilities, while Bright Corporation contributes decades of trusted industry service. Tkacz noted that combining these strengths with Messenger’s existing scale and distribution will enable continuous product innovation and improved customer service.
Frank Brummett, founder and manager of BerylMartin, emphasized that the acquisition benefits existing clients by providing greater resources. He explained that Messenger’s backing will help BerylMartin develop new memorial products and support funeral directors in helping families preserve personal memories.
Customer Operations and Contact Information
Customer service representatives and sales contacts for all three companies remain unchanged. Funeral directors and partners can continue using existing phone lines:
- The Messenger Co.: 800.827.5151
- BerylMartin: 219.922.8935
- Bright Corporation: 800.428.6424
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