Ironwood Lithographers and Heritage Graphics, two Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: CGX) companies located in the Phoenix, AZ, area, have announced their merger into one graphic communications company. The two companies combine complementary graphic communications capabilities and, together, provide an even greater range of services to their clients. The combined company will operate under the Ironwood Lithographers name.

“We decided to merge the two companies together in order to enhance the value that our customers receive and enhance operating efficiencies,” said Joe R. Davis, chairman and chief executive officer of Consolidated Graphics. “Both companies were profitable and thriving independently in a difficult economy, and combining the two entities will allow Consolidated Graphics to maximize our service offerings in Arizona and throughout the Southwest region of the country.”