CJK Group to Acquire Select Business Assets of Vicks Print and Logistics
Sheridan to carry forward Vicks’ legacy serving educational music publishing industry.
Max Reumann
Oct 27, 2025
BRAINERD, MN – Sheridan, a division of CJK Group, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire select business assets of Vicks Lithograph & Printing Corp (“Vicks Print”) and Vicks Logistics Corp (“Vicks Logistics”). Vicks Print and Vicks Logistics, a leading supplier to the educational music publishing industry, has entrusted Sheridan to continue serving its customers upon the successful closing of the transaction, expected for Q4.
Vicks Print & Vicks Logistics have been a trusted partner to music, niche educational, and religious publishers for over a century, building its reputation on quality, reliability, and strong customer relationships. Sheridan looks forward to continuing to serve Vicks’ long-standing customers with the same high standards they have come to expect.
Chris Kurtzman, CEO of CJK Group, commented: “We are honored that Vicks has placed its trust in Sheridan to carry forward its legacy of service to the educational music publishing industry. This acquisition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting specialized markets with tailored solutions and dedicated expertise. We are excited to welcome these customers and look forward to strengthening and expanding on the exceptional foundation Vicks has built.”
Dwight Vicks, President of both Vicks Print & Vicks Logistics, added: “Choosing Sheridan and CJK Group as the next stewards of our customers and our legacy was an easy decision. Their reputation for quality and their deep understanding of the publishing and distribution industries assure us that the clients we have served for generations will continue to thrive.”
Sheridan is one of the country’s largest printing and publishing services providers. At the core of CJK Group’s strategy is investment in employees, equipment, technologies, and thoughtful acquisitions that align with the company’s principles and values.
Vicks Print & Vicks Logistics have been a trusted partner to music, niche educational, and religious publishers for over a century, building its reputation on quality, reliability, and strong customer relationships. Sheridan looks forward to continuing to serve Vicks’ long-standing customers with the same high standards they have come to expect.
Chris Kurtzman, CEO of CJK Group, commented: “We are honored that Vicks has placed its trust in Sheridan to carry forward its legacy of service to the educational music publishing industry. This acquisition reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting specialized markets with tailored solutions and dedicated expertise. We are excited to welcome these customers and look forward to strengthening and expanding on the exceptional foundation Vicks has built.”
Dwight Vicks, President of both Vicks Print & Vicks Logistics, added: “Choosing Sheridan and CJK Group as the next stewards of our customers and our legacy was an easy decision. Their reputation for quality and their deep understanding of the publishing and distribution industries assure us that the clients we have served for generations will continue to thrive.”
Sheridan is one of the country’s largest printing and publishing services providers. At the core of CJK Group’s strategy is investment in employees, equipment, technologies, and thoughtful acquisitions that align with the company’s principles and values.