The Messenger Co. Expands UK Footprint with Acquisition of Gateway Publishing

AUBURN, IN — Release Date: October 7, 2026 — The Messenger Co., parent company of Just Digital UK, today announced the acquisition of Gateway Publishing, expanding its presence in the United Kingdom and enhancing its capacity to serve a broader network of funeral professionals and families with exceptional care and responsiveness.

“Bringing Gateway Publishing into the Messenger family creates an opportunity to learn from one another, build on our shared strengths and elevate the personalization experience for funeral professionals and grieving families,” said Kevin Tkacz, President of The Messenger Co. “Together, we look forward to supporting the Gateway Publishing team, building on its strengths and creating efficiencies that help funeral professionals serve families with care.”

For more than a century, The Messenger Co. has served funeral professionals with a commitment to quality, reliability, and service excellence. Since 1913, the company has continued to evolve alongside its customers, investing in manufacturing excellence and trusted solutions that improve efficiency and help funeral professionals create special tributes for families.

“Personalized stationery offers families a meaningful way to reflect the unique life and legacy of someone they love,” said Andy Buckman, Chief Sales Officer for The Messenger Co. “We are honored to welcome the Gateway Publishing team to the Messenger family of brands and look forward to building on our shared commitment to helping funeral professionals create lasting tributes.”

About The Messenger Co.

Since 1913, The Messenger Co. has been a trusted stationery manufacturer serving more than 14,000 funeral homes across North America and the United Kingdom each year. Guided by a deep commitment to funeral professionals and the families they compassionately 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 with a shared dedication to innovation, partnership and exceptional care.

About Just Digital UK and Gateway Publishing

Just Digital UK and Gateway Publishing each have a proud history of serving funeral professionals and helping families honor loved ones through thoughtfully created personalized funeral stationery. Together as part of the Messenger family, the two companies will build on their shared commitment to quality, care, and dependable service—combining their experience and strengths to support funeral professionals and the families they serve for years to come.