On May 1, 2025, SGK and SGS & Co formally merge to create Propelis. Propelis officially launches on May 7, 2025, and immediately rebrands the former Diadeis, IDL, and Stevenson operations under the Collide name. The Mauritius Publishing department (formerly Diadeis) becomes Collide, carrying forward its publishing craftsmanship into modern digital, design, and innovation-driven services. […]
Rebranded under SGK, ceased standalone IDL brand
On October 28, 2020, SGK announces a simplified brand portfolio integrating multiple subsidiaries into a single SGK identity. Starting in early 2021, IDL ceases as a standalone brand and is fully incorporated into SGK’s unified global brand solutions platform.
Diadeis acquired by SGS & Co
SGS & Co (a global leader in marketing production and packaging services) acquires Diadeis worldwide. The acquisition integrates the Mauritius site into a global network of design-to-print and creative services, significantly expanding its digital production, large-scale localization, print management, and artwork & premedia capabilities.
Matthews acquires Schawk; IDL integrated under SGK
Matthews International announces a definitive merger agreement to acquire Schawk, Inc. (NYSE: SGK) and completes the transaction on July 29, 2014. SGK becomes the flagship of Matthews’ Brand Solutions segment, consolidating IDL Worldwide under SGK’s global operations.
Acquired by SGS & Co; becomes part of SGS Color Services
Stevenson Color, Inc. is acquired by SGS & Co (a global marketing-production and packaging services leader). Post-acquisition, Stevenson operates under the SGS & Co umbrella, integrating its color-separation and prepress expertise into SGS’s global network.
Rebranded as Diadeis
The Mauritius office adopts the Diadeis name and grows into a leading creative production and premedia agency, offering packaging artwork, print production, and brand implementation services to major FMCG, luxury, and pharmaceutical brands worldwide.
Acquired by Matthews International
Matthews International completes an asset purchase of The Cloverleaf Group (including iDL, Inc.) for $34 million. Post-acquisition, iDL’s merchandising operations become part of Matthews’ Brand Solutions segment, with The Cloverleaf Group operating as a wholly owned subsidiary.
Acquisition by AIS (Advertising & Information Services)
Cataland’s publishing division is acquired by AIS, a French company specializing in multilingual premedia and publishing services for global clients. This acquisition marks the beginning of the site’s transition from traditional publishing to international production services, reflecting a shift towards more specialized and scalable production capabilities.
IDL is reorganized as iDL, Inc.
Formed The Cloverleaf Group.
Moves to 535 Wilmer Avenue and rebrands as Stevenson, The Color Company
Stevenson moves from Ridge Road to a new 78,000 sq ft facility at 535 Wilmer Avenue and rebrands as Stevenson, The Color Company. A 51″ seven-color Mitsubishi press is installed.