Keypoint Intelligence has announced it has acquired Karstedt Partners LLC of Eden, New York. The transaction enables Keypoint Intelligence to accelerate product development efforts to serve all facets of the packaging supply chain that is under extreme pressure to come up with new products and practices over the next decade.

Founded in 1996, Karstedt Partners has been a trusted source for insights, innovations and consulting services to constituents in all sectors of the consumer products and packaging supply chain.

"As part of the Keypoint Intelligence family and using the extensive tools and capabilities of its extremely talented team of researchers and analysts, Karstedt Partners will be able to have an even greater impact on the industry that we love so deeply," said Kevin Karstedt, CEO and founder, Karstedt Partners. "My partner Jeff Wettersten and I are very pleased to be able to expand the level of consulting and information sharing to an extended range of clients in an industry that is experiencing unprecedented challenges in supply chain and technology disruption."

"We are excited about the growth opportunities and expansion of our offerings in the packaging and labels market," said Anthony Sci, president and CEO, Keypoint Intelligence. "Combining Keypoint Intelligence's focus on improving business goals and increasing bottom lines with Karstedt Partners' unbiased analysis and assessments of the ever-changing landscape of digital package printing is a powerful combination and will allow us to further serve our customers."