Bellevue, Wash. – April 18, 2022 – In a strategic move to bolster its supply chain and enhance production capabilities, The Pokémon Company International has announced the acquisition of Millennium Print Group, a leading US-based manufacturer specializing in trading cards and packaging. This acquisition marks a significant step for both companies, solidifying a long-standing partnership and paving the way for future growth and innovation in the trading card industry. Millennium Print Group, located in North Carolina, has been a crucial partner to The Pokémon Company International since 2015, serving as the primary printer for the globally renowned Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG).
The acquisition aims to leverage and expand Millennium Print Group’s existing infrastructure, expertise, and scale, transforming it into a premier printing hub for trading cards that will serve not only Pokémon but also the broader industry. While becoming a part of The Pokémon Company International, Millennium Print Group will continue to operate as an independent entity, maintaining its autonomy while benefiting from significant investment and industry-leading expertise.
Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International, emphasized the strategic importance of this acquisition, stating, “The talented team at Millennium Print Group has been instrumental in our ability to deliver the high-quality Pokémon Trading Card Game products that our fans expect for nearly a decade.” He further added, “By deepening our relationship, we aim to strengthen our collaboration and ensure the continued delivery of top-tier Pokémon TCG offerings. Concurrently, we are committed to developing Millennium Print Group into an even more advanced and expansive organization, benefiting all of its clientele.”
Terry Pegram, CEO of Millennium Print Group, also expressed enthusiasm about the future, “Millennium Print Group’s journey has been closely intertwined with the rise of the Pokémon brand and the Pokémon Trading Card Game over the past decade.” Pegram continued, “We have built a remarkable relationship with The Pokémon Company International, an organization that truly embodies its values. This new chapter promises significant advantages for our operations and our employees. We are excited to continue supporting our team members and customers as we expand Millennium’s role as a premier global printer for trading cards.”
This acquisition signals a strong commitment from The Pokémon Company International to not only maintain the quality and availability of the Pokémon Trading Card Game but also to invest in the growth and advancement of the trading card printing industry as a whole through Millennium Print Group. For more information about The Pokémon Company International, please visit www.Pokemon.com and to explore Millennium Print Group’s capabilities, visit www.mprintgroup.com.
About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages Pokémon property outside of Asia. It oversees brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, animated series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Launched in Japan in 1996, Pokémon is a leading global entertainment franchise. For more details, visit www.pokemon.com.
About Millennium Print Group
Millennium Print Group (MPG), a division of Park Communications, is a distinguished printing company based in North Carolina, specializing in TCG printing. Acquired in 2014, Millennium has significantly invested in growth to become a premier printing provider in the region. For more information, visit www.mprintgroup.com.
