The CSM Group Story…
Founded
CSM Group, Inc. was founded by Michael Patch on January 19, 2000 as a full service print management organization.
First year sales: $370,000
Sales Doubled
Sales more than doubled to over $700,000
All sales resulted from prospecting new accounts
Broke $1M in Sales
Sales exceed $1,000,000 for the first time.
Team Expands
CFO hired to oversee all accounting functions
Continued Growth
- CSM Group, Inc. adds Client Administration Manager
- Office space tripled as corporate location is moved to a new facility
- Large-scale investment made in new technology and equipment
- Web page development and e-commerce capabilities in development
Online Capabilities
- Sales surpass $1.25 million
- E-commerce development completed (initial phase)
- On-line ordering & tracking capabilities rolled out
- On-line proofing & real time reporting capabilities are rolled out
$2M sales barrier broken
Sales surpass $2.0 million
Diversification
CSM Group, Inc. diversifies product base and offers Promotional Products
E-commerce
CSM Group, Inc. celebrates 10-year Anniversary
Updated E-commerce development and on-line capabilities significantly enhanced
New Location
CSM Group, Inc moves corporate office to a new larger location to handle growth and expanding services
New Hire
Director of Marketing hired to facilitate the communications and capabilities of CSM Group, Inc.
Sales Increase
Sales surpass $2.5 million
15th Anniversary
CSM Group, Inc. celebrates 15-year Anniversary
Director of Client Service hired to oversee the expansion the CSM Group, Inc. client base and to handle the daily communications amongst the diverse client base
Record Year
Record year as Sales surpass $2.7 million
Celebration
Owners Michael & Denise Patch celebrate 30 years of industry experience