# Esko acquires Chicago label and artwork software firm Blue Software

Esko acquired Blue Software, a Chicago-based label and artwork management software company, from Diversis Capital and Schawk Digital Solutions. Blue will be combined with Esko's Platform for Brands.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-07-19
- Where: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: label and artwork management software, packaging design software

## Companies

- [Esko](https://endata.com/companies/3623.md) (acquirer)
- [Blue Software](https://endata.com/companies/3624.md) (target)
- [Diversis Capital](https://endata.com/companies/3625.md) (partner)
- [Schawk Digital Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/3626.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [printaction.com](https://www.printaction.com/esko-acquires-blue-software-4899/), 2018-07-19: "Esko has announced its acquisition of Blue Software, a label and artwork management software company based in Chicago, Ill."

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