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DerekBlock, CEO of Mason, Ohio, based Touchstone Merchandise Group, has announced the acquisition of Charlotte, NC based Thunder Road Brandworks.
Thunder Road Brandworks, founded by Matt Coben, has operated in Charlotte, NC since 2004, as the region's leading provider of innovative branding solutions.Thunder Road’s methodology and approach has created unique identity that provides solutions that are focused on each and every client, pulling from their intellect and assets & the passion and DNA of their brands.
Touchstone ChiefExecutive Offer Derek Block states, “We are extremely excited to have Matt (Coben),Vickie (Douglas), and Bonnie (Dean) join the Touchstone family… Matt’s approach to the market and vision align directly with Touchstone’s methodology and with Touchstone’s game changing ability and resources we expect to dramatically influence the goods and services Thunder Road has delivered to its clients and grow the business significantly.”
Effective immediately, Thunder Road Brandworks will operate as a regional office of Touchstone, expanding Touchstone’s national reach. “We proud to have Matt, Vickie, and Bonnie represent Touchstone… they are driven, focused and core to who Touchstone is,”added Steve Paradiso, Touchstone COO.






