American Pacific Group (APG), a San Francisco Bay area-based private equity firm, announced that it has made an investment in Media One Digital Imaging LLC (Media One), a distributor of digital printing solutions. APG acquired Interwest Distribution Company, a distributor of automotive and building films, in December 2021.

Media One, based in Garden Grove, Calif., is a specialty value-added integrator of digital printers, consumables and workflow solutions supporting print manufacturers across the United States. Founded in 2001 by Jason Bartusick, Media One has grown by supporting the print community with products to support end-customers’ needs, according to the release.

Jason Bartusick, CEO of Media One, says, “We are thankful to our loyal customer base, incredible team and amazing vendors. We couldn’t be more excited to partner with APG in executing the next steps of our vision. APG will bring key resources to help us scale our geographic reach, expand our product offering and lead our customers to new frontier markets.”

Fraser Preston, managing partner at APG, comments, “Media One is an innovator in the digital textile printing space and is led by an outstanding leadership team that is well-respected in the industry. We look forward to playing a strategic part of the next stage of Media One’s growth story by supporting Jason and his team in executing against our shared goals for the company’s future.”

Bridgepoint Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to Media One.