The Ampersand Group (asi/123051) is celebrating a big milestone: 25 years in business.

Based in Akron, OH, The Ampersand Group is a network of business owners in the promotional products, print and related industries. The company has been steadily expanding over its years in operation through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, and according to President and CEO Todd Mellon, that measured approach is something the group plans to continue.

“We didn’t build this company by chasing growth for the sake of growth,” said Mellon. “We have grown organically because we’ve continued to invest in our people, our capabilities and our customers. At the same time, acquisitions have allowed us to accelerate that growth and bring complementary businesses and talented people into the organization.”

The Ampersand Group’s recent accomplishments include the April acquisition of Pennsylvania-based distributor Keystone Specialties, which now operates as an affiliate of the group and has significantly expanded the network’s reach into the nonprofit fundraising sector.

“We’re proud of reaching 25 years and especially proud of what we’ve built together,” Mellon said. “But we’re not looking at this as the finish line. It’s a milestone along the way.”