When did Olan Mills go out of business?
In January 2012, Lifetouch announced the closing of two of Olan Mills’ three facilities in Chattanooga with 383 job losses….Olan Mills.
| Industry | Portrait photography, Church Directories |
|---|---|
| Founded | Tennessee, 1932, by Olan Mills Sr. and Mary Mills |
| Fate | Acquired by Lifetouch (2011) |
| Headquarters | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
Is there still an Olan Mills?
Lifetouch, which bought the Chattanooga-based portrait photography company Olan Mills eight years ago, will shutter its last facility in the Scenic City early next year and cut 152 jobs.
How do I contact Olan Mills?
If you have any questions regarding photographs taken by Olan Mills, contact the company at (800) 251-6320 or OlanMills.com.
Who bought Olan Mills?
Lifetouch
Minnesota-based Lifetouch, which bought Olan Mills in November, plans to shut down the two Olan Mills production facilities in the city and cut 383 jobs, an official said Monday. Lifetouch, a portrait photography company like Olan Mills, is closing the longtime Olan Mills sites on Shallowford Road and Amnicola Highway.
Why did Olan Mills go out of business?
They needed to fundamentally change their business model and style of photography, but instead, they were not able to adapt to the new market conditions. Olan Mills had been failing for years. First they sold off their school photography to Lifetouch, then they sold off their church directory business to Lifetouch.
How much did Olan Mills sell for?
Sales: $290 million (2001 est.) Olan Mills, Inc. is one of the largest portrait photography operations in the United States and also operates in the United Kingdom. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based, privately owned company divides its business into two divisions: Studio Portraits and Church Directories.
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When did lifetouch buy Olan Mills?
Lifetouch purchased Jostens’ school photography business in 2006 then acquired the church and studio photography business of Olan Mills.
