Business Management - M&A

GMG Americas signed an agreement with Access, headquartered in Toronto, to become a dealer of GMG products throughout Canada.

M&A activity in the wide-format segment has been steady over the past 12 months, with some notable transactions.

Vector Media announced the expansion of its Double Decker bus fleet into the vibrant and burgeoning city of Nashville, Tennessee.

With this latest acquisition, Sandy Alexander further entrenches its commitment to servicing luxury and high-end brands with wide-format solutions. With a focus on promotional, brand support and signage for the retail industry, Signmasters has become a leading provider for in-store signage seen in department stores and malls across the nation.

Effective January 1, 2019, Hackworth Graphics & Printing has acquired the Suffolk, Va. based copy shop Copico.

Showdown Displays, a North American supplier of portable lightweight event displays, acquired Xarisma, a custom soft signage company.

Plaskolite, LLC announced the acquisition of the lighting sheet and profile lens business of A.L.P. Lighting Components.

Alliance Franchise Brands LLC announced the acquisition of RSVP Publications by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Allegra Holdings LLC.

GMN sold its SuperGraphics business to an experienced group of employees who will foster a bright future for the large format company.

The Joint Venture will operate under “Felix Schoeller India” and will further develop the existing sales and marketing efforts.