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Acquisitions, mergers, investments, ownership changes and consolidation across the music products industry.
MMR connects individual transactions to the companies, brands, executives and market categories affected by industry consolidation.
John Packer Musical Instruments, one of the UK’s largest specialist brass and woodwind retailers and manufacturers, has announced the acquisition of Richard Smith Musical Instruments – the company behind the…
Purple Group, a premier production house in the Netherlands, has bolstered its inventory with a major investment in Martin Audio’s WPC and WPL Wavefront Precision line array systems, supplied by…
Hagstrom Guitars is proud to announce that the Hagstrom family has officially become the majority shareholders in the company, marking a powerful return to its heritage and a renewed commitment…
The Wick family are pleased to announce that Italian-based Music Center SRL have completed the acquisition of Denis Wick Products Limited, becoming the first brass accessory business within the Group…
Keller Strings, a second-generation family-owned shop specializing in orchestral stringed instruments, is celebrating 50 years in business as it transitions to new ownership. “We are super excited to watch our…
In a move that continues to expand its capabilities to offer complete lighting solutions, Chauvet has announced that it has acquired LiteGear, a leading manufacturer of film and broadcast LED…
Calzone & Anvil Case Company, the nation's leading custom fabricated case manufacturer, today announced the acquisition of Kangaroo Cases, a respected Dallas-based case manufacturer serving the Southwest region for over…
American Way Marketing LLC (AWM), a leading manufacturer and distributor of band and orchestra instrument accessories, is proud to announce its acquisition of the Herco line of traditional instrument maintenance…
Jared Geyser has been behind many successful businesses in Namibia, including festivals and bars, for a number of years. But it was when his son, Guy left university in Cape…
John Packer Musical Instruments, the UK-based musical instrument retailer and manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of specialist UK brass instrument maker, Taylor Trumpets. The agreement will see JP Musical Instruments…
Vista Musical Instruments confirms that in January of this year the company acquired all trademarks of Iconic Manhattan music store Manny's from Sam Ash Music Company. Founded in NYC in…
Musical instruments and musical accessories conglomerate ERA Music Brands is proud to announce the acquisition of Meters Music — marketed at launch as an audio brand bringing British bass and…
