With its results today showing that most of its growth came from acquisitions in the last year, Exertis has added Kerèn B.V. for its Pro AV and collaboration business in the Netherlands. Based in Almere in the Netherlands, the company achieved revenues of €16 million in its last financial year, employing 12 people.
Kerèn B.V. sells to Pro AV system integrators and resellers, providing pre- and post-sales project support with solutions from key vendors that include Philips, LG, Casio, BenQ, Canon, Panasonic, AOPEN, Neets,
Gerry O’Keeffe, Exertis International, managing director, said, “This is a strategic acquisition in the Netherlands of a respected Pro AV distributor that demonstrates our commitment to becoming the leading Pro AV/UC distributor, globally, both through key acquisitions and organic growth. We are building expertise and a compelling proposition that resonates with our vendors and our customers to take advantage of a growing market which requires a distributor that can provide a complete solution across AV, UC and networking.”
Marten van der Weerd, Kerèn BV, CEO, said “This is a great opportunity for the business and our employees to be part of a strong and growing company that is rapidly expanding its presence across the globe and its pedigree in the Pro Av and collaboration market. We are looking forward to working with our new colleagues at Exertis Go Connect and taking advantage of the benefits that scale can bring to an organisation.”
