Exertis is expanding its international pro AV support for the channel by acquiring JB&A in California.
JB&A is a distributor of broadcast, post-production and pro AV technologies to system integrators and B2B resellers in North America. Located in San Rafael, California, the company had revenues of $80m in the last financial year.
The US firm's vendor portfolio includes CATDV, Gefen, Haverford, Quantum, Newtek and SNS. It also has the exclusive distribution rights for LED vendor Unilumin in the US.
The acquisition continues Exertis’ strategy of building a “strong and diverse” pro AV, pro audio and musical instrument distribution business in North America, said Exertis, following the acquisitions of Stampede (2018), Jam (2018) and The Music People (2020).
JB&A is led by Jeff Burgess, chief executive officer, and Greg Burgess, president, who will remain with the business and continue to drive the firm's growth strategy.
Tim Griffin, DCC Technology (Exertis' parent company) managing director, said, “JB&A is a strategic acquisition enabling us to expand our pro AV business in North America and into the attractive and high value-added niches of broadcast and post-production. “It is a great fit with our existing Exertis pro AV business and we will leverage this to benefit our vendors and customers.”
Jeff Burgess added: “This acquisition provides a great opportunity for both companies by providing new opportunities for our vendors, customers and employees. We’re pleased to become part of the DCC family as it expands its presence throughout the world.”
