Exertis expands North America portfolio with $80m distributor JB&A
Acquisitive UK distributor welcomed a US firm into the fold over the Christmas break

DCC Technology has bought up US audiovisual VAD JB&A, in a move the tech giant says is part of its ambition to become "the leading Pro AV/UC distributor, globally". The UK-headquartered distributor - which trades as Exertis - said it sees broadcast and post-production as "high value-added niches" for its AV portfolio. JB&A is headquarters in San Rafael, California, and specialises in pro AV technologies. It logged revenues of $80m (€65.18m) in its last financial year. "JB&A is a strategic...
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