ADXBA completes merger with Astra Signs
Digital signage solution provider ADXBA and bespoke architectural signage company Astra Signs have merged to create a full-service provider of both traditional and digital signage solutions.
Friday, 06 May 2022 06:18 GMT
[L to R] Astra Signs’ managing director David Derbyshire with ADXBA’s managing director, Jim Kerr
The companies will ultimately operate under one brand, while at the same time maintain their existing identities and premises for the foreseeable future.
The combined business will retain all current staff and be led by ADXBA’s managing director, Jim Kerr, while Astra Signs’ managing director, David Derbyshire, will take time out to travel and explore other interests.
However, Astra Signs will retain the family business legacy through Joe Derbyshire, brother of David, who will continue in his role as operations director. David’s son and nephew will also both remain with the business.
“We’ve had opportunities like this before, but we’ve never found the right fit, so I’m very pleased that Jim is able to push this forward,” David Derbyshire says.
“Merging with ADXBA will provide Astra Signs with a national footprint, digital signage expertise and a strong technology base - giving the business a unique position in the industry. I am certain that the two businesses will do great things together.”
Kerr adds: “We worked with Astra Signs on the Manchester Airport Transformation project and I was struck by their attention to detail and quality of their products.
“As well as benefiting from each other’s skills and services, this move will allow both companies to increase efficiencies through scale and to add real value to our combined customer base whilst innovating through technology.
“We’re all very excited for our future as a combined business and we’d like to thank David for his commitment to Astra Signs for the past 40 years.”
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