Weaver Leather (Blue Point-backed) Acquires Ohio Travel Bag
December 7, 2022
Weaver Leather, a Blue Point Capital Partners–backed platform, has acquired Ohio Travel Bag (OTB), a Solon, Ohio–based distributor of specialty hardware, fittings and supplies serving leather goods, pet/equine, handbags and crafts markets. The add-on expands Weaver's product portfolio and strengthens local customer relationships with support from Blue Point.
- Buyers
- Weaver Leather, Blue Point Capital Partners
- Targets
- Ohio Travel Bag
- Platforms
- Weaver Leather
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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