Canyon Equities Acquires FastSigns Grand Rapids
May 1, 2024
Canyon Equities, the Custer family holding company, has acquired FastSigns Grand Rapids, a custom signage and visual communications provider founded in 2005. The acquisition, driven in part by owner Mike Gilpin's decision to pursue teaching, will see leadership transition with Shawn Fiske joining as general manager and the business integrated into Canyon Equities' portfolio.
- Buyers
- Canyon Equities
- Targets
- FastSigns Grand Rapids
- Sellers
- Mike Gilpin / Gilpin family
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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