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Geiger GmbH Acquires SOESTMEDIA

June 16, 2025

Marketing & Advertising

Geiger GmbH, the Germany-based subsidiary of U.S. promotional products distributor Geiger, has acquired SOESTMEDIA, a promotional products distributorship in Soest, Germany. The deal — led by Geiger's German unit following Geiger's 2024 acquisition of that unit — supports Geiger's continued international expansion and preserves the business and team of owner Marita Kempchen-Bock as she retires.

Stahl Acquires WEILBURGER Graphics

August 30, 2024

Manufacturing

Stahl has acquired Germany-based WEILBURGER Graphics, a manufacturer of water-based and energy-cured coatings, inks and adhesives for the graphic arts and packaging markets. The deal strengthens Stahl's newly formed packaging coatings division and expands its product portfolio and European presence in growth end-markets such as food & beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals; financial terms were not disclosed.

Geiger Acquires UK-Based Brandelity

August 6, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Geiger, a fifth-generation family-owned promotional products distributor based in Lewiston, Maine, has acquired Brandelity Ltd, a Windsor, United Kingdom-based promotional products and corporate gifting specialist. The acquisition expands Geiger’s presence in the U.K. and Europe; Brandelity will operate as "Brandelity, a Geiger Company" with all employees retained.

Geiger Acquires O2 Marketing + Design

April 8, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

Geiger, a Lewiston, Maine–headquartered promotional products distributor, has acquired O2 Marketing + Design, a Pleasant Hill, California distributorship that has operated for 24 years. O2 will operate as "O2 Marketing, A Geiger Company" and the deal strengthens Geiger's footprint on the U.S. West Coast as part of its geography-driven acquisition strategy.

The Partner Companies Acquires UPG from Turnspire Capital Partners

February 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Turnspire Capital Partners announced that an affiliate has sold portfolio company UPG Company, LLC (UPG) to The Partner Companies, LLC. UPG is a Houston-based designer, manufacturer and assembler of engineered, mission‑critical components serving data center, healthcare, energy and diversified industrial end markets; terms were not disclosed. UPG operates facilities in Houston, Wales (United Kingdom) and Suzhou (China).

AURELIUS-backed G&N Acquires SSP Schwachstrom-Partner

February 12, 2021

Electrical Services

G&N Gefahrenmelde- und Nachrichtentechnik GmbH, a portfolio company of AURELIUS Wachstumskapital (AURELIUS Growth Investments), has acquired SSP Schwachstrom-Partner GmbH. SSP — a regional provider of fire alarm systems, security technology and IT/telecommunications services with over 80 employees based in Hamburg and Berlin — will expand G&N's footprint in Hamburg and Berlin and strengthen recurring maintenance and service capabilities.