The AMES Companies (Griffon) Acquires Harper Brush Works from Horizon Global
November 6, 2017
The AMES Companies, a subsidiary of Griffon Corporation, has acquired Harper Brush Works, a division of Horizon Global, for approximately $5 million. The deal adds brooms, brushes and other cleaning tools to AMES' long-handled tool portfolio and is expected to contribute roughly $10 million in annualized revenue.
- Targets
- Harper Brush Works
- Sellers
- Horizon Global
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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