WestPoint Home Acquires Vision Support Services (VSS)
June 25, 2019
WestPoint Home, a division of Icahn Enterprises, has acquired Blackburn-based Vision Support Services (VSS), a producer of bedding, bath and table linens for the hospitality, spa and healthcare sectors. The deal gives WestPoint expanded reach in Europe and bolsters its hospitality offerings in North America; VSS chairman Dan Wright will step down and managing director Laurie Thomas will continue to lead the business.
- Buyers
- WestPoint Home, Icahn Enterprises
- Targets
- Vision Support Services (VSS)
- Sellers
- Dan Wright
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Lancashire, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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