DCC Technology has acquired ProAV distributor Stampede which has offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The company provides a global network of 20,000 resellers with a range of integrated AV and IT solutions from more than 150 vendor partners.
“The acquisition of Stampede adds an exciting new brand to our portfolio that complements our Exertis brand in Europe," stated Tim Griffin, DCC Technology MD.
"By establishing a presence in North America we will be strategically positioned to leverage all of the new opportunities we expect to develop as a result of this acquisition.”
Kevin Kelly, Stampede, president and CEO, added: “For our vendors, this means greater reach and scale. For our resellers, this means more investment in inventory and more, new, product categories than ever before.”
Stampede currently employs circa 210 people around the world, more than 80 of whom are based at the company’s Amherst headquarters.
Through its subsidiary Just Lamps, Stampede also offers replacement projector lamps.