Grafit Display Hire, specialists in tension fabric displays and structures, has acquired Yorkshire-based JNM Exhibitions as part of a strategic move to strengthen its presence, particularly in the exhibition industry.
JNM Exhibitions is an international exhibition contractor, specialising in exhibition and pavilion design and build, shell scheme hire, and visitor centre fit-outs across multiple industries.
JNM now joins a larger organisation group, consisting of Grafit Display Hire, a specialist in events & displays, and Envision Media, a large-format print company.
The takeover sees owners Alison Bainbridge and Paul Scott continue their roles during a handover period of 6-12 months before retiring.
Alison Bainbridge, managing director of JNM Exhibitions, commented: “It feels like the right time for myself and & Paul Scott to step back from the exhibition world and retire after over 30 incredible years, but it was a decision we didn’t want to take without finding the right team to pass the JNM Baton to.”
“I’m delighted and confident to say that we found the right people at Grafit, a highly experienced innovative display company that specialises in tension fabric structures, their creative and dynamic team can help grow JNM and take the business forward to another level,” he added.
Director Andy Phillips, said: “Originally we started Grafit to service the events industry, due to the versatility of our product range we naturally started to pick up Exhibition enquiries which allowed us to adapt our offering. Exhibitions is a key growth area for us, so by acquiring JNM it not only strengthens our offering but we inherit an amazing staff pool with great industry knowledge and the ability to service international enquiries with ease.”
