Chattanooga-based PlayCore Holdings Inc. (PlayCore), a designer, manufacturer and marketer of playground and recreation products, announced Tuesday it is buying Belson Outdoors.
It's the latest acquisition by PlayCore Holdings, which has gobbled up about a dozen companies over the past decade.
Founded in 1948, North Aurora, Ill.,-based Belson Outdoors has become an industry leader in the development, design and distribution of park and recreation equipment. Its products include tables, benches, grills, shelters and drinking fountains, PlayCore said in a release Tuesday.
"We continue our growth story by adding strategic acquisitions that extend our reach and add value, service, and selection to our customers," said Bob Farnsworth, president and CEO of PlayCore. "We are excited about this opportunity to increase our presence in this important market and expand our offering. The company aligns greatly with PlayCore's mission and values based culture and supports our mission of building communities through play and recreation."
Day-to-day operations will continue from Belson Outdoors' headquarters in North Aurora, as part of PlayCore's family of brands.
"We're impressed with PlayCore's leadership position and research and are excited about this partnership and the ability to continue our growth and customer service in the marketplace," said Laura Beller of Belson Outdoors in the news release.