Stran & Company, Quincy, MA, announced its acquisition of the assets and business of Premier Business Services (Premier NYC), Larchmont, NY. “We remain committed to our M&A growth strategy, and with over 30 years of experience in the promotional products industry, we expect Premier NYC to complement our capabilities and customer base,” said Andy Shape,…
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