Ball & Doggett has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Queensland-based signage distributor, Sign Essentials, with a completion date scheduled for 1 October. 

Part of the OVOL Japan Pulp & Paper Group of companies, Ball & Doggett is a leading Australian distributor of printable materials and consumables.

Established in 1991, Sign Essentials is a privately owned and operated family business, based in Geebung, QLD, specialising in the distribution of a wide range of sign, display and digital products including hardware, media, servicing and parts.  

Ball & Doggett said this acquisition further solidifies its commitment to the sign, display and digital market.

Ball & Doggett CEO Luke Wilkinson said, “We are delighted to welcome Sign Essentials into the Ball & Doggett Group, a company that aligns with our core values and commitment to the sign, display and digital market”. 

Sign Essentials general manager Sean Strange said, “This is an exciting next step in the Sign Essentials journey. Ball & Doggett has the resources and infrastructure to take the business forward, which will ultimately provide greater value to customers, suppliers and staff… we are excited about what the future holds”.  

Sign Essentials will continue to operate independently in Queensland from its Geebung site.

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