Supply chain technology, printing and labelling solutions company Peacock Bros. has announced its acquisition of printing, packaging and handheld computing specialists, OJ Holdings.
Established in Australia in 1987, OJ Holdings distributes a range of barcode scanners, mobile computers, thermal printers, labels, signage, and safety and packing products, and also supplies in-house sign and label making systems.
In addition to developing technologies such as its sign making and printing solution, OJ Pro, the company also distributes a range of handheld computing technologies from brands including Zebra Technologies, Honeywell, TSC, Point Mobile and CipherLab Mobile Computers.
OJ Holdings services customers across a broad range of industries including freight and logistics, food and beverage, healthcare, retail and manufacturing. cluding freight and logistics, food and beverage, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Major companies that work with OJ Holdings include Baby Bunting, Dulux, Toyota, Ford, DHL, BHP, Hastings Deering, CUB, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills, and Nestle.
Ryan McGrath, Peacock Bros. Group managing director, said that the new acquisition further strengthens the Group’s range of products and solutions within the thermal label, printer, and packaging marketplace. He told PKN that an opportunity to acquire the company arose over a year ago, explaining, "Peacock Group was happy to proceed with given the company’s standing in the market and how it aligned with our overall planned growth strategy."
"As with previous acquisitions, the O.J. legacy will continue and it’s business as usual for our staff, customers and partners. Whilst the O.J. business now benefits from joining the Peacock Group, it has been separately incorporated and will continue to run as a standalone business unit within the Group."
"All existing O.J. Holdings staff members remain and our intention is to add resources to the team in the near future,” McGrath added.
"We are excited to be joining forces with Peacock Bros. Our companies share a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that help our customers to optimise their operations and enhance the safety of their worksites. Together, we will be able to provide an even broader range of solutions that can be customised to meet the specific needs of businesses across Australia," said Travis McConchie, general manager, OJ Holdings.
