Jumbo merges with Galt
The JumboDiset Group – parent company of puzzle and games firm Jumbo – has merged with John Galt & Co.
Galt MD John McDonnell will head up the UK arm of the newly merged company, which will continue to use the brand names James Galt and Jumbo Games.
“Jumbodiset has built considerable brand recognition and loyalty internationally over many decades and so I’m thrilled our collaboration will enable us to leverage our distinct brand names, whilst delivering enhanced and extensive product offerings and efficiencies which will hugely benefit our existing and new audiences on an international scale,” said McDonnell.
Juan Ferrer, executive chairman of Jumbodiset Group added: “Galt’s reputation for the finest quality toys and obvious passion for our industry aligns with our own group company values making for a perfect symbiotic match in which, together, we can significantly add value across all our activities and continue to strengthen our mutual excellence and long standing customer relationships.”
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