Fahlgren acquires Columbus Web design firm Grip - Business First of Columbus:

Fahlgren acquires Columbus Web design firm Grip - Business First of Columbus:

Fahlgren Inc. is lined up to buy a Columbus Web design and development firm in a deal expected to double the advertising agency’s digital capacity.

The Columbus-based agency on Tuesday said it expects a transaction to acquire Grip Technology to close in the second quarter, though its employees will begin working with Fahlgren’s digital arm immediately. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, but Fahlgren spokeswoman Jenny Fuerst said in an e-mail to Columbus Business First that Grip will mean a “significant” boost to the company’s annual revenue.

Both companies in recent years have been sharing clients and projects. Grip’s roster of more than 100 clients includes the Columbus Museum of Art, Greater Columbus Arts Council, Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:HBAN) and Ohio State University.

Fahlgren CEO Neil Mortine said in a release that the acquisition comes as client demand for digital work continues to increase.

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