Home decor brand P. Graham Dunn acquired by Creative Brands
Creative Brands, based in Phoenix, Arizona, has acquired P. Graham Dunn Company, located in Dalton, Ohio.
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P. Graham Dunn, founded in 1976 by Peter Dunn, has long been recognised as a leader in the Christian and gift retail market, producing high-quality wood products. Based in the Amish region of northeast Ohio, the company was sold in 2019 to its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Creative Brands will now take the reins to lead the company into its next phase.
P. Graham Dunn has built a reputation for crafting custom wall art and various wood products for retailers across North America and internationally. The company is known for using cherry, pine, and poplar wood in its products, delivering quality craftsmanship.
Brian Bossman, Vice President of Sales at P. Graham Dunn, expressed his optimism about the acquisition. He noted that the resources and sales expertise of Creative Brands would strengthen P. Graham Dunn’s position in the market. Additionally, Creative Brands’ new wood carving, colour printing, and laser machines will support the production of its Name Drop and Coast to Coast sub-brands.
Creative Brands, established in 1948, specialises in distribution, importing, and manufacturing across multiple sectors. Recent acquisitions by Creative Brands include Slant Collections, Bella Sleep + Spa, Stephen Baby, 47th & Main, Faithworks, Pomchies, Cole Wheeler, and Santa Barbara Design Studio.
Paul DiGiovanni, President of Creative Brands, expressed excitement about the future of P. Graham Dunn under Creative Brands, citing the alignment in values and the potential for expanding their customer base.
Creative Brands is a subsidiary of CBC Group, with its headquarters in Phoenix, and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S., alongside sourcing teams in China and India.
