Impact XM Acquires Matrex Exhibits
October 29, 2024
Impact XM, a global experiential marketing agency based in New Jersey, has acquired Matrex Exhibits, an award-winning exhibit, event and environmental design firm based in the greater Chicago area. The acquisition adds Matrex's fabrication and experiential execution capabilities to Impact XM's offering and strengthens the combined firm's position—particularly in the pharmaceutical and trade-show segments—while supporting Impact XM's continued geographic and capability expansion.
- Buyers
- Impact XM
- Targets
- Matrex Exhibits
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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