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Texas Scenic Company to Complete Acquisition of Pook Diemont & Ohl and acouStaCorp

l-r: Richard Mecke, Irene Byrne Ohl, Ted Ohl, Barbara Pook, Steve Surratt

Texas Scenic Company (TSC) announces that it is proud to welcome Bronx-based stage equipment contractor Pook Diemont & Ohl, Inc (PDO) and variable acoustic banner manufacturer acouStaCorp LLC to its family of brands effective November 1, 2016.

Texas Scenic Company's COO Steve Surratt says, "This merger will produce the strongest nationwide theatrical systems integrator. By combining cross-country project expertise with a centrally located manufacturing source we will expand our addressable market. Our companies' core values align incredibly well." Founding PDO partner Ted Ohl says, "Combining our companies is a 'win-win' for our customers and employees. We are excited to begin the transition of combining our teams." TSC president Richard Mecke says, "Adding PDO and acouStaCorp to the TSC family is a milestone moment for our companies and our industry."

Together the new firm will have established offices in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City; forecasting expansion to Los Angeles. Transition teams have begun to integrate both companies' SOPs while onboarding employees, vendors and industry partners.

About Texas Scenic Company:
Established in 1936, Texas Scenic Company is a stage equipment contractor and theatrical systems integrator based in San Antonio, TX. TSC designs, manufactures, and installs stage equipment that, whether it is in a small high school or the newest multi-million dollar performing arts center, always meets the customer's expectations. www.texasscenic.com

About Pook Diemont & Ohl, Inc (PDO):
Established in 1982, PDO is a stage equipment contractor and theatrical systems integrator based in Bronx, NY. Known for their scrupulous attention to detail, aggressive stance on coordinating with general construction trades, and practical knowledge of technical theatre systems, PDO maintains their clients' priorities' throughout the construction process. www.pdoinc.com

About acouStaCorp, LLC:
Established in 2009, Bronx, NY based acouStaCorp is the industry's leading manufacturer of variable acoustic products that alter the reverberation times in performance and presentation spaces. Design professionals use acouStaCorp's custom built products in spaces that have multiple or conflicting acoustical requirements. www.acouStaCorp.com

Contact
To learn more about this merger, please contact: questions@texasscenic.com.

WWWwww.texasscenic.com

WWWwww.pdoinc.com


(20 October 2016)

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