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Wenger Corporation Announces Acquisition of SECOA, Inc.

  • 11/15/16

OWATONNA, MN – Wenger Corporation of Owatonna, MN, a global provider serving the performing arts, music education and athletic segments, announces that it has acquired the assets of SECOA, Inc. of Champlin, MN. Wenger, and its subsidiary J.R. Clancy, already provide a superior value proposition featuring the broadest array of quality solutions for the performing arts industry.

“Our strategy is focused on providing superior customer solutions and driving growth in each of our market segments,” states Chris Simpson, president and CEO of Wenger Corporation. “The addition of SECOA builds on the momentum we are driving with the J.R. Clancy and Wenger brands to offer the most comprehensive integrated project solutions in the performing arts market. This acquisition further complements our integrating manufacturing model by bringing on board some of the key talent who have executed a similar model very successfully over the years at SECOA,” adds Simpson.

This transaction marks another milestone in Wenger and J.R. Clancy’s commitment to provide the most complete solutions of innovative custom products, project management, superior installation and aftermarket services in performing arts.

About Wenger Corporation
Wenger Corporation provides high-quality products and services for performing arts, music education and athletic facilities. Wenger and J.R. Clancy together create innovative solutions for performing arts venues and educational facilities across the globe with acoustic, stage engineering, seating and storage solutions.

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