Big Sky Carvers Merges into DEMDACO
Manhattan, MT — Big Sky Carvers/The Yellowstone Company LLC and DEMDACO announced today that they have signed agreements wherein Big Sky Carvers has merged into DEMDACO based in Leawood, KS. Big Sky Carvers founder and President Marc Pierce commented, “We recognize that in this new economy we have to look for opportunities to operate more efficiently and effectively. Having our business become part of one of the premier companies in our industry makes great sense all around”. DEMDACO co-founder and CEO David Kiersznowski added, “We see Big Sky Carvers as one of the truly great brands in our market, and Marc and his team bring a lot to the table for us. There are very good synergies that will undoubtedly allow us to grow together.”
Big Sky Carvers distribution, finance, sales and customer service will be handled at DEMDACO headquarters in Kansas City while product development, product marketing and key account sales will remain in Montana. “Ours is a Montana company and it’s extremely important to me and to all of us that the soul of the company stays in Montana. But re-locating distribution and other functions to DEMDACO which has consistently ranked at the top of our industry in customer service will ultimately serve our customers even better. With the resources of DEMDACO behindthe Big Sky Carvers brand, our customers will see us grow our product offerings and level of service beyond anything we’ve ever done to date. It’s all very exciting.”said Pierce.
DEMDACO President Lance Hart added, “This is a convergence of leading companies who share the same ethic of service to their customers. It’s a very good match for us.”
Big Sky Carvers was founded in 1980 by Eric and Marc Pierce as a woodcarving workshop. It has grown to include thousands of gift and home décor products in dozens of mediums, all reflective of outdoor lifestyles, wildlife and lodge living.
DEMDACO is a design driven company specializing in everyday and holiday gifts and home accents. DEMDACO exists to lift the spirit by providing product that helps people connect in a meaningful way and by pursuing business as it oughtto be.
