DRPG invests with acquisition of Firehouse
Creative communications group DRPG has bought Firehouse, the London-based agency.
The acquisition adds diversity to the client base of Hartlebury-based DRPG and increasing the number employed to 340 across the UK, Ireland, Germany and the United States.
Firehouse are specialists providing communication solutions from film and video production and digital servicing to clients such as Kingfisher, B&Q, RBS, O2 and Shell. It has a team of 10 people.
Mike Harper, managing director at Firehouse, said: "Joining DRPG opens up a host of opportunities for Firehouse, DRPG and our combined client list. We are committed to the growth of Firehouse as part of the wider group and cannot wait for the exciting journey ahead."
Dale Parmenter, group chief executive of DRPG, added; "This is an extremely exciting time for the group as we start our milestone 40th anniversary year by expanding our capacity and capabilities through this acquisition. Firehouse is a well-established, innovative and active agency, which we are very much looking forward to welcoming into our team and working together."
DRPG is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The group creates and delivers integrated communications solutions for an industry wide range of clients and brands.
