The Link Companies Expands Presence in Rocky Mountain with 2 Acquisitions

Representative agency Link Companies – representing manufacturers in the gifts, home accents, lifestyle apparel and fashion accessories industries – announced its merger with two agencies in the Rocky Mountain region.

Both agencies, Hiskey & Co./United Sales Group and Salesmark, were previously owned by Jim Fry, and their addition will strengthen Link Companies’ “presence in the region,” the agency said.

“We are very excited about this announcement and welcome Jim and his teams to our Link family,” said Fred Rosenkampff, CEO and managing partner of Link Companies. “We have known Jim for many years and the time is right for both of our organizations. This is an incredible time for our employee-owned business, and this merger fits well with our carefully managed agency expansion strategy.”

As part of the acquisition, Hiskey & Co./United Sales Group will merge with Rocky Mountain Link and give the agency 13 salespeople in six states: Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana and New Mexico. Salesmark, which has focused on travel and travel retailers since 1970, will continue under Fry’s leadership as he joins Link Companies’ leadership team.

“We are thrilled to be merging with Link Companies,” Fry added. “The Link is undoubtedly a successful, well-run and widely respected company in our industry. We sincerely believe this cements our reputation as the “Best Rep Group in the Rocky Mountains” (BRGRM) – a term coined by our suppliers and customers for decades. We can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Looking forward to the market season, Link Companies confirmed that the agencies will continue to have a presence at the Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift & Resort Show as part of the combination of Salesmark and Rocky Mountain Link, occupying the largest show space. Additionally, vendors added as part of the acquisition will have a new, permanent home at Link Companies showrooms in Atlanta.

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