GT Distributors Acquires DGG’s Tactical Equipment Business
Austin, Texas, May 2nd, 2016 — (ArmsVault.com) – GT Distributors, Inc. (“GT Distributors”) (https://www.gtdist.com/) today completed its acquisition of the tactical supply assets of DGG Tactical & Uniform Supply, Inc. (“DGG”) (http://dggtactical.com/), a leading provider of public safety and tactical equipment in Florida and Georgia.
With this acquisition, GT Distributors will have its first physical location in the State of Florida to service the public safety market and gains a tenured staff with over 55 years of combined experience in the public safety industry. These additions combined with the existing strengths of GT Distributors will allow the company to improve and expand its product and service offerings in the southeast. GT Distributors is an authorized law enforcement distributor for Glock, Colt, Hornady, ASP, MagPul, Whelen, and over 400 additional vendors.
Additionally, the acquisition of the tactical supply assets of DGG doubles GT Distributors’ outside sales presence in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama giving G T Distributors two road sales representatives per state. With a total of four retail locations, GSA schedule and 24/7 website, GT Distributors is truly your one stop shop for public safety gear.
“We are excited about this major expansion into the southeastern market. We are acquiring an experienced and respected staff of professionals from DGG and at the same time tripling their product offering, said Jim Orr, President of GT Distributors. He added, “We look forward to opening a GT Public Safety Superstore in Jacksonville as soon as possible. Existing DGG customers will have an expanded product offering and current GT customers will have an increased GT presence in the market.”
“The sale of DGG Tactical is an exciting step for both DGG and for GT Distributors,” said Teresa Meares, President of DGG. “We are pleased that our tactical clients will be taken care of by an established, reputable company. This is also a wonderful opportunity for our uniform and apparel business to grow.”
DGG will continue to operate as a custom uniform distribution center for Florida and Georgia offering trusted brands in the industry such as Blauer, Flying Cross, 5.11, Red Kap and Under Armour. DGG will continue to operate regionally for uniform fulfillment in Jacksonville, FL with a support team of 5 sales members and a new online uniform fulfillment system. They will provide uniform and apparel for such industries as law enforcement, private security, medical, corporate, restaurant and education. Services include all facets of corporate/retail sales and custom silk screen, heat press and embroidery.
About GT
GT Distributors, Inc. distributes police and tactical equipment supplies, including firearms and ammunition to police forces, other government agencies, and the public. We are America’s Public Safety Specialist. For more information, visit https://www.gtdist.com/.
About DGG
DGG’s mission is to provide uniform and work apparel to law enforcement, EMT, hospitality, education, athletic and health care professionals. Our uncompromising commitment to superior customer service is an integral part of achieving our goal of establishing an industry-wide reputation for honesty and integrity in service to our customers.