Milan – November 7, 2016 Noa Brands, the world's largest and most innovative producer of mannequins, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Almax, a European leader in the design and production of men, women and children mannequins and bust forms, focused on traditional European design.
Noa Brands, which includes Atrezzo, Fusion Specialties, Goldsmith, Pop Mannequins, and now Almax, has a strong hold on the mannequin industry being the only global company offering three unique technologies with factories worldwide. John McCarvel, Chief Executive Officer for Noa Brands stated, “Noa Brands has long been the global leader in visual merchandising; the addition of Almax’s classic European designs, iconic ‘Made in Italy’ appeal, and valuable technology makes Noa Brands’ vast portfolio even stronger.”
Max Catanese, Global CEO for Almax shared, “Almax has a long history of superior craftsmanship, quality of materials, and excellent design. Noa Brands shares these same values which is why we believe this agreement makes Almax an even stronger partner for retail customers. By being part of Noa Brands’ expansive portfolio, we can provide a wider array of visual merchandising products to meet our customers’ needs.”
The addition of Almax also speaks to Noa Brands’ commitment to sustainability. Almax products are made in two eco-sustainable factories in Italy and in China, and constructed from shock-proof polystyrene, a material which makes them extremely durable, but also recyclable.
To learn more about Noa Brands, please visit www.noabrands.com.
About Almax
47 years of tradition, quality, design and technological innovation have made Almax a leader in the design and production of men, women and children mannequins and bust forms. Based in Milan and with factories and showrooms in France, Milan, and Shanghai, Almax boasts a global customer list of high fashion clients and big fashion retailers, thanks to its craftsmanship and Italian design, quality of materials and workmanship, sustainability, and attention to customer needs allows them to cater to high fashion clients and big fashion retailers. To learn more, visit www.almax-italy.com.
About Noa Brands
Noa Brands is the world's largest and most innovative producer of mannequins. With manufacturing in Spain, China, US, and Mexico, Noa's global reach and ability to serve its multinational customers is unparalleled. The company's diverse mannequin portfolio contains five unique brands: Fusion Specialties, Atrezzo, Goldsmith Inc., Almax and Pop. To learn more, please visit www.noabrands.com.