AV integrator Conference Technologies, Inc. of St. Louis, Mo. has purchased United Visual, Inc. of Itasca, Ill., acquiring its assets and hiring its key personnel. Conference Technologies has opened five new offices since the beginning of the year, with this acquisition giving them access to the Chicago market.

“We see tremendous opportunities for technology companies that are well managed, well-staffed and financially secure, says Conference Technologies President and CEO John Laughlin.

Laughlin has also focused on hiring more IT engineers and technicians, as well as formed strategic partnerships with Microsoft, LifeSize, Crestron and SMART Technologies.

Learn more about Conference Technologies here.