Snap One announced it has acquired Staub Electronics to expand in Canada. The Staub acquisition reflects Snap One’s continued execution of its accretive acquisition strategy, further establishing the company as a seasoned acquirer of strategic assets.

“This acquisition will strengthen our capabilities across Canada, introducing a wider range of products, providing faster turnaround times on orders, allowing for same-day order pick-ups and delivering more product choice than ever before for our Canadian Partners,” said John Heyman, CEO, Snap One. “By making Staub part of Snap One, we can bring the Snap One local branch experience to Canada. With this transaction now complete, we are excited to continue pursuing our disciplined M&A strategy as part of our broader growth initiatives.”

Staub president Scott Trotter, vice president Bryan Sack and their entire management team will continue to run the business, while founder Dave Mason will retire. Staub will continue to support all of its current lines of business, including its automotive division.

“We’re excited to officially become part of the Snap One family,” said Trotter. “For years, our two companies have worked together to meet the needs of professional integrators in Canada, and now we plan to raise our customer experience to a whole new level.”

The acquisition brings Snap One’s local branch footprint to a total of 33 locations, further expanding its network to allow Partners in more regions to procure on-demand products, training and in-person customer service. The Snap One omni-channel strategy of complementing its leading e-commerce capabilities with best-in-class local branches began in 2018 with the acquisition of Allnet Distributing. Many local branches provide integrators with a wide range of fulfillment options, including 24-hour will-call rooms, job-site delivery and self-shopping experiences.

Founded in 1981, Staub is one of Canada’s leading distributors of technology solutions focused on residential and commercial AV integrators and automotive electronics installers. The company prides itself on being a trusted partner to the Canadian market with a dedication to customer service, operational excellence and offering a broad selection of solution‐oriented products.