Chambersburg-based Global Data Consultants (GDC) has acquired LAM Systems of Mechanicsburg, one of Pennsylvania's largest original equipment manufacturers of custom computer systems and a source of hardware, software and peripherals.
The acquisition, says GDC CEO and founder Greg Courtney, enables GDC, an information technology services provider, to expand significantly into the education market. In addition, he notes, “LAM brings a fully mature manufacturing facility and deployment depot along with a seasoned staff of professionals who know their business model and markets well.”
GDC has absorbed all 11 LAM employees, bringing its workforce to about 275 and growing, and will retain the LAM facility in Mechanicsburg.
With the acquisition complete, GDC projects strong growth and hiring. Hardware sales for the newly acquired division are expected to double in 2015 alongside similar growth in the services divisions. GDC plans to hire over 75 IT and business professionals over the next 15 months to support this growth.
The company is also on track with its revenue forecasts: The forecasted annual projected revenue of LAM Systems is $18 million. The forecasted annual projected revenue of GDC without LAM Systems is $24 million.
Earlier this year, GDC acquired Williamsport, Maryland-based Interstate Communication Services (ICS), a leading provider of telephony and communications. GDC also maintains offices in Lancaster and Pittsburgh, and in Maryland, Wisconsin and Virginia.
Source: Greg Courtney, Global Data Consultants
Writer: Elise Vider