BBC Advises A. Lava & Son in Sale to Piston Group

Piston Group Acquires A. Lava & Son

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A. Lava’s expertise and industry relationships, combined with Irvin’s consumer volume, capacity and investment capabilities, will position us to further diversify and grow revenues outside of automotive and capitalize on the expanding market opportunity in the bedding segment.

- Vinnie Johnson, Piston Group’s Founder, Chairman and CEO Graphic of closing quote marks.

DETROIT – Irvin Products, a subsidiary of the Piston Group formed by Detroit businessman and NBA legend Vinnie Johnson, announced today the acquisition of Chicago-based A. Lava & Son, a leading cover supplier in the North American mattress market.  A. Lava, established in 1917, was a family-owned business and is the largest ‘Made in the USA’ cover producer supporting the bedding industry. Former principals Adam Lava and Steven Applebaum are continuing on with the business in their current management roles. 

This acquisition expands Irvin Product’s footprint into the Midwest region and further diversifies the company’s growing list of markets, products and end customers. A. Lava has strong industry reputation for their solution-based approach and ability to meet and exceed the demands of the dynamic bedding market. 

“A. Lava’s expertise and industry relationships, combined with Irvin’s consumer volume, capacity and investment capabilities, will position us to further diversify and grow revenues outside of automotive and capitalize on the expanding market opportunity in the bedding segment” said Piston Group’s Founder, Chairman and CEO Vinnie Johnson. “A. Lava’s strong reputation in the bedding market compliments what we have built and grown at Irvin Products since Piston Group acquired them in 2016.”  

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A. Lava’s expertise and industry relationships, combined with Irvin’s consumer volume, capacity and investment capabilities, will position us to further diversify and grow revenues outside of automotive and capitalize on the expanding market opportunity in the bedding segment.

- Vinnie Johnson, Piston Group’s Founder, Chairman and CEO Graphic of closing quote marks.
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