DARTMOUTH, NS— Southwest Bindings, a manufacturer of document binding supplies has acquired Graphic Supply & Equipment Ltd., a distributor of quality graphic arts supplies and equipment.

The company believes the acquisition will give them a better opportunity to serve its customers with a broader selection of products, faster shipping and turnaround times, in-house technical and equipment services and more staff. Southwest has also announced that they will be moving to a larger location in Trider Crescent in Dartmouth.

Southwest, in operation for over 36 years, also has seven branch offices across Canada including Toronto, Mississauga, British Columbia, Prairie Region, Ottawa, Quebec and the Atlantic Region.