Full Guard Capital partners with Library Interiors of Texas

Oct 8, 2024 | Insights, News, Uncategorized

Full Guard Capital Portfolio Company Library Furniture International Partners with Library Interiors of Texas

Full Guard Capital is pleased to announce our portfolio company, Library Furniture International (“LFI”), has partnered with Library Interiors of Texas (“Library Interiors”).

Based in Lakeway, Texas, Library Interiors is a specialty dealer and service provider for public libraries, K-12 schools, and universities as it pertains to furniture, space design, and install logistics, serving Texas and its surrounding states since 2007.

With decades of experience in the library industry, the team at Library Interiors understands the unique challenges libraries face and provides interior solutions built with high performance furniture and materials that offer exceptional durability, while keeping maintenance costs low.

Headquartered in Wheeling, IL, LFI is a provider of library space design services and a dealer and installation services provider of shelving and furniture to public libraries, K-12 schools, and universities. LFI’s brand recognition over its 20+ year operating history and its unique space and merchandising design solutions position the combined companies for significant geographic expansion with the goal of becoming the preeminent provider of library design services across the country.

“From our initial introduction to the teams at FGC and LFI, we immediately recognized their shared business ethos and professionalism. It was essential to us that FGC and LFI appreciated the values of the exceptional team we’ve built at Library Interiors of Texas, and they have proven to do so. Everyone at FGC and LFI has been a genuine pleasure to work with, and we are confident that the combined strengths of Library Interiors and LFI will lead to a bright future ahead,” said Trevor Taylor, President of Library Interiors of Texas.

“We are excited to continue growing our business by partnering with Library Interiors’ talented and dedicated team. We will continue to offer innovative library products and services to Texas and surrounding states while maintaining the values that both LFI and Library Interiors are known for – innovative products, impeccable service, and dedication to making library spaces that inspire the communities around them,” said Jen Sinha, CEO of Library Furniture International.

“We are thrilled about the partnership between LFI and Library Interiors. As we learned more about Trevor, Moira, Michael, and their business, it became evident that Library Interiors is a perfect complement to LFI’s culture and customer-centric approach to delivering quality library solutions.

The Texas market is highly attractive due to its increasing population, well-funded libraries, and robust university systems. These factors contribute to a dynamic environment, offering significant opportunities for growth and investment. We are excited to welcome Library Interiors into the FGC family, providing additional resources and capital to support our shared vision and accelerate our growth strategies,” said Rich Barakat, Partner of Full Guard Capital.

Library Interiors is a key part of LFI’s strategic focus on becoming the leading national provider of library furniture and space design solutions. LFI remains focused on pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions and encourages any outreach to engage in potential opportunities. If you have any questions about the LFI partnership with Library Interiors, please contact Josh Welk at josh.t.welk@fullguardcapital.com or Rich Barakat  at rich.r.barakat@fullguardcapital.com.

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