DeskMakers Acquires Operating Assets of Peter Pepper Products 

DeskMakers, a leading manufacturer of office furniture, has acquired the operating assets of Peter Pepper Products, which will continue to operate as a standalone division, retaining its name, customer service team, and sales representatives.  Peter Pepper Products, in operation for more than seven decades, has evolved from a residential goods provider to a company offering waste and recycling receptacles, display cases, and literature racks—products in categories often overlooked by other companies. For the leadership at DeskMakers, the range is unique, and complements their own line. “We felt that we had a great opportunity to acquire a longstanding brand that everybody knows,” said Phil Polishook, CEO of Deskmakers.   Discussions were put on hold in the midst of the pandemic and the challenging business landscape. While practically every sector felt ripple effects, DeskMakers’ open-plan benching and table business was the most impacted, as people sought more soft lounge seating options for communal …