{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/rose-brand-acquires-iweiss","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-15/rose-brand-acquires-iweiss.md","title":"Rose Brand to Acquire IWEISS in Theatrical Deal","headline":"Rose Brand Agrees to Acquire IWEISS, Uniting Theatrical Fabrics and Rigging","description":"Rose Brand has agreed to acquire IWEISS, combining theatrical fabrics, rigging and fabrication. Current projects and operations stay unchanged during integration.","section":"Mergers & Acquisitions","published_at":"2026-10-15T23:09:55+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-15T23:09:55+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Rose Brand agreed to acquire IWEISS, uniting two companies that have competed for years.","The combined business will cover custom theatrical fabrics, sewing and fabrication, rigging, curtain track, automation and installation.","Current projects, contracts and daily operations are not changing while the two teams work out integration plans."],"companies":[{"name":"Rose Brand","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000jngj/rose-brand","website":"http://www.rosebrand.com"},{"name":"Iweiss","is_primary":false,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000nmcl/iweiss","website":"https://www.iweiss.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"EIN Presswire","title":"Rose Brand to Acquire IWEISS, Combining Theatrical Fabrics, Rigging, and Fabrication Under One Roof","url":"https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/949702726/rose-brand-to-acquire-iweiss-combining-theatrical-fabrics-rigging-and-fabrication-under-one-roof"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Mergers & Acquisitions","Rose Brand","Iweiss"],"body_markdown":"[Rose Brand](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/000jngj/rose-brand), the Secaucus, New Jersey supplier of theatrical fabrics and stage curtains, has agreed to acquire IWEISS, the New York company known for custom sewing, fabrication and rigging systems. [EIN Presswire](https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/949702726/rose-brand-to-acquire-iweiss-combining-theatrical-fabrics-rigging-and-fabrication-under-one-roof) published the announcement on October 15, 2026. The companies did not disclose the price.\n\n## Rose Brand's Agreement to Buy IWEISS\n\nRose Brand makes and supplies custom theatrical fabrics, stage curtains, event products and specialty solutions for the entertainment, performing arts, event and architectural industries. IWEISS provides theatrical fabrics, custom sewing and fabrication, rigging systems and production services for the performing arts, entertainment, event and architectural markets.\n\nThe deal unites companies that have spent years bidding against each other. Leaders at both said the rivalry was always a respectful one, built on similar standards for craftsmanship and service and a habit of taking on the difficult jobs other suppliers turn down.\n\nOnce combined, the business will cover custom theatrical fabrics, sewing and fabrication, rigging, curtain track, automation and installation. It will also include ADC. For customers, that means a single team that can handle a project from the drape fabric to the hardware that moves it.\n\n\"Our focus has always been on helping customers bring their ideas to life,\" said Josh Jacobstein, President of Rose Brand. \"By bringing together the strengths of Rose Brand and IWEISS, we're better positioned to support our customers with broader expertise while preserving the craftsmanship, responsiveness, and trusted relationships that have defined both organizations for decades.\"\n\n\"For more than a century, IWEISS has built its reputation on craftsmanship, technical expertise, and taking on complex and unique projects,\" said Jennifer Tankleff, President of IWEISS. \"I'm incredibly proud of what we've built and the relationships we've developed along the way. Joining Rose Brand gives us the opportunity to build on that legacy, expand what we can offer, and continue serving our customers with even greater resources and capabilities.\"\n\nCustomers of either company will be able to draw on the full product line, along with staff who know how the fabric, rigging and track systems fit together on a real job. Current projects, contracts and daily operations are not changing while the two teams work out integration plans.\n\n## Rose Brand and IWEISS at a Glance\n\nAccording to akta.pro [company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Rose Brand was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Secaucus, USA. The same records list its headcount range at 251-500, with a revenue estimate of $10 million-$25 million and a valuation estimate of $10 million-$50 million.\n\nIWEISS was founded in 1899 and is based in New York, according to the announcement. Rose Brand said more information is available on its blog post about the acquisition.\n\n## What Comes Next for the Two Teams\n\nBoth companies said they will share more details as planning moves forward and will keep customers informed throughout the transition. Prweb reported on October 7, 2026 that the companies will continue existing projects while planning the transition together.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}