ECi acquires Spruce Computer Systems
17 July 2019US-based ECi Software Solutions, which specialises in cloud-based business management solutions, has acquired Spruce Computer Systems Ltd, a reseller of ECi’s Spruce software for managing timber, hardware and building materials businesses in the UK.
Spruce Computer Systems will become part of ECi’s LBMH (lumber, building materials and hardlines) division, led by John Maiuri.
ECi has been selling its merchant software solutions in the UK for nearly 20 years through its successful partnership with Spruce Computer Systems. The acquisition not only cements that strong relationship, but also creates an official UK presence for ECi’s LBMH division and continues ECi’s global expansion.
ECi chief executive Ron Books said the acquisition symbolises the company’s continued focus on and investment in its LBMH division, but also its dedication to serving the UK market.
“We have worked collaboratively with the Spruce Computer Systems team for quite some time and know that they will be invaluable assets to our team as we look to help lumber and building materials dealers using Spruce to grow profitably and sustainably.”
“We have long respected ECi for its commitment to both understanding and supporting the issues that building, timber and plumbing merchants face running their businesses,” added Chris Fisher, Spruce director.
