2017
- Array acquires Summit Manufacturing, a New York-based manufacturer of point of sale merchandising, retail displays and fixtures.
2016
- Acquired a 50% stake in Vulkan Retail in Mexico
- Array opens third Toronto area facility, significantly expanding capacity.
2015
- Purchased by The Carlyle Group in partnership with the Array management team
- Paint & Decoration Department – Significant investment to modernize this facility
2014
- Bradford facility expansion completed; size doubles to 120,000 square feet
2013
- Acquired state-of-the-art CNC equipment for Vacuum-Form Tooling
- Employee Bright Ideas Program is re-launched
2012
- Array acquired by Torquest Partners
2011
- Opened in-house Quality Control testing lab
- Recognized with Estée Lauder Supplier Excellence Award. First time an Indirect Procurement company has won this award.
2008
- Launched ‘DataWeb’ proprietary ERP system
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing in acrylic facility
2007
- Awarded Ulta Beauty ‘Vendor of the Year’ Recognition
- Array introduces toll free Customer Service line
2005
- Array invests in Rapid Prototyping technology
- Held 2005 Array Creative Conference in Toronto
- Opened Array Asia office in Shenzhen, China
2004
- Hosted inaugural Array Quality Conference with divisional Presidents and Quality Managers
2000
- IDMD acquired by Brentwood Associates, becomes Array Marketing Group
1999
- Expanded Toronto location to 265,000 square feet
- Opened Manhattan, New York office
1996
- Sponsored Toronto’s premiere of ‘Ragtime’ The Musical; all proceeds go to BCRF
1994
- New state-of-the-art facility, moved into our current location
1993
- IDMD pioneers Open Service merchandising system and has a hand in revolutionizing the way cosmetics are sold today
1992
- Began the tradition of manufacturing Pink Ribbon promotional displays
- Acquired first CNC machine
- Became involved with Breast Cancer Research Foundation
1985
- First Estée Lauder Job: IDMD expands into cosmetic merchandising
- First international order from Clinique Paris, France
- Begin producing pharmaceutical packaging
1982
- IDMD incorporated
- IDMD purchases molding equipment
- First significant order – miniature IBM PC caddy desk set
1981
- IDMD Founded: distributed promotional items such as mugs, key chains, and bottle openers