A&B Business Solutions acquires regional graphic arts hardware, supply dealer

Jan. 13, 2026

Sioux Falls-based A&B Business Solutions has acquired a large regional dealer specializing in graphic arts hardware and supplies.

Fargo-based Far From Normal was founded 32 years ago in a small garage in Moorhead, Minnesota, and has grown to four warehouses across four states, serving more than 10,000 customers and offering more than 35,000 products.

The 15-person company specializes in sign supplies in thousands of sizes, grades and colors, featuring brands such as 3M, Arlon, Nekoosa, Orafol, Roland and General Formulations, in addition to offering a broad selection of ready-made graphics, adhesives, sealers and frames.

It’s also a dealer for production print equipment, including vinyl cutters, heat presses, laminators and large-format printers. Its South Dakota location is in North Sioux City.

“A&B Business Solutions shares our values and commitment to customer service,” Far From Normal president Dan Huggins said in a statement. “This partnership provides new opportunities while preserving what has made Far From Normal successful. Our customers and employees can expect the same quality, service and relationships they’ve relied on for decades.”

A&B Business Solutions, founded in 1981 and acquired by the Aanenson family in 1993, has grown to 14 locations across six states. The company offers digital copiers and printers, managed print services, IT security and support, office furniture and supplies, purified water and coffee products, production print services, marketing services and professional development programs. It partners with manufacturers such as Ricoh, Toshiba, HP, Brother, Colex, Duplo, Formax and Roland.

The acquisition of Far From Normal adds another dimension to the portfolio for the Aanenson family’s network of companies and brings A&B Business Solutions to 115 employees.

“The collaboration between our companies will enhance our ability to provide comprehensive products and services. We look forward to leveraging our expanded portfolio to benefit both existing and new customers,” owner Dennis Aanenson said.