FRC Research Acquired by Lieberman Inc.

US-based full service researcher Lieberman Inc. has acquired New York-based custom CPG specialist FRC Research, for an undisclosed sum.

Founded in 1972, FRC works for a mix of Fortune 500 corporations and mid-size companies. The buy will allow Lieberman 'to further expand its knowledge-base, capabilities, and client support' according to Steve Chasin (pictured), Partner in the latter firm.

Paul Knable, President of FRC, says his company 'will benefit from Lieberman's greater resources including their Qualitative division', adding: 'We are pleased to be able to offer our clients a greater array of valuable products and services'.

Founded in 1981 and also based in New York, Lieberman is the sole US member of 22-company global network The Research Alliance. Web sites are at www.liebermanresearch.com and www.frcresearch.com .