Schwartz Communications buys British PR firm

By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff

Schwartz Communications, a Waltham-based public relations firm focused on such sectors as technology, health care and the so-called clean tech sector, said it has acquired Hayhurst Media, a British PR firm.

The press release issued by Schwartz Communications did not include financial details of the transaction.

"Our acquisition of Hayhurst Media rapidly accelerates our European growth and brings Schwartz additional expertise in two of our most successful practice areas - clean tech and life sciences," Steve Schwartz, chief executive and co-founder of Schwartz Communications, said in a statement.