WASHINGTON, D.C. – Xylem Inc. has announced it has completed its acquisition of Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (“Evoqua").
pump industry mergers & acquisitions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT) has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Filtration business unit to London headquartered private equity firm, Px3 Partners (Px3). Celeros FT is held by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, Inc.
Under the terms of the agreement, Px3 will purchase the Filtration business, and the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
FOWLMERE, UK - Welding Alloys has announced the acquisition of Premier Technical Ltd (“Premtech”).
WESTVILLE, N.J. - Colonial Seal Company formalized the acquisition of SSP Manufacturing of Hackettstown, NJ, on April 28, 2023. SSP has been manufacturing and distributing seals and related components to the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, power transmission, automobile, cosmetic, mining and other specialty industries since 1994.
PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Florida Pumping Solutions (FPS) is expanding its services with the acquisition of American Sock & Dewatering.
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Hydrotech, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Isaacs Fluid Power Equipment Company (Isaacs)—representing progress toward the company’s mission to modernize industrial equipment and streamline operations through application know-how, technical expertise and reliable service.
DE PERE, Wis. – Fluid System Components, Inc. (FSC) has announced the acquisition of Norcan Fluid Power Company (Norcan).
The acquisition of Norcanexpands FSC’s capabilities and reach to create a new force in North American fluid power solutions. Once the acquisition is finalized, Norcan will become part of the FSC group of companies.
GLENDALE, Wis. – Ampco Pumps Company and Kroneshave entered an agreement for Krones to acquire 90% of Ampco Pumps Company. Ampco manufactures centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and mixing and blending equipment for the food, beverage, marine and industrial markets. Krones has an option to buy the remaining shares in Ampco, which currently remain with company management. Current Ampco management will remain in place.
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – PumpMan Holdings LLC (“PumpMan Holdings”) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Colorado Water Well.
AUSTIN, Texas – Infinitum has announced the acquisition of Circuit Connect, Inc. a printed circuit board (PCB) fabricator based in Nashua, New Hampshire.
IRVINE, Cal. – United Flow Technologies (“UFT”) has announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Kodru-Mooney in October 2022 and Macaulay Controls Company (“Macaulay”) in March 2023. UFT has completed nine acquisitions since its formation in July 2021.
The two acquisitions will accelerate UFT’s position into the Midwest and Texas regions, add product categories to the platform and strengthen OEM partnerships.
DALLAS – CECO Environmental Corp (CECO) has announced it has completed the acquisition of Transcend Solutions, LLC (Transcend), a Houston-based process filtration solution design and manufacturing company with applications in hydrocarbon and chemical processing.
Virginia Beach, Va. – Busch Vacuum Solutions U.S. has announced the acquisition of the business of VESCO-McLaughlin, Inc. (VESCO) in East Windsor, Conn. With the addition of VESCO, Busch Vacuum Solutions expands its business by adding complementary services to its offering of global field service, overhaul, repair and installation.
ZURICH, Switzerland – ABB has reached an agreement to sell its Power Conversion division to AcBel Polytech Inc. for $505 million in cash. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023.
DALLAS, and MONTREAL – Flowserve Corporation and Velan Inc.
HOUSTON – Trillium Flow Technologies (Trillium) has announced the acquisition of Coulter Valve Service (“CVS”), a specialty valve field services provider.
CVS specializes in on-site nuclear and commercial maintenance, repair and modifications for Main Steam Isolation Valves, Feedwater Check Valves, and Free Flow Reverse Check Valves for major utilities across the United States. This acquisition strengthens Trillium's aftermarket business in North America.
GREENVILLE, SC. – IPS has acquired Southland Electrical Group. The Southland Group comprises seven discrete businesses: Southland Electrical Supply, Mid-South Electrical Supply, Industrial Panel Company, Southland Automation, South East Switchgear, Southland Electrical Rentals and Charter Contact and Supply.
WASHINGTON, DC – Xylem Inc. and Evoqua have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Xylem will acquire Evoqua in an all-stock transaction that reflects an implied enterprise value of approximately $7.5 billion.
HOUSTON – Corrosion Resistant Alloys, LLC (CRA) has fully acquired PipeSearch.
Cole Patchell, president, PipeSearch, and vice president, CRA, said, “We see the momentum for change in the tubular industry and the desire for digital solutions. We are fully committed to a digital future through the global warehouse, PipeSearch, and are excited about the investment.”
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Holland Pump Company has announced that it has completed the acquisition of BPR Pumping & Vacuum Solutions based in Pearland, Texas.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Badger Meter, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Syrinix, Ltd.
Kenneth C. Bockhorst, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Badger Meter, stated, “We are pleased to add the hardware-enabled software capabilities of Syrinix into our smart water solutions portfolio. I look forward to working alongside the talented Syrinix team to further our aim to preserve the world’s most precious resource.”