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Industry Updates
Eastern Controls , Inc . Acquires Andrews Industrial Controls
Eastern Controls , Inc . announced the acquisition of Andrews Industrial Controls , hereby expanding products , solutions , and services throughout Western Pennsylvania , West Virginia , and Ohio . This comes shortly after Eastern Controls expanded into Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia with partners Baker Hughes Masoneilan and REXA , Inc .
For 45 years , Andrews Industrial Controls has provided instrumentation , gas and flame detection , valves , actuators , and services to a broad range of industries from Oil and Gas , Power Generation , Chemical / Petrochemical , Water / Wastewater , Food and Beverage , and Pulp and Paper . The company ’ s dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and superior solutions has allowed them to build strong relationships with end-users and engineering firms alike . Former President and CEO of Andrews Industrial Controls ,
With Andrews Industrial Controls becoming a division of Eastern Controls , partners and customers can be confident that business continuity will remain and further excel in providing services and support for any application needs .
“ This acquisition allows us to build upon our strong , 30-year relationship and join forces with a team of AIC experts to create a combined organization focused on providing unmatched services and solutions ”, said Eastern Controls ’ President , Cliff McLaughlin . “ We are an organization focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience . Our combined resources will help deliver growth and infrastructure connection across Pennsylvania , West Virginia , and Ohio .”
Asahi / America , Inc . Technical Field Service Team Grows
Asahi / America , Inc ., the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technology , is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Doughty to the technical field service team .
MiddleGround Capital has acquired PVI Holdings , Inc . MiddleGround is an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in the North American middle market primarily focused on B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies .
Included in this transaction are Setpoint Integrated Solutions Inc ., W & O Supply and A-T Controls , Inc .
“ It was a cultural fit from our first meeting . MiddleGround brings a unique style to private equity that has my team fired up about the future ,” said Brad Bergeron , PVI CEO . “ We value their operational expertise , passion for continuous improvement , and believe they are the perfect owner for PVI ’ s next phase of growth .
“ We are extremely excited to partner
Brad will assist customers with training and installing Asahi / America ’ s single and double wall piping systems through thermofusion processes . This includes properly training customers how to use Asahi / America ’ s available welding equipment with the company ’ s piping products . He will cover all regions throughout the US .
Brad comes to Asahi / America with almost 30 years of experience in the polyethylene ( PE ) industry . His experience ranges from making PE tanks and connections to providing field service for PErelated products across the US .
Brad ’ s addition to the field service department will help the growing need for thermoplastic piping installation and field training assistance .
PVI Holdings , Inc . Acquired by MiddleGround Capital
with MiddleGround on the next phase of growth ,” said Brian Wright , President . “ A-T Controls has the broadest offering in the quarter turn valve industry . We focus on responsiveness , solution-oriented selling , and value-added service and assemblies . Our attention to quality and constant product improvements as well as new product introductions will excel our growth .”
Matte Bate , Setpoint President , also remarked on the company ’ s new partnership with Middleground . “ Setpoint ’ s focus on caring for and creating value for our people , our customers and the communities we serve will continue ,” he said . “ Our partnership with Middle- Ground will enhance and accelerate those efforts and create additional opportunities for growth .”
Flowserve Expands Educational Service Capabilities in Partnership with Lamar University
Flowserve Corporation , a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets , announced the opening of a new Learning Resource Center ( LRC ) on the Lamar University campus in Beaumont , TX . The new LRC will provide Flowserve customers and Lamar University students with the opportunity to engage with Flowserve ’ s products and technology through handson , lab-based learning experiences .
Flowserve ’ s team of certified trainers will facilitate product demonstrations and simulations , as well as leverage other training tools , to deepen participants ’ understanding of Flowserve ’ s flow control systems . Based on the level of training , participants may be eligible to receive professional development or educational credits following completion .
“ We are excited about partnering with Lamar University and the mutual opportunities this relationship will bring ,” said Lamar Duhon , President , Aftermarket Services and Solutions . “ The Learning Resource Center will help us better connect with and support our customers , especially those in the Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana , while furthering the education and development of Lamar University ’ s future innovators .”
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