PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2015 — ERIKS North America, a leading industrial process solutions provider, recently added two new companies to its family of industry leaders. With the acquisitions of Action Industrial Group by ERIKS’ Lewis-Goetz and Seals and Packings, Inc. by ERIKS Seals and Plastics, the company continues its aggressive growth and commitment to expanding its business model geographically and within strategic end markets. Part of ERIKS worldwide, ERIKS North America is made up of four companies that offer complementary products and services across multiple industries.
“With the addition of these two great companies, we continue to expand our industrial reach and our ability to deliver value to our customers,” said Jeff Crane, president and CEO of ERIKS North America. “The associates of Action Industrial and Seals and Packing bring significant industry and application know-how. Couple this with our global resources and our unique ability to add value continues to grow.”
ERIKS industrial distributor Lewis-Goetz entered a definitive agreement in April to acquire Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies. The acquisition adds seven Southeast locations to the Lewis-Goetz footprint, as well as considerable gasket fabrication technologies. Action Industrial Group has 78 employees and had $21.5 million in net sales last year.
As part of Lewis-Goetz, Action Industrial Group will have the opportunity to expand its reach with more access to resources and greater opportunities to cross-sell products. Lewis-Goetz fabricates and distributes hose, sealing, conveyor belt and valve products from nearly 100 locations in the United States and Canada.
ERIKS Seals and Plastics Inc., a leading technical resource for seals, engineered and bearings required for demanding applications, has also acquired Texas-based Seals and Packings. Seals and Packings has been in operation for more than 30 years, delivering high-performance seals and related components to a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, automotive, rail, aerospace, mobile and industrial hydraulics, chemical, petrochemical, and medical. Locations across the United States and Europe provide global supply chain solutions.
As part of ERIKS Seals and Plastics, clients will benefit from an even stronger portfolio and unique combination of product and material expertise combined with efficient, customized logistics.
This acquisition enables ERIKS to enhance its client base in the U.S. oil and gas industry and will further strengthen its product and service offerings to existing and new customers. Customers will benefit as the capabilities of these two leading companies are merged to provide greater product availability, engineering expertise and customized logistics solutions.
The addition of these two companies comes on the heels of ERIKS North America’s acquisition of Advanced Sealing, a full-spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fluid sealing products to refining, chemical processing, power generation and wastewater treatment facilities. Advanced Sealing, which was acquired by Lewis-Goetz in July 2014, provides high quality products and a professional, customer focused workforce, which has further strengthened the solutions-based approach of Lewis-Goetz.
The ERIKS North America family of companies was ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. ERIKS global organization consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. ?2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of ?14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing and belting needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
Deal Enhances Production Capabilities, Expands Market Share in Southeast
PITTSBURGH, PA – April 9, 2015 — Lewis-Goetz is pleased to announce it has acquired Action Industrial Group, a South Carolina-based fabricator and distributor specializing in fasteners, gaskets, hose products and industrial construction tools and supplies. The acquisition will add seven Southeast locations to the Lewis-Goetz footprint, as well as considerable gasket fabrication technologies. Action Industrial Group has 78 employees and had $21.5 million in net sales last year. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
“Lewis-Goetz is a company built by acquisitions. Throughout our 80-year history, we have grown by partnering with companies that offer industry-leading technologies and game-changing service,” said Don Evans, president and CEO. “Action Industrial Group brings all of that and more. This acquisition will build on our strength in the Southeast and expand our footprint into places like Memphis and Greenville. We also look forward to expanding our industry focus into facility maintenance.”
As part of Lewis-Goetz, the team at Action Industrial Group will have the opportunity to expand its reach with more access to resources and greater opportunities to cross-sell products. Lewis-Goetz fabricates and distributes industrial hose, hydraulic hose, sealing and conveyor belt products from nearly 100 locations in the United States and Canada.
“This acquisition opens up opportunities for both our employees and our customers,” said Jeff Nyman president and CEO of Action Industrial Group. “The same team that our customers know and trust will have even more resources to enhance our level of service. We look forward to introducing our customers to Lewis-Goetz solutions as we continue to grow during this exciting time.”
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing and belting needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2014, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. ?2.0 billion (USD 2.7 billion) with approximately 8,000 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of ?14.9 billion (USD 19.7 billion) in 2014. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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App Features Case Studies from Three-year Initiative to Document $53 million in Savings
PITTSBURGH, PA – March 10, 2015 — Lewis-Goetz recently launched its interactive, web-based Case Study Tool that has re-imagined the way its growing customer base can access the company’s cost-saving solutions. The app includes custom solutions that Lewis-Goetz implemented across 14 industries over three years to save its customers more than $53 million.
“With the release of this tool, Lewis-Goetz is not only engaging with our customers, we’re revolutionizing the way they implement solutions in their own operations,” said President and CEO Don Evans.
With the ability to filter case studies by industry, product and/or solution, the new Case Study Tool enables current and potential customers to explore the ways the company identifies a problem, determines a solution and implements a fix in cost-effective ways. The tool filters case studies across 14 industries, including aggregate, aluminum, chemical, food, mining, oil and gas, original equipment manufacturing, package handling, pharmaceutical, power generation, pulp and paper, refining, steel and tire.
In addition to filtering by product category, users can also filter by solutions, including Avoided Downtime, Increased Production, Increased Safety, Innovation, Labor Reduction, Plant Survey, Product Repair, Product Substitution, Reduced Downtime, Testing and Vendor-Managed Inventory.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of the company’s long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identify problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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PITTSBURGH, PA – November 6, 2014 — Lewis-Goetz has become one of the most trusted partners of the hydraulic fracturing industry by offering comprehensive solutions — including increasing production, reducing downtime, and product innovation — that recently resulted in $1.4 million in savings for one of its customers.
“The meteoric rise of the shale gas industry has put Lewis-Goetz in a position to grow our hydraulic fracking solutions,” said President and CEO Don Evans. “With decades of experience, we provide our customers with seasoned specialists in hose, coupling, sealing, conveyor belting and valve products to meet the industry’s every need.”
Lewis-Goetz has become established partners with the hydraulic fracking industry by offering 24/7 on-site diagnostic and preventative service, local emergency response, faster delivery times and vendor-managed inventory control systems that provide each customer with consistent and personalized service and solutions.
“We only partner with and provide quality and reliable products from reputable manufacturers,” Evans continued. “This, along with our ability to provide education, training and expertise, helps us to create an efficient and safe environment for both our customers and their employees.”
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of Lewis-Goetz long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identity problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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PITTSBURGH, PA – Sept. 24, 2014 – Lewis-Goetz, a leading industrial service provider of industrial products, including fabricated hose, conveyor belts, valves and gaskets, is pleased to announce new leadership roles within the company. Two positions have been created to serve the company’s growing customer base: vice president of supply chain operations and vice president of marketing and sales.
Eelco de Graaf has been named vice president of supply chain operations. Previously, Mr. de Graaf was chief operating officer of Makro Colombia, a wholesale distributor and sister company of SHV Holdings, NV. Since 2004, he has held leadership positions for SHV Holdings/Makro in sales and operations, supply chain, and management.
From 2010-2012, Mr. de Graaf was a regional sales and operations director of the south for Makro Brazil. He also served as regional sales manager for Makro Indonesia and as store general manager and purchasing manager for Makro Malaysia. Before that, he worked at the head office of SHV Holdings in Utrecht, The Netherlands. In 2010, he completed SHV Holdings in-house management programme at Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands. He earned a post master in sales management from Erasmus University Rotterdam; and a master in law from the University of Utrecht
Mr. de Graaf recently relocated to Pittsburgh from Bogotá. In his new role, he will lead the manufacturing and supply chain teams at Lewis-Goetz and help to foster a culture of continuous improvement by championing operational excellence within the organization.
Gary M. Giallonardo, the newly appointed vice president of marketing and sales, has spent more than 15 years in the industrial paints and coatings industry. He has a proven track record in global marketing and sales organizations, including international positions with PPG Industries. From 1998-2000, at Lilly Industries, Inc. (now The Valspar Corporation), a producer of industrial paints and coatings, he served as marketing director for Global Coil SBU and managed a team that generated double digit sales growth year over year. Since 2001, Mr. Giallonardo was the managing director and founder of Industrial Visions Company, LLC, a business development advisory that focused on diversification strategies for SMEs and private equity clients.
In his new position, Mr. Giallonardo returns to his native Pittsburgh to direct Lewis-Goetz’s commercial organization, synthesizing the company’s marketing, product management and national account teams. Mr. Giallonardo earned his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Princeton University.
“These are exciting times at Lewis-Goetz,” said president and CEO Don Evans, “as we continue to grow and improve in our ability to serve our increasing customer base. We are honored to welcome two highly skilled and driven leaders to our management team who will help us achieve our goals.”
Lewis-Goetz is part of the ERIKS group of companies, one of the world’s largest industrial distributors. With annual sales in excess of $800 million, the North American entities of the ERIKS group ranks among the top 20 industrial distributors according to Modern Distribution Management’s 2014 list of market leaders.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of Lewis-Goetz long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identity problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America, which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 7, 2014 – Lewis-Goetz, a leading Pittsburgh-based industrial service provider of a variety of industrial products, including fabricated hose, conveyor belts, valves and gaskets, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Advanced Sealing.
Advanced Sealing is a full-spectrum manufacturer and distributor of fluid sealing products to refining, chemical processing, power generation and wastewater treatment facilities. A premier sealing house to customers looking for new solutions to age old problems, Advanced Sealing provides a broad product mix including metallic and non-metallic flange gaskets, valve packings, metallic and elastomeric hoses, stud bolts, hex nuts, steam traps and heat exchanger gaskets. Advanced Sealing has a special focus on fugitive emission products, proven to meet and exceed today’s demanding LDAR sealing standards. Advanced Sealing was incorporated in 1988 and has US based facilities located in Cerritos, California and Pascagoula, Mississippi.
The acquisition of Advanced Sealing provides high quality products and a professional, customer focused workforce, further strengthening the solutions-based approach of Lewis-Goetz.
About Lewis-Goetz
Since 1935, customers have trusted Lewis-Goetz to tailor solutions to meet their mission critical hose, sealing, belting and valve needs. North America’s largest industries rely on the unsurpassed know-how of Lewis-Goetz long-time tenured specialists to troubleshoot industry challenges and identity problems before they become emergencies. Lewis-Goetz is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors and is the largest company owned by ERIKS North America which was recently ranked 20th on MDM’s 2014 list of Top 40 Industrial Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more detailed information.
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of engineering components and related technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range is divided into five core activities: flow technology, sealing and rubber technology, industrial plastics, power transmission and bearings, and tools, maintenance and safety products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with 450 branches in 27 countries, serving over 200,000 customers in the MRO, OEM, and project distribution business. In 2013, ERIKS generated net sales of approx. €1.8 billion (USD 2.3 billion) with 7,500 employees. ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a family-owned multinational with net sales of €20.0 billion (USD 25.6 billion) in 2012. For more information visit www.eriks.com
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Katie Oswald Clark
724-213-1211
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Pittsburgh, PA – December 14, 2012 – Goodall Rubber Company of Canada is moving its production facility from its current location on Pretty River Parkway to a newly rehabilitated building at 530 Third Street in Collingwood.
The company has decided to invest in the local market because of the exceptional workforce and the historical success the company has had working with the local community.
Jeff Crane, CEO of parent company, Lewis-Goetz based in Pittsburgh, PA said about the move, “We are excited to invest in a new, state of the art facility that will continue to provide high-quality products to our worldwide customers.”
Sandi Bonwick, General Manager of the local facility also commented, “We are excited about the opportunities that this investment decision will bring for our employees, for the local economy, for our distribution centers, for our customers and for our investors. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have been selected by our parent company for this investment and are very much looking forward to this relocation!”
The move to a new property is anticipated to take place the summer of 2013 with production at the new facility beginning then.
Lewis-Goetz, the parent company of Goodall Rubber is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is part of the ERIKS Group of companies, one of the world’s largest industrial distributors. With annual sales in excess of $700 million, the North American entities of the ERIKS group would rank among the top 20 industrial distributors according to Modern Distribution Management‘s 2012 list of market leaders.
Lewis-Goetz is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA and is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more detailed information.
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Katie Oswald Clark
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Pittsburgh, PA – November 1, 2011 – ERIKS NV, a Netherlands-based industrial service provider of a variety of industrial products, including fabricated hose, cut gaskets and sealing products is pleased to announce the acquisition of Lewis-Goetz, a leading Pittsburgh-based distributor.
“The acquisition of Lewis-Goetz brings ERIKS the perfect growth platform in North-America in fabricated hose, gaskets and conveyer belts that we have been looking for. Together with our existing US-based companies, we will now realize some $700 million USD annual sales with over 1500 employees; North-America is now the single most important market for ERIKS, said Johan Sleebus, chairman of ERIKS Executive Board.
For the last four years Lewis-Goetz has been owned by private equity firm, Audax Group of Boston, MA.
Jeff Crane, CEO of Lewis-Goetz thanked Audax for their support of the last four years and looks forward to the future. “Audax provided us with critical resources to help with the next stage of our growth. We fulfilled our promise to them by putting those resources to work in building a leading distribution business in our space. Now, as we become an important part of a leading global service provider we know that our future is much brighter for the time we spent with Audax. We could not be more excited about the prospects for the future and we look forward to the important things we will accomplish with Eriks.???
About ERIKS
Founded in 1940, ERIKS is a leading international industrial service provider offering a wide range of high-quality mechanical engineering components and associated technical and logistics services. ERIKS’ current product range, including the technical and logistics services that form part of it, is divided into five core activities: flow technology; sealing technology; bearing and power transmission, including electromechanical services and condition monitoring; industrial plastics; and tools and maintenance products. ERIKS currently consists of more than 60 companies with branches in 25 countries, serving over 200,000 customers. In 2010, ERIKS generated net sales of €1.1 billion (USD 1.6 billion). ERIKS is a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V., a private-held family company with net sales in 2010 of €16.0 billion (USD 23.1 billion). For more information visit http://eriks.com.
About Lewis-Goetz
Lewis-Goetz is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, recently ranking 23rd in Modern Distribution Management’s list of Market Leaders. Specializing in fabricated hose, conveyor belts and sealing products, the company serves customers in a wide range of industries from 86 locations throughout North America. For more information visit http://lewis-goetz.com.
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Katie Oswald Clark
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June 1, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA: Lewis-Goetz and Company, Inc. (“Lewis-Goetz” or the “Company”) announced it has acquired Valley Rubber & Gasket Company, Inc. (“Valley”) and all related subsidiaries. Valley, a Sacramento-based fabricating distributor of conveyor belting, hose and sealing products has operations throughout central and northern California as well as locations in Seattle, Washington; Elko, Nevada; and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Valley provides mission-critical products to the construction, agriculture, mining and food processing markets in addition to numerous other diverse end markets of the Western US.
In commenting on the acquisition, Jeff Crane, President and CEO of Lewis-Goetz said, “The Valley locations provide an important piece of the geographic puzzle that we have been working hard to find. While it’s nice to be able to say we finally have a significant West Coast presence, it is much more rewarding to know that we are getting more than just dots on a map; we are getting the very best West Coast platform from which we can continue our organic and acquisition growth strategy.
Les Shively and the entire Valley team should be very proud of the company they have built. They have done it through organic growth, greenfield expansion and acquisitions and they have continued this growth trajectory even as one of their largest end markets, the California construction market, remains terribly depressed.
We have discussed the idea of putting these two great companies together with Les and his team for some time. We are excited to be able to work with them and provide the investment necessary for the next stage of their growth strategy. We are equally excited to be able to tell our many national accounts of our ability to support their West Coast operations from local inventory and with local expertise.”
In commenting on the acquisition, Les Shively, President and CEO of Valley, highlighted his company’s great history as well as the great opportunity this represents.
“Valley Rubber and Gasket was opened over 30 years ago when Walter Bates with the RAGCO organization saw a need to open a location in California to expand their presence in the West. That’s when Valley Rubber & Gasket in Sacramento was opened, by Bill McCluskey. To date, Valley Rubber & Gasket Company, with the exceptional contributions of Larry Chavez, its CFO, 9 seasoned branch managers and the finest employees in the industry, has grown to be the leading distributor of industrial rubber products on the West Coast.
Our focus has always been on taking care of customers and our employees. This has been the key to our success and we are very proud of our organization and especially proud of our employees. Our employees are what make Valley Rubber & Gasket great. As the industry changes, we understand the need to change along with it. Lewis-Goetz is a dynamic and well managed company and we knew Valley Rubber & Gasket would be a good fit with their organization. We, at Valley Rubber & Gasket Company knew that joining Lewis-Goetz would allow us to continue our growth as a platform company and would give our employees new opportunities for growth in the future.” Shively will continue with the company as the Region Manager of the newly formed West Region.
Lewis-Goetz is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors. Lewis-Goetz recently ranked 32nd on Industrial Distribution’s 2009 list of The Big 50 Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more detailed information.
January 1, 2011
Pittsburgh, PA: Lewis-Goetz and Company, Inc. (“Lewis-Goetz” or the “Company”) announced it has acquired substantially all of the assets of EVCO House of Hose (EVCO), a Salt Lake City, Utah based distributor of hose, fittings and related products. EVCO specializes in the fabrication and supply of industrial and hydraulic hose products for a variety of industrial applications throughout the Rocky Mountain region. The acquisition was effective January 1, 2011.
In commenting on the acquisition, Jeff Crane, President and CEO of Lewis-Goetz said, “The EVCO locations provide an obvious geographic fit for our expansion plans. With locations covering much of the Mountain West the acquisition fills a geographic hole in our footprint but also provides great synergy from an end-market standpoint. With an emphasis on oil and gas as well as construction EVCO provides very similar products and services to end markets and common customers that we know very well.”
“I have had the pleasure of getting to know Dave Adkins, EVCO’s General Manager over the last several years and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about their business. The company that he and owner Dean Jolley have built is very impressive. Given their expansion plans and our resources the fit between the two companies was obvious from the start. We could not be more excited to help them achieve their very aggressive growth plans, to learn more about their competitive strengths and to share our best practices with them.”
“Under Dean Jolley’s ownership the company has grown four-fold,” says Adkins. “With Lewis-Goetz, we are confident that EVCO will continue to grow in our selling region. Lewis-Goetz shares our values and objectives and offers the chance for EVCO to expand its product mix and add continued value to our customers.”
Dave Adkins will continue to manage the EVCO locations and report to Jeff Crane as the Region Manager for Lewis-Goetz’s new Mountain Region.
Lewis-Goetz is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is one of North America’s largest industrial distributors. Lewis-Goetz recently ranked 32nd on Industrial Distribution’s 2009 list of The Big 50 Distributors. You can visit www.lewis-goetz.com for more detailed information.
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