Clark-Reliance Acquires John C. Ernst & Co., Inc.
July 27, 2023
Clark-Reliance, a Strongsville, Ohio-based manufacturer of level instrumentation and process observation equipment, has acquired John C. Ernst & Co., Inc., a Sparta, New Jersey-based maker and distributor of sight flow indicators, liquid level gauges and flow meter products. The acquisition expands Clark-Reliance's portfolio and capabilities in engineered measurement and process observation equipment; the Wolfe brothers, owners of John C. Ernst, were represented by Wiley Brothers – Aintree Capital in the sale.
- Buyers
- Clark-Reliance LLC
- Targets
- John C. Ernst & Co., Inc.
- Sellers
- Wolfe brothers (owners of John C. Ernst)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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