CORTEC Acquires Power Chokes from ADS Services
August 1, 2025
CORTEC, a U.S. manufacturer of choke, valve and automation products, has acquired Power Chokes — a Houston-based maker of well control chokes and pressure control equipment — from ADS Services, a Black Bay Partners portfolio company. The acquisition adds Power Chokes' manufacturing division and IP to CORTEC, broadening its product lineup and strengthening its position in the global energy (oil & gas) pressure-control equipment market.
- Buyers
- CORTEC
- Targets
- Power Chokes
- Sellers
- ADS Services, Black Bay Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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