Hayward Holdings Acquires Water Works Technologies Group, SmartPower and SmartValve

Hayward Holdings Acquires Halco Lighting Technologies' Specialty Lighting Business

June 2, 2022

Building Products

Hayward Holdings, Inc. has acquired the specialty lighting business of Halco Lighting Technologies, adding established brands such as ColorSplash, J&J Electronics, PureWhite and Sollos. The purchase expands Hayward's pool, spa, fountain and landscape lighting product lines and enables further integration with its OmniLogic smart pool automation platform as the company enters the landscape and bulb markets.

Severn Group Acquires ValvTechnologies

November 6, 2021

Manufacturing

Severn Group has acquired ValvTechnologies, a Houston-based leader in metal-seated, zero-leakage isolation valves, expanding the group's severe-service valve capabilities and aftermarket services. The deal was funded by private equity firm Bluewater (which invested in Severn Group in 2019) and is intended to broaden Severn's international presence and end-market coverage while ValvTechnologies retains operational independence.

Integrated Water Services and Sciens Water Acquire Hyperion International Technologies

March 7, 2023

Infrastructure

Integrated Water Services, in partnership with Sciens Water Opportunities Management (an affiliate of Sciens Capital), acquired 100% of Hyperion International Technologies, a control-systems and engineering services provider for water and wastewater markets. The deal expands IWS’s product and digital services capabilities in modular MBR and wastewater reuse technologies; Hyperion’s General Manager Scott Johnson will lead the business as Al Ouchie transitions to retirement.

VertexOne Acquires WaterSmart Software

May 6, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

VertexOne, a portfolio company of DFW Capital, has acquired WaterSmart Software to expand its cloud-based customer engagement and analytics offerings for utilities. The deal broadens VertexOne’s SaaS platform across water, electric and gas markets and reinforces its position as a leading 100% SaaS provider to North American utilities.

Watts Water Technologies Acquires Bradley Corporation

August 30, 2023

Building Products

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. agreed to acquire Bradley Corporation for $303 million (approximately $268 million net of estimated tax benefits) to expand its water solutions portfolio. The acquisition adds Bradley's front-of-the-wall commercial washroom and emergency safety product lines, increases exposure to commercial and industrial end markets, and is expected to generate cost synergies and be accretive to Adjusted EPS in 2024.

Geospace Technologies Acquires Aquana, LLC

July 7, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Geospace Technologies Corporation acquired 100% of Aquana, LLC, a provider of wireless IoT water monitoring and remote shut-off valve systems, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal included an initial cash payment of $1.4 million plus contingent cash payments over a six-year earn-out; Geospace said the acquisition expands its IoT and smart city capabilities and complements its existing product and manufacturing base.