Mergers and acquisitions - Articles | Plumbing & Mechanical

SJE Acquires Wilson Controls

SJE strengthens engineered control solutions for water and wastewater markets.

October 6, 2026

Located in Lee, New Hampshire, Wilson Controls was founded in 2012. The company engineers, programs, integrates, and supports PLC and SCADA systems, instrumentation, and control panels.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler & ASC Engineered Solutions Unite to Form Reliable Safety & Flow

Bringing together more than 175 years of American innovation, quality, and customer commitment under one unified platform for integrated safety and flow systems.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 5, 2026

Existing contracts remain in effect according to their terms, and customers should expect no interruption to their current products, specifications, technical support, and sales relationships.

JACLO Joins Top Knobs and Watermark Designs

The decorative plumbing specialist brings its finish-matched bath collections to a growing family of kitchen and bath brands.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

October 3, 2026

JACLO and Durst will continue to operate under their own names, with no changes to products or ordering. Key leadership will also remain in place.

Pentair to Acquire Taco

The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

July 29, 2026

Upon completion of the transaction, Taco is planned to be a part of Pentair’s Water Solutions reportable segment, and it is expected to continue to go-to-market under the Taco brand. Taco will maintain a significant presence in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Ferrer Expands Service Presence Through Partnership with Triple J Plumbing

Through this transition, Ferrer will take on day-to-day operations and continue supporting Triple J's customers, building on the relationships and service standards the company has established over the years.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

July 26, 2026

Ferrer will continue operating from Triple J's New Castle office during a 90-day transition period before opening a permanent Ferrer location in the area. Whitehead will remain actively involved during that time to help ensure a smooth and seamless experience for customers.

The logos for Apogee Equity Partners and DB’s Plumbing and Drain.

Apogee Equity Partners Advise on the Sale of DB’s Plumbing and Drain

The northern Virginia plumbing company was successfully sold with the help of Apogee Equity Partners.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

June 25, 2026

Apogee Equity Partners, led by M&A Advisor and President David Yezbak, served as the sell-side advisor to David and Jennifer Buky in the transaction.

Action Air Announces Acquisition of Air Comfort Systems

Action Air, a NexCore Partner, has acquired the Connecticut-based company.

Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff

May 19, 2026

Action Air will onboard Air Comfort’s experienced service technicians and assume its preventative maintenance contracts and customer relationships.

J&K Sales Announces Acquisition of Harmon & Company Effective May 4, 2026

The combined organization will continue to focus on delivering knowledgeable, responsive support to manufacturers, wholesalers, contractors and engineers throughout the territory.

May 7, 2026

This acquisition aims to strengthen J&K Sales’ presence across New England and adds depth to its coverage in the water systems and pump markets.

Quickbase acquires Solvice

Acquisition to integrate Solvice’s route optimization and workforce scheduling capabilities into Quickbase’s core product offerings

April 3, 2026

The acquisition aims to strengthen Quickbase’s native resource management capabilities with decision intelligence across field service, logistics and enterprise operations.