Bradford White Corporation has acquired Universal Technologies of Wisconsin, Inc., Bock Water Heaters, Inc., and Tank Technology, Inc.
These businesses are collectively known as Bock Water Heaters, an industry leader in oil-fired water heating and a well-known manufacturer of commercial and specialty water heating and storage products based in Wisconsin, United States.
The relationship between the companies extends more than three decades, with Bock serving as both an important supplier and a valued customer to Bradford White.
The longstanding business relationship has gradually evolved, making it a natural step for Bock to formally join the Bradford White family of companies, according to Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO of Bradford White Corporation.
"We know from first-hand experience Bock's commitment to manufacturing high-quality products," he said.
"Our companies share many of the same values, and we're excited to welcome the Bock family into ours. This deal strengthens our ability to support our customers and provide them with an expanded offering of products and solutions."
Bock was founded in 1929 and has since expanded its production capacity with two separate manufacturing facilities in the Badger State. The company is widely recognized for its robust offering of oil-fired water heating products, as well as large, high input commercial condensing gas-fired water heaters.
The acquisition will further expand Bradford White's US-based manufacturing capacity and capabilities.
This acquisition is the latest in a series of recent strategic acquisitions made by Bradford White including Electro Industries, Heat-flo and FloLogic.