AMBLER, Pa. — Bradford White Corp. has acquired Universal Technologies of Wisconsin Inc., Bock Water Heaters Inc., and Tank Technology Inc.
These businesses are collectively known as Bock Water Heaters, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of commercial and specialty water-heating and -storage products.
“We know from first-hand experience Bock’s commitment to manufacturing high-quality products,” said Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO of Bradford White, in a press release. “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 in Madison, Wisconsin, and has since expanded its production capacity with two separate manufacturing facilities in the Badger State. The company is recognized for its oil-fired water-heating products, as well as its large, high-input commercial condensing gas-fired water heaters, the press release said. The acquisition will expand Bradford White’s U.S.-based manufacturing capacity and capabilities.
“Our longstanding relationship with Bradford White is built on a shared commitment to our customers and manufacturing best-in-class water-heating solutions,” said Dale Einerson, CEO of Bock Water Heaters and TTI. “We’re thrilled to become part of Bradford White Corporation and continue to produce high-quality products under a company with strong customer relationships and that is culturally very much aligned with ours.”
This acquisition is the latest in a series of recent acquisitions made by Bradford White that include Electro Industries, Heat-flo, and FloLogic.
“The industry is changing faster than ever and we’re continuing to grow to meet the evolving needs of our customers and bring them new and innovative solutions,” said Carnevale.