The Collins Companies, a leading distributor of industrial pipe, valves, fittings, and engineered products and services, announced an agreement to acquire Washburn‐Garfield Corporation, a prominent supplier of industrial and commercial pipe, valves, and fittings in Worcester, Massachusetts, as well as their subsidiary, Waites Company, Inc. an equally well‐known distributor of abrasives and cutting tools in that market. These two strategic acquisitions represent the ninth and tenth expansions of The Collins Companies’ footprint in the last 15 years and reinforce their commitment to always providing exceptional products and services to all of their current and “new” customers in the New England and upstate New York markets.
The acquisition of Washburn‐ Garfield and Waites brings together two industry leaders, combining their strengths and expertise to create a stronger and more comprehensive offering to all of their customers.
As a result of this acquisition, The Collins Companies will be expanding its presence in Worcester and the surrounding areas, strengthening its position as a leading distributor of industrial PVF and we will also be expanding our service capabilities into this brand new area. In 2019, Collins purchased International Valve and Instrument, which launched them into the valve and heat exchanger repair and testing markets. Subsequently, in 2022, Collins also launched a compressed air sales and service offering to their customers. Both, WG and Waites have current customers where these service divisions could be utilized and the customers of both companies will greatly benefit from an expanded product inventory, access to a wider range of industry‐leading brands, and the increased availability of these specialized services.
Courtesy of The Collins Companies.