Hydrotech, Inc. announced the acquisition of Isaacs Fluid Power Equipment Company (Isaacs)—representing progress toward the company’s mission to modernize industrial equipment and streamline operations through application know-how, technical expertise and reliable service.
Based in Mason, Ohio, and founded in 1948, Isaacs is a fluid power distributor serving multiple OEM and end-user industries across Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and portions of lower Michigan and Illinois. By acquiring Isaacs, Hydrotech expands its capabilities and geographical reach to create a new alliance in Midwest fluid power solutions. Isaacs will operate as a division of Hydrotech, which is part of the FSC group of companies, following the completion of this acquisition.
Isaacs has 37 employees, including key members of the leadership team, General Manager Bruce Becknell and Finance Manager Beverley Massey, who will continue in their roles. After over 50 years with Isaacs, President and CEO Roy Carman will officially retire on the date of closing. All six Isaacs office and branch locations will remain open. Specific terms of the deal will not be disclosed.
Hydrotech benefits from Isaacs’ in-depth pneumatic and vacuum technical engineering, service and application knowledge while Isaacs gains access to Hydrotech’s strong complete engineered solutions, quality replacement parts and excellent customer support along with the resources of a larger company.
Courtesy of Hydrotech Inc.