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May River Capital Establishes a New Flow Control Platform, Tusk Industrial

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May River Capital has acquired the Global Pump Solutions business from CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), including the Dean, Fybroc, and Sethco pump brands. The acquired businesses will operate under a new entity called Tusk Industrial.

Tusk Industrial specializes in manufacturing metallic, fiberglass, and thermoplastic pumps for high-temperature, corrosive, and caustic industrial environments. The company operates from two locations in Telford, Pennsylvania and Indianapolis, Indiana, employing over 100 people and serving more than 1,500 customers globally.

President & GM Ming Cheung will continue to lead the organization under the new ownership. May River plans to invest in new products, expand into new markets, and pursue strategic acquisitions to strengthen Tusk Industrial's market position.

May River Capital ha acquisito il business di Global Pump Solutions da CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), inclusi i marchi di pompe Dean, Fybroc e Sethco. Le attività acquisite opereranno sotto una nuova entità chiamata Tusk Industrial.

Tusk Industrial si specializza nella produzione di pompe in metallo, fibra di vetro e termoplastica per ambienti industriali ad alta temperatura, corrosivi e caustici. L'azienda opera da due sedi a Telford, Pennsylvania e Indianapolis, Indiana, impiegando oltre 100 persone e servendo più di 1.500 clienti a livello globale.

Il Presidente e GM Ming Cheung continuerà a guidare l'organizzazione sotto il nuovo proprietario. May River prevede di investire in nuovi prodotti, espandersi in nuovi mercati e perseguire acquisizioni strategiche per rafforzare la posizione di mercato di Tusk Industrial.

May River Capital ha adquirido el negocio de Global Pump Solutions de CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), incluidos las marcas de bombas Dean, Fybroc y Sethco. Las empresas adquiridas operarán bajo una nueva entidad llamada Tusk Industrial.

Tusk Industrial se especializa en la fabricación de bombas metálicas, de fibra de vidrio y termoplásticas para entornos industriales de alta temperatura, corrosivos y cáusticos. La compañía opera desde dos ubicaciones en Telford, Pennsylvania e Indianapolis, Indiana, empleando a más de 100 personas y sirviendo a más de 1,500 clientes en todo el mundo.

El Presidente y GM Ming Cheung continuará liderando la organización bajo la nueva propiedad. May River planea invertir en nuevos productos, expandirse a nuevos mercados y buscar adquisiciones estratégicas para fortalecer la posición de mercado de Tusk Industrial.

May River CapitalCECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO)로부터 Global Pump Solutions 비즈니스를 인수하였으며, Dean, Fybroc, Sethco 펌프 브랜드를 포함합니다. 인수된 비즈니스는 Tusk Industrial라는 새로운 법인 아래에서 운영됩니다.

Tusk Industrial은 고온, 부식성 및 부식성 산업 환경을 위한 금속, 유리 섬유 및 열가소성 펌프 제조를 전문으로 합니다. 이 회사는 펜실베니아주 텔포드와 인디애나주 인디애나폴리스의 두 곳에서 운영되며, 100명 이상의 직원이 근무하고 있으며 전 세계 1,500명 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.

May River Capital a acquis le secteur Global Pump Solutions de CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), y compris les marques de pompes Dean, Fybroc et Sethco. Les entreprises acquises fonctionneront sous une nouvelle entité appelée Tusk Industrial.

Tusk Industrial se spécialise dans la fabrication de pompes en métal, en fibre de verre et en thermoplastique pour des environnements industriels à haute température, corrosifs et caustiques. L'entreprise opère depuis deux sites à Telford, en Pennsylvanie et à Indianapolis, dans l'Indiana, employant plus de 100 personnes et servant plus de 1 500 clients à l'échelle mondiale.

Le Président et GM Ming Cheung continuera à diriger l'organisation sous la nouvelle propriété. May River prévoit d'investir dans de nouveaux produits, de s'étendre sur de nouveaux marchés et de rechercher des acquisitions stratégiques pour renforcer la position de marché de Tusk Industrial.

May River Capital hat das Geschäft von Global Pump Solutions von CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) übernommen, einschließlich der Pumpenmarken Dean, Fybroc und Sethco. Die übernommenen Geschäfte werden unter einer neuen Einheit namens Tusk Industrial betrieben.

Tusk Industrial spezialisiert sich auf die Herstellung von Metall-, Glasfaser- und thermoplastischen Pumpen für Hochtemperatur-, korrosive und ätzende industrielle Umgebungen. Das Unternehmen hat zwei Standorte in Telford, Pennsylvania und Indianapolis, Indiana und beschäftigt über 100 Mitarbeiter und bedient mehr als 1.500 Kunden weltweit.

Präsident und GM Ming Cheung wird die Organisation unter der neuen Eigentümerschaft weiterhin leiten. May River plant, in neue Produkte zu investieren, in neue Märkte zu expandieren und strategische Übernahmen zu verfolgen, um die Marktposition von Tusk Industrial zu stärken.

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  • CECO successfully divests non-core pump business, potentially streamlining operations
  • Transaction provides immediate cash proceeds to CECO (amount undisclosed)
Negative
  • Loss of revenue stream from Global Pump Solutions division
  • Reduction in CECO's market presence in pump solutions segment

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CECO Environmental's divestiture of its Global Pump Solutions business represents a strategic portfolio refinement that could impact the company's financial outlook and operational focus. While the announcement lacks disclosure of financial terms—a critical element for fully assessing the transaction's impact—we can extract several meaningful insights.

The divested business encompasses three established pump brands serving approximately 1,500 global customers with over 100 employees across two manufacturing locations. This suggests a meaningful operational footprint within CECO's overall business structure.

For shareholders, this transaction likely signals management's intent to streamline operations and potentially reallocate capital toward core or higher-growth segments. Divestitures typically generate immediate cash proceeds while potentially improving operational metrics if the sold business had lower margins or growth characteristics than CECO's portfolio average.

Without knowing the revenue contribution, profit margins, or transaction value, it's impossible to quantify the immediate financial impact on CECO's 808 million market cap. The absence of forward-looking statements or earnings guidance updates suggests this transaction may not dramatically alter CECO's near-term financial trajectory.

The market's ultimate reaction will depend on how efficiently CECO deploys any proceeds received and whether this move enhances the company's competitive positioning in its remaining business segments. This transaction appears to be part of CECO's ongoing portfolio optimization strategy rather than a transformative event.

CHICAGO, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- May River Capital ("May River"), a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on lower middle market industrial growth companies, announced today its acquisition of the Global Pump Solutions business of CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO), including the highly respected Dean, Fybroc, and Sethco pump brands. Going forward, these three brands will be collectively organized under the parent company, Tusk Industrial, a newly formed portfolio company of May River. Tusk Industrial specializes in tough, high-performance pumping and fluid handling solutions engineered to excel in rugged environments.

Tusk Industrial designs, manufactures, and services metallic, fiberglass, and thermoplastic pumps for usage within a diverse range of high-temperature, corrosive, and caustic industrial environments, including chemical processing applications. Under the leadership of President & GM, Ming Cheung, the company has grown to over 100 employees serving over 1,500 customers globally across two locations in Telford, Pennsylvania and Indianapolis, Indiana. Cheung and the broader Tusk Industrial management team will continue to lead the organization under new ownership.

"Partnering with May River marks an exciting milestone for our company," said Cheung. He went on to comment that, "this partnership unlocks incredible opportunities to supercharge our growth, expand our capabilities, and deliver even greater value to our customers. It's an exciting time for our employees, customers, and partners as we take Tusk Industrial to new heights."

Pat St. John, Managing Director of May River, stated, "Tusk Industrial is a standout business with significant growth potential, and we're excited to partner with management to drive its continued success. With our deep expertise in building businesses within the flow control sector, we are committed to investing in new products, expanding into new markets, and pursuing strategic acquisitions - all with the goal of strengthening Tusk Industrial's foundation and, most importantly, delivering greater value to its customer base."

Paul Hastings and TD Securities served as legal and financial counsel to May River while Koley Jessen and EC M&A served as legal and financial counsel to CECO Environmental Corp.

About Tusk Industrial
Tusk Industrial specializes in tough, high-performance pumping and fluid handling solutions engineered to excel in rugged environments – ensuring reliability where failure isn't an option. Tusk Industrial designs, manufactures, and services metallic, fiberglass, and thermoplastic pumps for usage within a diverse range of high-temperature, corrosive, and caustic industrial environments, including chemical processing applications. For more information, please visit www.tuskind.com.

About May River Capital
May River Capital is a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on partnering with lower middle-market industrial growth businesses. The firm invests in high-performing companies in advanced manufacturing, engineered products and instrumentation, specialized industrial services, and value-added industrial distribution services. For more information, please visit www.mayrivercapital.com.

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FAQ

What assets did May River Capital acquire from CECO Environmental (CECO)?

May River Capital acquired CECO's Global Pump Solutions business, which includes the Dean, Fybroc, and Sethco pump brands.

How many employees and customers does Tusk Industrial have after the CECO acquisition?

Tusk Industrial has over 100 employees and serves more than 1,500 customers globally across two locations.

What are Tusk Industrial's main product offerings from the CECO acquisition?

Tusk Industrial manufactures metallic, fiberglass, and thermoplastic pumps for high-temperature, corrosive, and caustic industrial environments.

What are May River's growth plans for the acquired CECO pump business?

May River plans to invest in new products, expand into new markets, and pursue strategic acquisitions to strengthen Tusk Industrial's position.
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