Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives Completes Acquisition of Atlas-SSI
Goldman Sachs Alternatives' Sustainable Investing team has acquired Atlas-SSI Holdings, a North American water management equipment supplier, from XPV Water Partners. Atlas-SSI specializes in designing, manufacturing, and servicing customized screens, gates, and barriers for water facility protection.
The acquisition aims to expand Atlas-SSI's market presence amid growing water sector demand, particularly in infrastructure upgrades and industrial growth. The EPA estimates over $744 billion in required investments over two decades for water infrastructure upgrades in North America.
Atlas-SSI's solutions serve industrial, utility, municipal, and commercial customers, focusing on removing plastics and pollution while protecting aquatic life. The company's re-manufacturing segment reduces carbon emissions by decreasing virgin material usage.
Il team di Investimenti Sostenibili di Goldman Sachs Alternatives ha acquisito Atlas-SSI Holdings, un fornitore nordamericano di attrezzature per la gestione dell'acqua, da XPV Water Partners. Atlas-SSI è specializzata nella progettazione, produzione e assistenza di schermi, cancelli e barriere personalizzate per la protezione delle strutture idriche.
L'acquisizione mira ad espandere la presenza di Atlas-SSI nel mercato, in risposta a una crescente domanda nel settore dell'acqua, in particolare per gli aggiornamenti delle infrastrutture e la crescita industriale. L'EPA stima che siano necessari oltre $744 miliardi di investimenti nei prossimi due decenni per gli aggiornamenti delle infrastrutture idriche in Nord America.
Le soluzioni di Atlas-SSI servono clienti industriali, utility, municipali e commerciali, concentrandosi sulla rimozione della plastica e dell'inquinamento, proteggendo al contempo la vita acquatica. Il segmento di rimessa in produzione dell'azienda riduce le emissioni di carbonio diminuendo l'uso di materiali vergini.
El equipo de Inversiones Sostenibles de Goldman Sachs Alternatives ha adquirido Atlas-SSI Holdings, un proveedor norteamericano de equipos para la gestión del agua, de XPV Water Partners. Atlas-SSI se especializa en el diseño, fabricación y servicio de pantallas, compuertas y barreras personalizadas para la protección de instalaciones de agua.
La adquisición tiene como objetivo expandir la presencia de Atlas-SSI en el mercado ante la creciente demanda en el sector del agua, especialmente en la modernización de infraestructuras y el crecimiento industrial. La EPA estima que se requieren más de $744 mil millones en inversiones durante dos décadas para la modernización de infraestructuras de agua en América del Norte.
Las soluciones de Atlas-SSI sirven a clientes industriales, de servicios públicos, municipales y comerciales, enfocándose en la eliminación de plásticos y contaminación mientras protegen la vida acuática. El segmento de remanufactura de la empresa reduce las emisiones de carbono al disminuir el uso de materiales vírgenes.
골드만삭스 대체투자의 지속 가능한 투자 팀이 XPV 워터 파트너스로부터 북미의 수자원 관리 장비 공급업체인 아틀라스-SSI 홀딩스를 인수했습니다. 아틀라스-SSI는 수자원 시설 보호를 위한 맞춤형 스크린, 게이트 및 장벽의 설계, 제조 및 서비스를 전문으로 합니다.
이번 인수는 인프라 업그레이드와 산업 성장에 따른 수자원 부문 수요 증가에 맞춰 아틀라스-SSI의 시장 존재감을 확대하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. EPA는 북미의 수자원 인프라 업그레이드에 대해 향후 20년 동안 $7440억의 투자가 필요할 것으로 추정하고 있습니다.
아틀라스-SSI의 솔루션은 산업, 공공, 지방 자치 단체 및 상업 고객에게 서비스를 제공하며, 플라스틱 및 오염 제거에 집중하고 수생 생물을 보호합니다. 회사의 재제조 부문은 원자재 사용을 줄여 탄소 배출량을 감소시킵니다.
L'équipe d'investissement durable de Goldman Sachs Alternatives a acquis Atlas-SSI Holdings, un fournisseur nord-américain d'équipements de gestion de l'eau, auprès de XPV Water Partners. Atlas-SSI se spécialise dans la conception, la fabrication et le service d'écrans, de portes et de barrières sur mesure pour la protection des installations hydrauliques.
Cette acquisition vise à élargir la présence d'Atlas-SSI sur le marché face à une demande croissante dans le secteur de l'eau, notamment en matière de modernisation des infrastructures et de croissance industrielle. L'EPA estime qu'il faudra plus de 744 milliards de dollars d'investissements au cours des deux prochaines décennies pour moderniser les infrastructures hydrauliques en Amérique du Nord.
Les solutions d'Atlas-SSI servent des clients industriels, de services publics, municipaux et commerciaux, en se concentrant sur l'élimination des plastiques et de la pollution tout en protégeant la vie aquatique. Le segment de remanufacturation de l'entreprise réduit les émissions de carbone en diminuant l'utilisation de matériaux vierges.
Das nachhaltige Investitionsteam von Goldman Sachs Alternatives hat Atlas-SSI Holdings, einen nordamerikanischen Anbieter von Wasserbewirtschaftungsgeräten, von XPV Water Partners übernommen. Atlas-SSI ist auf das Design, die Herstellung und den Service von maßgeschneiderten Bildschirmen, Toren und Barrieren zum Schutz von Wasseranlagen spezialisiert.
Die Übernahme zielt darauf ab, die Marktpräsenz von Atlas-SSI angesichts der wachsenden Nachfrage im Wassersektor, insbesondere im Bereich der Infrastrukturmodernisierung und des industriellen Wachstums, auszubauen. Die EPA schätzt, dass in den nächsten zwei Jahrzehnten über 744 Milliarden US-Dollar an Investitionen für die Modernisierung der Wasserinfrastruktur in Nordamerika erforderlich sind.
Die Lösungen von Atlas-SSI bedienen industrielle, Versorgungs-, kommunale und gewerbliche Kunden und konzentrieren sich darauf, Kunststoff und Verschmutzung zu entfernen, während sie das aquatische Leben schützen. Der Remanufacturing-Bereich des Unternehmens reduziert die Kohlenstoffemissionen, indem er den Einsatz von Primärmaterialien verringert.
- Acquisition provides access to Goldman Sachs' global network and resources for market expansion
- Strong market positioning in North America with 100% US-based manufacturing
- Operates in non-discretionary demand markets with significant growth potential
- Benefits from $744bn EPA-estimated water infrastructure investment opportunity
- Faces integration challenges with new ownership
- Operating in sector with decades of historical underinvestment
- High dependence on municipal water sector funding
Insights
Goldman Sachs Alternatives' acquisition of Atlas-SSI represents a strategic expansion into the high-growth water infrastructure sector. This deal gives GS exposure to critical non-discretionary markets with significant tailwinds, as Atlas-SSI's water management equipment serves as essential protection for industrial, utility, municipal, and commercial water systems.
The acquisition is well-timed to capitalize on the $744 billion the EPA estimates is needed for water infrastructure upgrades over the next two decades. This represents a massive addressable market driven by three converging factors: (1) upgrading aged municipal infrastructure after decades of underinvestment, (2) industrial manufacturing growth amid onshoring trends, and (3) expanding power generation facilities supporting data centers and electrification.
While financial terms weren't disclosed, this acquisition brings strategic advantages beyond immediate returns. Atlas-SSI's 100% US-based manufacturing positions it favorably amid supply chain nationalization trends, while its re-manufacturing segment aligns with Goldman's sustainability initiatives by reducing virgin material usage and carbon emissions.
This transaction adds a steady, recession-resistant revenue stream to Goldman's portfolio through Atlas-SSI's essential equipment that forms the first line of defense for mission-critical assets, with potential for expansion into new markets and broadened offerings.
Atlas-SSI designs, manufactures and services customized screens, gates and barriers that serve as the first line of defense for facilities that utilize water. The Company's offerings address non-discretionary demand across industrial, utility, municipal and commercial customers. Atlas-SSI's products remove plastics and other pollution from water while protecting aquatic life, and through their re-manufacturing segment, the Company avoids carbon emissions by decreasing the use of virgin materials and contributes to reducing material waste.
The Company intends to utilize the global network and resources of Goldman Sachs to further accelerate growth in the water sector, including expansion into new markets and broadening its offerings, while continuing to improve service to the Company's customer base.
Atlas-SSI's end markets are experiencing significant tailwinds in
Paul Lewis, CEO of Atlas-SSI stated "We are thrilled to partner with the team at Goldman Sachs Alternatives as we enter our next phase of growth. This partnership enables Atlas-SSI to accelerate our mission of delivering innovative water management solutions that protect critical infrastructure and ecosystems. With Goldman Sachs' support, we'll expand our capabilities, enhance our technology leadership and continue to meet the critical and growing needs of our customers."
"Atlas-SSI provides essential equipment which serves as the first line of defense for mission-critical assets, with end markets having non-discretionary demand for high quality water," said Jeff Possick of Goldman Sachs Alternatives. "The Company has built significant customer trust as one of the only end-to-end solutions providers in
About Atlas-SSI
Atlas-SSI, Inc. is North America's leading full-service provider of water management solutions that protect mission-critical assets and water ecosystems with a portfolio of traveling water screens, 316(b) fish-friendly screens, trash rake systems, wastewater headworks, water control barriers, gates, debris handling equipment, grit handling solutions and stormwater screens. Certified field service and dive teams offer nationwide service capabilities to support turnkey installations, on-site service, inspections, and preventative maintenance. To learn more, visit atlas-ssi.com.
About Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives
Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over
The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets.
Sustainable Investing at Goldman Sachs Alternatives seeks investments in thematic climate transition and inclusive growth opportunities by backing companies that have an impact in these two areas. The leadership and broader team bring decades of combined experience, broad investment knowledge across the sustainability landscape and a proprietary corporate network of sustainability leaders from global corporations – all supported by the broader resources of Goldman Sachs.
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About XPV Water Partners
XPV Water Partners is a team of experienced operators and investors who are committed to making a difference in water. The firm manages investment capital from some of the world's top institutional investors, and partners with emerging water-related companies to help them rapidly expand and achieve their strategic goals. XPV aims to generate strong, risk-adjusted returns for its investors by leveraging its trusted ecosystem, deep industry knowledge, and its water centric company scaling platform. XPV is committed to building partnerships that contribute to growing people, sustainable businesses, prosperous communities, and a water secure future. To learn more, visit: xpvwaterpartners.com.
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