Komline-Sanderson Acquires the Wyssmont Company, Expands Specialty Drying Capabilities

June 1, 2022 – Peapack, NJ – Komline-Sanderson, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for product filtration, thermal processing, wastewater management, and other industrial applications, announced today the acquisition of the Wyssmont Company, a designer and manufacturer of thermal drying products for the chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral, and food industries. The investment closed on May 25, 2022.

The strategic acquisition will add Wyssmont’s flagship product, the TURBO-DRYER®, to Komline’s product line. The TURBO-DRYER® is used worldwide in virtually every industry that requires drying of wet materials, from organic chemicals to silver powder to food products. The technologically advanced system’s thermal process can continuously dry solvent wet materials while maintaining the integrity of the underlying particles and can recover the evaporated solvent without requiring a vacuum system.

“We are delighted to bring Wyssmont’s quality products, hardworking team members, and valued customers into the Komline family,” said Komline’s Chief Executive Officer, Danai Brooks. “The TURBO-DRYER® is a best-in-class system that will be a welcome addition to our product line for many customers. Based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Wyssmont is ideally situated near Komline’s headquarters in Peapack, simplifying the integration of the company into Komline’s operations.”

The acquisition was Komline’s sixth since March of 2021 and is part of a multi-faceted expansion that has significantly extended the company’s product and service offerings, manufacturing capacity, and geographic reach. Previously, Komline acquired Illinois-based Barnes International, a manufacturer of coolant filtration equipment; Florida-based Harn R/O Systems, a producer of reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and low-pressure membrane treatment systems; South Carolina-based Haselden Company, Inc., an engineering design and installation business of waste-reduction systems serving the food and beverage industry; Tennessee-based AquaShield, Inc., a provider of products for stormwater runoff, rainwater harvesting, and construction site discharges; and Ohio-based Fluid Quip, Inc., a manufacturer of capital equipment for the corn wet-milling and ethanol industries.

“We are so pleased to be joining the Komline team, given our longstanding relationship with the company and the many synergies in our businesses,” said Wyssmont President Joseph Bevacqua. “We know our customers will be well-served by Komline’s outstanding products, services, and team, and we are delighted to be part of a full-service company with facilities across the U.S. serving customers around the world.”

About Komline-Sanderson

Since its incorporation in 1946, Komline-Sanderson Corporation has provided the highest quality equipment for applications including process/production filtration, drying, thermal processing, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and environmental control. The company, headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, solves industrial processing, wastewater, and flue gas cleaning challenges for industrial and municipal customers around the world. Visit komline.com for more information.

About Wyssmont Company

Founded in 1932 and based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Wyssmont designs, manufactures, and services its TURBO-DRYER® worldwide to the chemical, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral, food, and food additives industries. The company also manufactures continuous tray dryers, crossflows, feeders, lump-breakers, solvent recovery dryers, multi-stages, laboratories, and calciner. Visit wyssmont.com for more information.

Komline-Sanderson Acquires Fluid Quip, Inc., Expands Product Offerings in Food and Renewable Energy Markets

January 6, 2022 – Peapack, NJ – Komline-Sanderson, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for wastewater management, environmental control, and other industrial applications, announced today the acquisition of Fluid Quip, Inc., a manufacturer of capital equipment for the corn wet-milling and ethanol industries. The transaction closed on December 30, 2021.

Corn wet-milling, a process that uses water and specialized equipment to physically separate corn into proteins, starches, oil, and fiber, is a core market for Komline, and the acquisition of Fluid Quip substantially broadens its product offering in the space. Fluid Quip’s equipment is also used by Fluid Quip Technologies in the retrofitting of ethanol facilities to produce ultra-high-protein products used as animal feed. Fluid Quip Technologies is a separate company and not part of the transaction.

The acquisition was Komline’s fifth during 2021. Previously in the year, it acquired Illinois-based Barnes International, a manufacturer of coolant filtration equipment; Florida-based Harn R/O Systems, a producer of reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and low-pressure membrane treatment systems; South Carolina-based Haselden Company, Inc., an engineering design and installation business of waste-reduction systems serving the food and beverage industry; and Tennessee-based AquaShield, Inc., a manufacturer of products for stormwater runoff, rainwater harvesting, and construction site discharges.

“Komline and Fluid Quip have partnered for nearly 20 years on a variety of projects and joint ventures for our customers in the corn wet-milling industry, making the business combination a very natural next chapter,” said Fluid Quip CEO Andy Franko. “Becoming part of Komline means we have even more products, engineering capabilities, and solutions to offer, while providing the same great service on which we built our reputation.”

Fluid Quip was founded in 1987 as a repair and field service company serving the pulp and paper and corn wet-milling industries. The company’s product expertise soon led it to begin innovating new features to improve equipment performance, and in 1991, it began to design and sell its own capital equipment and replacement parts. The company continues to maintain a full-service repair shop as part of its solution-oriented service to customers around the world.

“We are proud of the progress Komline made in 2021, as we significantly broadened our product offering, production capacity, and field service capabilities over the course of the year,” said Komline’s Chief Executive Officer, Danai Brooks. “With Fluid Quip, we now have nine manufacturing facilities in the United States and a new partnership with a talented team in Ohio. Because of the special relationship Komline and Fluid Quip have built over the years, I am particularly enthusiastic about the opportunities this acquisition will create.”

About Komline-Sanderson

Since its incorporation in 1946, Komline-Sanderson Corporation has provided the highest quality equipment for applications including process/production filtration, drying, thermal processing, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and environmental control. The company, headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, solves wastewater, industrial processing, and flue gas cleaning challenges for industrial and municipal customers around the world. Visit komline.com for more information.

About Fluid Quip, Inc.

Founded in 1987 and based in Springfield, Ohio, Fluid Quip engineers and manufactures separation equipment for corn wet-milling, pulp and paper applications, and dry-grind ethanol plants, including centrifuges, grind and impact mills, screens, cyclonettes, starch washing systems, germ separators, and more. Utilizing years of design experience, hands-on research, and customer feedback, Fluid Quip continues to develop new technologies and improve traditional equipment. Fluid Quip holds various equipment and process patents and is focused on optimizing plant performance by providing “Solutions That Work.” Visit fluidquip.com for more information.

Komline-Sanderson Acquires AquaShield to Offer Stormwater Products

October 12, 2021 – Peapack, NJ – Komline-Sanderson, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for wastewater management, environmental control, and other industrial applications, announced today the acquisition of AquaShield, Inc., a manufacturer of products for stormwater runoff, rainwater harvesting, and construction site discharges. The acquisition is Komline’s fourth this year, as the company continues to significantly expand its product and service offerings, manufacturing capacity, and geographic reach.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, Komline manufactures and services liquid and gas filtration and pollution control solutions for a diverse group of customers around the world. Komline recently acquired Illinois-based Barnes International, a manufacturer of coolant filtration equipment, Florida-based Harn R/O Systems, a producer of reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and low-pressure membrane treatment systems, and South Carolina-based Haselden Company, Inc., an engineering design and installation business of waste-reduction systems serving the food and beverage industry.

“As with our other acquisitions this year, bringing AquaShield into our business means that we have even more capabilities and services to offer our corporate and municipal customers,” said Komline’s Chief Executive Officer, Danai Brooks. “AquaShield’s products protect our waterways from pollutants often transported by stormwater. We believe offering stormwater solutions will allow us to create high-quality usable water for our communities in new, innovative ways.”

AquaShield, founded in 1999 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designs and manufactures integrated product solutions to meet the growing need for filtration and pollutant removal from stormwater runoff. The company’s products meet or exceed water quality standards in virtually all states and municipalities, including the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Certification Program and Washington State Department of Ecology’s Technology Assessment Program (TAPE).

“The advantages that we are able to offer our customers – custom applications, proven performance and functionality, and exceptional service, among others – are what set us apart in the stormwater community,” said AquaShield founder Kelly Williamson. "We are pleased to know that as part of Komline we can continue to expand delivery of our innovative stormwater solutions."

About Komline-Sanderson

Since its incorporation in 1946, Komline-Sanderson Corporation has provided the highest quality equipment for applications including process/production filtration, drying, thermal processing, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and environmental control. The company, headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, solves wastewater, industrial processing, and flue gas cleaning challenges for industrial and municipal customers around the world. Visit komline.com for more information.

About AquaShield, Inc.

Founded in 1999 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, AquaShield, Inc. manufactures products such as hydrodynamic separators, stormwater filtration systems, catch basin inserts, and biofiltration solutions to meet the challenges associated with post-construction stormwater runoff, rainwater harvesting, and construction site discharges. Visit aquashieldinc.com for more information.

Komline-Sanderson Acquires Haselden

April 13, 2021 — Peapack, NJ — Komline-Sanderson, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for wastewater management, environmental control, and other industrial applications, announced today the acquisition of Haselden Company, Inc., an engineering design and installation business of waste-reduction systems serving the food and beverage industry. The acquisition is Komline’s third in recent weeks, as the company significantly expands its product and service offerings, manufacturing capacity, and geographic reach.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, Komline manufactures and services liquid and gas filtration and pollution control solutions for a diverse group of customers around the world, including industrial processing plants in end markets such as chemical manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Komline recently acquired Illinois-based Barnes International, a manufacturer of coolant filtration equipment, and Florida-based Harn R/O Systems, a producer of reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and low-pressure membrane treatment systems.

“We are pleased to complete another important step in this multi-faceted expansion of our business,” said Komline’s Chief Executive Officer, Danai Brooks. “Haselden has unparalleled expertise in design, fabrication, and installation of sanitation and waste-reduction equipment for beverage manufacturing plants. It also has a well-earned reputation for on-time, accurate, and cost-efficient project delivery, and we are proud to continue that legacy with both long-time and new customers.”

Haselden, founded in 1972 in Charleston, South Carolina, offers turnkey solutions to help its customers navigate the ever-changing safety regulations and certification requirements in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a full line of processing equipment, including fittings, valves, strainers, and product recovery systems, and it emphasizes reliable and consistent operation.

“We make it our business to know our customers’ plants, processes, and personnel,” said Keith Haselden. “That means we can complete projects with minimal interruption and maximum efficiency – and that’s why so many of our customers have been with us for decades. As part of Komline, we will be able to provide that same top-tier service to many more customers while offering our existing customers even more products and services.”

About Komline-Sanderson

Since its incorporation in 1946, Komline-Sanderson Corporation has provided the highest quality equipment for applications including process/production filtration, drying, thermal processing, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and environmental control. The company, headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, solves wastewater, industrial processing, and flue gas cleaning challenges for industrial and municipal customers around the world. Visit komline.com for more information.

About Haselden Company, Inc.

Founded in 1972 and based in Charleston, South Carolina, Haselden Company, Inc. provides a single-source solution to meet the specific needs of food & beverage industry processing plants. Haselden custom-designs, manufactures, and installs filtration and waste-reduction systems, with a focus on on-time, in-budget project completion. Visit haseldenco.com for more information.

Komline-Sanderson Acquires Harn R/O Systems

April 1, 2021 — PEAPACK, NJ — Komline-Sanderson, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for wastewater management, environmental control, and other industrial applications, announced today the acquisition of Harn R/O Systems, Inc. The acquisition will expand Komline’s product offerings by adding reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and low-pressure membrane treatment systems that are designed to meet specific customer needs.

“At Komline, our focus is on providing the highest-quality products and service to our customers,” said Danai Brooks, Komline’s Chief Executive Officer. “Adding Harn’s unique membrane treatment capabilities to our existing range of filtration and environmental control solutions gives our customers more options and an even higher level of expertise in water treatment services. Harn will continue providing its exemplary systems and service from its Florida headquarters under its current leadership.”

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, Komline manufactures and services liquid and gas filtration and pollution control solutions for a diverse group of customers around the world, including municipal wastewater treatment facilities, waste-to-energy utilities, and industrial processing plants. Its acquisition of Harn is one of several the company has planned to expand its product and service offerings, manufacturing capacity, and geographic reach. Komline recently acquired Illinois-based Barnes International, a manufacturer of coolant filtration equipment.

Harn, based in Venice, Florida, has been serving customers in the water treatment industry since its founding by Jim Harn in 1972. Its experienced process design team includes professional engineers licensed in civil, chemical, environmental, and mechanical engineering, and Harn manufactures its custom-tailored membrane filtration systems in-house to ensure high-quality production and timely delivery.

“We work with customers across the U.S. to create solutions that address their specific needs and maximize both operational and cost efficiencies,” said Harn’s Vice President, Julie Nemeth-Harn. “Our team of design engineers, CAD operators, and technicians are highly experienced in solving the most complex operational, mechanical, and logistical issues our customers face, and we are pleased to be joining forces with Komline to offer those services to even more customers. In turn, Komline’s broad capabilities will expand the technologies and support we can offer our existing customers.”

About Komline-Sanderson

Since its incorporation in 1946, Komline-Sanderson Corporation has provided the highest quality equipment for applications including process/production filtration, drying, thermal processing, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and environmental control. The company, headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, solves wastewater, industrial processing, and flue gas cleaning challenges for industrial and municipal customers around the world. Visit komline.com for more information.

About Harn R/O Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1972 and based in Venice, Florida, Harn R/O Systems provides reverse osmosis and nanofiltration membrane systems for industrial and municipal water treatment applications. Known for its exceptional service standards and on-time, accurate deliveries, Harn is regularly recognized by industry peers and customers for outstanding performance, including with the Global Water Awards Water Project of the Year Award in 2019. Visit harnrosystems.com for more information.

Komline-Sanderson Acquires Barnes International, Inc.

March 24, 2021 – PEAPACK, NJ – Komline-Sanderson, a designer and manufacturer of equipment for wastewater management, environmental control, and other industrial applications, announced today the acquisition of Barnes International, Inc., an Illinois-based manufacturer of coolant filtration equipment. The acquisition is expected to be the first of several that will significantly expand Komline’s product and service offerings, manufacturing capacity, and geographic reach.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, Komline provides and maintains tailored filtration and pollution control solutions for a diverse group of customers around the world, including municipal wastewater treatment facilities, waste-to-energy utilities, and industrial processing plants in end markets such as chemical manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Now, with the acquisition of Barnes International, Komline will expand its filtration offerings to include those used by automotive, aerospace, and industrial products manufacturers. With these additional capabilities, Komline increases its ability to tackle its customers’ most difficult challenges in fluid and gas filtration.

“The acquisition of Barnes International is a momentous step in what will be a multi-faceted expansion of our business,” said Danai Brooks, Komline’s Chief Executive Officer. “With this acquisition, we are more than doubling our production capacity with facilities in Ohio and Illinois, creating a broader and more flexible manufacturing footprint. Barnes has been providing critical products to its customers for more than 100 years, and we intend to proudly continue that tradition of service and success as we join forces to offer even more benefits to our combined customer base.”

Barnes International, founded in 1907, began as a drill and tapping company serving the automotive industry with a variety of equipment, and it introduced its first filtration products in the 1950s. In addition to major U.S. automotive companies, Barnes serves customers in the aerospace, agriculture, and general machine tool industries.

“At Barnes, we have a proud history of providing the highest quality of products and services to our customers, and the Barnes management team will stay in place to carry on that mission,” said Bill Kirchner, President of Barnes International. “Komline takes the same approach to meeting and exceeding customers’ needs, and we know it to be a first-class operation that will honor and continue our company’s heritage, culture, and values.”

About Komline-Sanderson

Since its incorporation in 1946, Komline-Sanderson Corporation has provided the highest quality equipment for applications including process/production filtration, drying, thermal processing, wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and pollution control. The company, headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, solves wastewater, industrial processing, and flue gas cleaning challenges for industrial and municipal customers around the world. Visit komline.com for more information.

About Barnes International, Inc.

Founded in 1907 and based in Rockford, Illinois, Barnes International manufactures an extensive line of quality coolant filtration solutions, including pressure and vacuum filtration systems, for a variety of industrial applications. The company was named a General Motors’ “Supplier of the Year” recipient in 2017 and received a Honda Motor Company Sustainability Award in 2020 for its Henry Filters division. Visit barnesintl.com for more information.

Sunny River Management Invests in Komline-Sanderson

March 17, 2021 – PEAPACK, NJ – Sunny River Management (“SRM”) has announced its investment in Komline-Sanderson (“Komline”), a designer and manufacturer of industrial water filtration and pollution control systems.

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Peapack, New Jersey, Komline provides and maintains tailored filtration and pollution control solutions for a diverse group of customers around the world, including municipal wastewater treatment facilities, electric power utilities, and industrial processing plants in end markets such as chemical manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.

Komline has achieved impressive growth during its current CEO’s tenure, expanding at four times the industry average and doubling its EBITDA margins. The company is now poised to serve as a well-capitalized platform for acquisitions. Simultaneously with SRM’s investment, Komline acquired Barnes International, Inc. (“Barnes”), an Illinois-based manufacturer of coolant filtration products, and it has four other add-ons currently under letter of intent and more than 30 identified additional potential targets.

Together with a co-investment partner, Satori Capital, SRM completed the investment on March 17, 2021. To learn more about Komline-Sanderson, visit komline.com.