U.S. Water Services (St. Michael, Minn.; www.uswaterservices.com), an Allete company, announced the acquisition of A and W Technologies. The $9-million purchase agreement was signed by both parties last week. A and W Technologies provides specialty chemicals and engineering services for water treatment in data centers, light industrial, institutional and food-processing facilities. Located in Georgia, the company has nearly two decades of experience in helping customers reduce operating costs related to water and energy usage.
“The addition of A and W Technologies to the U.S. Water family will enable our company to provide a stronger focus on data centers, commercial/institutional business, and the food industry in the Southeastern United States.,” said Allan Bly, U.S. Water CEO. “We are very excited to have A and W Technologies join the U.S. Water family. Their experienced engineers will be a great addition to our team.”
“Today’s acquisition by U.S. Water demonstrates the continued excitement around the energy water nexus,” said ALLETE Chairman, President and CEO Alan R. Hodnik. “It also demonstrates ALLETE’s strategy of supporting the continued growth of U.S. Water both organically and through acquisitions as the company grows its presence in the U.S. and Canada.”