Centro Pump Systems Inc. Acquisition
Centro has agreed to a transaction where we will purchase the assets of Pump Systems, Inc. from the family of Van Dalton, the former president and sole shareholder of the company, who passed away in December. This acquisition will provide immediate access to product support, pricing, and credit terms for customers of Pump Systems. Centro has assembled a team to ensure customers receive the same service and support they came to expect from Pump Systems.
CENTRO TO ACQUIRE ASSETS OF PUMP SYSTEMS INC.
Centro Inc., a flow control market leader for over 50 years, announced it has agreed to acquire the assets of Pump Systems from the family of Van Dalton. The acquisition will provide immediate access to product support, pricing, and credit terms for customers of Pump Systems.Â
"Pump Systems is a great company with an excellent reputation for customer service," said Centro President & CEO Mike Gallagher. "This acquisition is about continuing Van Dalton's family tradition and ensuring Pump Systems customers have uninterrupted access to products and services they need."
Centro Inc. has purchased the assets of Pump Systems. This acquisition provides immediate access to product support, pricing and credit terms for Pumps System's loyal customer base - which was very important to Van Dalton's family during this transition process.
"Pump Systems is Van’s legacy." Said Randall Blackburn, Pump Systems' longtime accountant. "He wanted it to survive and benefit its customers, and we believe we have created a solution that will provide the same service and support that you have come to expect." Â
Centro is an established distributor and sales representative company with over 50 years of focus on flow control products, pumps, and seals. Centro is a distributor for Pump Systems' largest vendor, Mosherflo, and can offer service, support, and pricing for the Mosherflo product line. In addition to Mosherflo, Centro has a wide range of products used in the flow control industry that you can view at their website www.CentroSolves.com.
Pump Systems and the Centro team have collaborated to make the handoff from Pump Systems to Centro as smooth as possible. This includes assembling a team to ensure Pump Systems' customers receive immediate access to product support, pricing, and credit terms.Â
Every Pump Systems customer will receive a letter and email from Centro with contact information for their team. If you need assistance or to place an order, please get in touch with Centro's point person for this team Joe Tabor, Applications Engineer, at the Centro branch in Shreveport, LA, at (318) 221-2347.Â
The Pump Systems team will complete all orders before this January 31st announcement in NC. All orders placed through Centro starting February 1, 2023, will be completed by the Centro team.Â
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If you have questions about outstanding purchase orders or invoices, please contact Randall Blackburn, Pump Systems' accountant, at (910)-610-1111 or [email protected]. Continue to remit funds via ACH or mail to Pump Systems, Inc., PO Box 694, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
If you have questions about the handoff from Pump Systems, please connect with Joe Tabor, Applications Engineer, at the Centro branch in Shreveport, LA, at (318) 221-2347 or [email protected].
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