Location
Owings Mills, MD
Investment Status
Current
Investment Date
Dec 2023
Website
www.tipcotech.comFounded in 1888, TIPCO is a value-added distributor of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions, operating from 38 strategic locations across the United States. The Company serves a variety of end markets including infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, government and agriculture/forestry. TIPCO’s long-standing presence in the market is underpinned by its commitment to technology, channel alignment, and customer-oriented solutions.
Add-On Acquisition Criteria
Add-ons Completed
Ideal Target Characteristics
Distribution and servicing of industrial and hydraulic hose, fluid conveyance and sealing solutions
Size
Revenue
$5mm+
EBITDA
$1mm+
End Markets Served
Infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, government, agriculture/forestry
"Joining forces with Platte River enables us to expand TIPCO's reach and impact across new markets. Their commitment to foundational growth and operational excellence supports our vision of delivering best-in-class service and technology to our customers, and we are eager to see the milestones we will achieve together."
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