SUPERIOR, WI — (Marketwire) — 10/17/11 — , a leading provider of lubrication solutions, announced today that it has acquired Rapids Hydraulic and Machine, Inc. („Rapids Hydraulic“ or the „Company“) from its shareholders Ryan Salberg, Mike Markey and Guy Gunwall. is focused on acquiring best-in-class lubrication related companies to expand its geographic footprint and service offering to customers. „Rapids Hydraulic is a great addition to and we look forward to partnering with Rapids Hydraulic,“ said Steve King, President of PetroChoice- Midwest Division. „We believe the partnership between and Rapids Hydraulic will be very complementary given both companies- focus on providing unmatched service, reliability and product selection and we are excited about the growth opportunities for the combined business.“
Rapids Hydraulic provides custom manufacturing solutions, machine shop, hydraulic components and repair. They are best known for their hydraulic rebuilding services. Rapids Hydraulic currently provides these services to the Pulp & Paper, Board Mill, Logging, Construction, Sugar Beet, and Mining industries.
PetroChoice- Midwest is a leading value added provider of petroleum based lubrication products and services. The Company provides its customers with Lubrication Solutions to meet their Safety, Savings, and Sustainability goals. The Company distributes an extensive product offering of lubricants, filters, equipment, anti-freeze, degreasers and contamination control devices backed by unmatched technical expertise and services.
Contact: Steve King President PetroChoice- Midwest Division 218-348-4194
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