Kemco Systems Acquires Water-Treatment Company

Kemco Systems, Clearwater, FL, recently announced its acquisition of Bob Johnson & Associates, a Houston-based company focused on water-treatment technology and services. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition supplements Kemco’s water-treatment services capabilities to the industrial markets, while extending a strong wastewater technology portfolio to the clients of Bob Johnson & Associates. During its 50 years in business, Bob Johnson & Associates has developed specialized expertise in servicing its clients with ion exchange resin regeneration, off-site membrane cleaning and a robust equipment offering through its Unity product line. Their Scale Free line of specialty chemicals includes a myriad of membrane cleaners, boiler treatment, as well as hot and cold closed loop applications.

“This acquisition will help us better serve our industrial clients with a stronger ability to tend to their daily water purity challenges,” said Tom Vanden Heuvel, CEO of Kemco Systems. “Partnering with the Bob Johnson team will be recognized as an advantage by our industrial clients as we continue to expand our single source of accountability in solving their issues.”

Belinda Denman, president of Bob Johnson & Associates, said that, “We are excited to partner with a company recognized for excellence, ingenuity and customer support, like Kemco. Their sales presence, manufacturing ability and legacy when joined with our experience and depth of service offering, will provide all of our customers an unrivaled experience.”

Vanden Heuvel added that, “We are excited to welcome the Bob Johnson team to the Kemco family. We stand together ready to support our customers with a stronger portfolio of solutions to help address their water and wastewater treatment challenges.”