Koch Applied Solutions, LLC Acquires Product Rights from KEPS to Enhance
Customer Value and Expand Expertise
Evansville, IN – October 14, 2024 – Koch Applied Solutions, LLC, a leader in HVAC, and its Lathrop Trotter
Power Generation/Utility Division, are excited to announce the acquisition of exclusive rights to Weir Slurry
Group and Clarage Fan product lines from KEPS, Inc. This strategic move strengthens the Koch Applied
Solutions, LLC product offering and reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional value to its customers.
As part of the acquisition, Koch Applied Solutions, LLC will integrate both Weir Pump and Clarage Fan into its
growing portfolio, allowing the company to better serve a wider range of customer needs. These products
align with Koch Applied Solutions, LLC’s mission to provide expertise with innovative and high-quality product
solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve their goals.
“We are thrilled to welcome Weir Pump and Clarage Fan to Koch Applied Solutions, LLC,” said Doug Howery,
Vice President of Koch Applied Solutions. “These products bring tremendous value to our offerings and
position us to better support our customers by providing more comprehensive and tailored solutions. This
acquisition further demonstrates our commitment to innovation and enhancing the overall customer
experience.”
In addition to the product acquisition, Koch Applied Solutions, LLC is pleased to welcome two talented team
members from KEPS, INC. These new additions bring extensive expertise in product knowledge and
application, customer support, and technical support enhancing the team’s ability to deliver exceptional
service and support our customer base.
“Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and this acquisition allows us to serve them better,”
added Tom Kyner, Division Manager of the Power & Utility Group at Koch Applied Solutions, LLC. Tom went on
to add that “We are excited to bring onboard these talented professionals from KEPS, INC, whose experience
and skills will help us continue to push the boundaries of what we can achieve while also allowing product
expansion for our vendor partners via sales in our other division.”
KEPS, Inc. will continue operating as the Midwest Service Center for Weir pumps working in conjunction with
Koch Applied Solutions, LLC as the Sales organization for this work. Mitch Pezzi, President of KEPS, Inc stated
that “this is an excellent plan forward, especially given the additional resources offered by Koch. This will be
good for our customers and our vendors partners while making sure all talent is retained.”
With the acquisition of Weir and Clarage, Koch Applied Solutions, LLC continues its growth strategy and
commitment to providing industry-leading solutions. The company remains dedicated to investing in product
innovation and expanding its team and reach to ensure it meets and exceeds the expectations of its
customers.
About Koch Applied Solutions, LLC
Koch Applied Solutions, LLC is a focused on delivering innovative solutions that require technical and
application expertise to our customers. Coupled with Koch Applied Solutions, LLC’s sister company Koch Air,
LLC and its parent company Koch Enterprises, Inc., the family of companies supports and serves various
markets from Power and Utility generation stations to residential applications and beyond.
For more information, please contact:
Doug Howery
Vice President
Koch Applied Solutions, LLC
Phone: 314-595-7680
Email: doug.howery@kochapplied.com