ALPHARETTA, GA. – Purgo Holdings, LLC (“PURGO”), a portfolio company of Wincove Private Holdings, LP, is pleased to announce the acquisition of VSI, LLC and VSI Waterworks, LLC (together “VSI”), an Alpharetta, GA based manufacturer of manual and automated valves used in the commercial, industrial, and municipal markets. The acquisition of VSI is PURGO’S fifth acquisition since its formation and expands the company’s product offering into flow control components.
“We are excited to welcome VSI to PURGO.” said Ken Rodi, CEO of PURGO. “VSI has grown rapidly in its core markets and its high quality and broad line of valves and actuation products and accessories is an exciting expansion of our water portfolio. We look forward to offering our customers and channel partners a single source for their water filtration, conditioning and flow control needs. Founded by Charles Osborne in 1995, VSI has built a strong management team, and we look forward to working closely with them as we integrate the business into our PURGO platform.”
Charles Osborne, President of VSI, added “finding the right strategic buyer for our business was critical and I am pleased with the transition of the business to PURGO. This acquisition reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while expanding our reach across multiple markets. The integration of our manual and automated valve offerings within PURGO’s broad commercial and operational platform allows us to offer a more comprehensive approach to system performance, enhancing flexibility and value for our customers. This strategic move strengthens customer confidence by providing system solutions for specific applications and operational needs.”
About Purgo Holdings, LLC
PURGO is a leading platform of filtration and separation technologies in high growth water, infrastructure, process filtration and separation markets. PURGO was formed in 2018 with the acquisition of LAKOS Corporation (“LAKOS”) from Lindsay Corporation. LAKOS, based in Fresno, CA, designs, manufactures and distributes branded water and liquid filtration products to the industrial, commercial, agricultural, irrigation and residential groundwater markets. In 2021, PURGO acquired Steri Technologies (“Steri”), a Bohemia, NY based designer and manufacturer of specialized filtration systems used in industrial processes primarily for the chemical and pharmaceutical end markets. In 2022, PURGO acquired ALSI, a Detroit, MI based manufacturer and distributor of air and liquid filtration and separation equipment used in industrial manufacturing and paint processing. Also in 2022, PURGO acquired Superior Manufacturing Corporation (“Superior”), a manufacturer of magnetic water conditioners used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. For more information about PURGO, visit www.purgoholdings.com.
About Wincove Private Holdings, LP
Wincove Private Holdings is an investment company that creates long-term capital appreciation for its shareholders by partnering with business owners, entrepreneurs, and management teams to build market-leading companies. With offices in Boston and New York, Wincove has a permanent capital base, staying invested in its partner companies for an unlimited time. For more information about Wincove, visit their website www.wincove.com.