BETHLEHEM, PA — ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH &amp, Co. KG, a leading Western valve-industry firm, has announced the acquisition of Warren Handles, Inc., a power gate firm based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The acquisition strengthens ARI’s position as a global player in the gate industry and serves as part of its long-term strategy to increase its presence in the United States. The acquisition of Warren Handles may match ARI’s already-developed capabilities in the USA with its wealth of experience and knowledge in the control valve business. Additionally, the merger may give ARI the ability to expand its product line and provide its customers with a wider selection of goods and services.

” We are excited to welcome Warren Handles to the ARI team”, said Heinrich Brechmann, Managing Partner and CEO of ARI-Armaturen. The merger is a significant component of our plan to expand our presence in the United States and provide our clients with a wider selection of power valves, according to Andy Stewart, Managing Director of ARI-USA.

Ray Yaros, CEO of Warren Handles, said:” We are delighted to be joining forces with ARI Armaturen. With the merger, we can draw on Warren’s experience and national and international reach in the control valve sector and provide our customers with a wider range of industrial valves products and services. Working closely with ARI will help us grow and add even more significance to our clients.

The completion of Warren Handles, Inc. was governed by the laws of the state and took place on August 12, 2024. The acquisition’s economic details were never made public.

ARI-Armaturen

With a reputation in 18 different nations, ARI-Armaturen is a leader in the gate industry. The company offers a wide range of professional valves and related services to customers in various industries, such as public business, HVAC, manufacturing, system building industry or chemical industry. Since 2003, ARI has been a trusted and trustworthy partner for its clients in all parts of the world, with a focus on a diverse product profile, great flexibility, and satisfied customers.

Warren Handles

Warren Handles is a control valve company based in Bethlehem, PA that offers control valves and services to customers in commercial and industrial HVAC, building systems, industrial and heavy equipment industries as well as marine and naval business. With a focus on quality, reliability, flexibility and customer service, Warren Handles has established itself as a relevant player in the valve market in the USA since the early 50s.