Plymouth, MN - Vertex Group, a value-added distributor and sales engineering platform serving industrial, municipal, and HVAC markets with expertise in instrumentation, process heating, industrial communications, and mechanical equipment, today announced the acquisition of Advanced Process, a 30-year manufacturer's representative firm specializing in instrumentation and equipment for the Texas water and wastewater market.
The acquisition strengthens the platform's presence in municipal water while expanding its instrumentation and automation capabilities.
Founded in 1996 and based in Stafford, Texas, Advanced Process has spent three decades building a reputation for providing high-quality instrumentation, process equipment, and responsive technical service to municipal, industrial, and oil and gas customers. The company supports water and wastewater utilities facing aging infrastructure, regulatory pressure, and budget constraints with best-in-class solutions designed to improve reliability and performance.
"Advanced Process is a strong strategic fit for our platform and a foothold in the desirable Texas market," Todd Spaulding, CEO of Vertex Group, said. "They bring deep application expertise, strong manufacturer relationships, and a long-standing reputation for customer responsiveness in a critical growth segment. We're excited to partner with their team and build on their success in the Texas municipal market."
Brett Kolaja, President of Advanced Process, said the partnership supports the company's next stage of growth.
"This partnership strengthens our ability to serve customers while maintaining the same focus on quality, responsiveness, and technical expertise that has defined our company for 30 years," Kolaja said. "We're excited about the resources and opportunities this brings to our team and customers."
The addition of Advanced Process reinforces Vertex Group's continued strategy of partnering with established regional leaders in critical infrastructure markets.
About Vertex Group
Vertex Group is North America's leading value-added distributor and sales engineering company specializing in process instrumentation and analytics, HVAC flow and energy measurement, fixed gas and flame detection, process heating and heat trace, industrial communications, and mechanical process equipment. Through a family of empowered operating companies, Vertex brings together top technical talent, trusted OEM partnerships, and practical engineered solutions to help customers solve complex industrial and infrastructure challenges.