Plymouth, MN - Vertex Group, a premier supplier of products and engineered solutions for process instrumentation and analytics, HVAC flow and energy measurement, fixed gas and flame detection, process heating and heat trace, industrial communications, and mechanical equipment, today announced the acquisition of Alliance Technical Sales, a highly respected manufacturers' representative and distributor of process control instrumentation and liquid analytical solutions across the Midwest.
The acquisition expands Vertex Group's process analytics capabilities while broadening its geographic footprint across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Todd Spaulding, CEO of Vertex Group, said the acquisition reflects a strong strategic alignment and enhances Vertex's technical depth in one of its fastest-growing segments.
"Alliance Technical Sales is a natural fit for Vertex," Spaulding said. "Greg Walch has built an outstanding reputation by going deep in process analytics and delivering application expertise to customers across the Midwest. This partnership meaningfully expands our Mettler Toledo Process Analytics presence and strengthens our ability to support customers in a larger geographic footprint. Just as important, Alliance shares our commitment to responsiveness, technical excellence, and long-term partnerships."
Founded in 2000 and based in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, Alliance Technical Sales has spent more than two decades serving industrial customers with a focused approach to process control instrumentation and on-line liquid analytical solutions. The company is known throughout the region for its expertise in pH, ORP, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, TOC, and turbidity measurement, as well as its specialization in industrial freeze protection and viscosity control solutions tailored to the challenges of Midwest environments.
Greg Walch, who will continue as President of Alliance Technical Sales, emphasized the strategic benefits of the partnership for both customers and employees.
"From the beginning, our focus has been on solving process challenges and supporting our customers long after the initial sale," Walch said. "Partnering with Vertex allows us to expand that mission. We gain access to broader resources, additional product lines, and a larger geographic platform, while continuing to operate with the same local responsiveness our customers rely on. I'm excited about what this means for our team and for the future growth of Alliance Technical Sales."
The addition of Alliance Technical Sales reinforces Vertex Group's strategy of partnering with best-in-class organizations that bring deep technical expertise, strong manufacturer relationships, and a customer-first approach.
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.