Deal Details

Curtis Instruments Is Acquired by Kohler

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Curtis sale to Kohler

Summary

Curtis Instruments, Inc. (“Curtis” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Kohler Co., Inc. (“Kohler”). Curtis Instruments will operate as a standalone entity within the Kohler Power Group. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to Curtis Instruments, Inc. on this transaction.

About

Curtis is a leading electrification partner to OEMs across a broad range of markets including material handling, golf and recreational vehicles, mobile elevated work platforms, construction, agriculture, turfcare, marine and select on-road segments. The Company’s product portfolio spans motor speed controllers, HMIs and instrumentation, power conversion, CAN modules and other accessories. With a deep roster of talent across five engineering centers, Curtis also develops advanced software solutions for its customers. The Company employs approximately 1,100 individuals and operates in 16 countries, including manufacturing locations in Puerto Rico, Bulgaria, China and India. Curtis was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Mount Kisco, New York.

Kohler is a global leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of kitchen and bath products; luxury cabinetry, tile and lighting; engines, generators, and clean energy solutions; and owner/operator of two, five-star hospitality and golf resort destinations. Within Kohler Power, Kohler manufactures engines and complete power systems, including generators (portable, marine, residential, commercial and industrial), automatic transfer switches, switchgear, monitoring controls and accessories for emergency, prime power and energy-management applications all around the world. Kohler maintains 50 manufacturing facilities along with 110 distribution facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. Kohler was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin.

Industrial

Curtis sale to Kohler