Opus Water, an engineered products company backed by XPV Water Partners, has acquired Yeary Controls, a Chicago-based provider of control valves, actuators, and flow-control accessories. The acquisition broadens Opus Water’s portfolio of engineered solutions for water, wastewater, and industrial process fluid applications.
Yeary Controls has supplied valve technologies for more than two decades, including products designed for demanding operating conditions. Its Sharktooth™ Control Valve is marketed as offering improved cavitation and noise performance compared with traditional butterfly valves, and as a more cost-efficient option relative to some conventional control valves. According to the company, customers in sectors such as water, wastewater, power generation, pulp and paper, steel, and mining have reported operational benefits and extended equipment life from the technology. Opus Water stated that Yeary Controls’ products align with and expand its current offerings for complex fluid-handling environments.
"Yeary Controls brings exceptional engineering capabilities and a reputation for solving tough flow-control problems," said John DeYarman, CEO of Opus Water. "Their offerings and expertise fit perfectly with our core purpose to provide innovative, reliable engineered products and solutions that deliver water safely even in the harshest applications."
"We're excited to join Opus Water with the team, scale, and resources they provide," said Art Yeary, Founder and CEO of Yeary Controls. "This combination allows us to better serve our customers, accelerate innovation, and bring our valve technologies to new markets."
The addition of Yeary Controls follows earlier acquisitions by Opus Water and reflects the company’s strategy to develop a comprehensive portfolio of engineered flow-control solutions across water-related markets.
"We're honored to build upon the legacy Art created at Yeary Controls," added DeYarman. "Opus Water is the right home for the customers, vendors, and employees of Yeary Controls and we look forward to growing together."
