Acquisition of key provider of pumps, mechanical seals, vacuum systems and compressors furthers OTC’s expansion into South Central US

COLUMBUS, Ohio —May 2, 2022— OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, today announced the acquisition of ePumps, a key provider of pumps, mechanical seals, vacuum systems, and compressors. Additionally, ePumps is a full-service provider of all types of rotating equipment, with in-house and field service capabilities. ePUMPS will operate under OTC's Pump Motor Technology (PMT) Group.

ePUMPS, with a team of 28 employees, is headquartered in Tulsa, OK and has three locations serving Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle area.

Chip Toth, OTC PMT Group President, said "The acquisition of ePUMPS expands OTC/PMT with additional territory coverage, top product lines and adding additional service capabilities to this area. We are very eager to bring them into the OTC portfolio."

"ePUMPS is excited to join a national pump group offering additional resources and the ability to work alongside a team that is dedicated to supporting our local community and customers," said ePUMPS President, Gary Simpson.

With this acquisition, OTC Industrial Technologies now has nearly 65 locations throughout the United States, along with over 40 service shops. The addition of ePumps' associates expands OTC's workforce to more than 1600 employees.

To learn more about ePumps visit the company website www.epumpsok.com

About OTC Industrial Technologies
Established in 1963, OTC Industrial Technologies (OTC), https://otcindustrial.com, is one of the largest industrial distributors and service providers in the United States. OTC provides expert solutions for industrial motion control, factory automation, fluid power, pumping systems, spray finishing, power transmission, and compressed air systems. OTC operates a broad geographical footprint and delivers value to customers through its primary operating brands and divisions including OTP Industrial Solutions, AAP Automation, Air Technologies, Advanced Industrial Products, American Industrial Corporation, Buckeye Pumps, C&C Industrial Sales, Compressed Air Systems, Contrast Equipment, Crimson Electric, Critical Rental Solutions, Diversified Pump, Filter and Coating Technology, Furey Filter and Pump, IDG Compressor, Industrial Process Equipment Group, Keller Electrical, Laron, Midway Industrial Supply, Ohlheiser, PK Controls, Pumps, Parts & Service (PP&S), PumpTek, PSI Engineering, Tape Industrial Sales, TP Pump, and Tri-Power MPT.

About ePUMPS
ePUMPS is a leader in providing reliability driven pump solutions to the world’s most critical and demanding industries. Their complete and comprehensive pump and seal product lines are tailored to provide long term cost-effective solutions. The ePump OEM factory-trained technicians have the skills and knowledge to service any pump, either in our shop or on location most anywhere in the world.

ePumps provides a comprehensive line of industry leading products and support them with the most experienced support staff in the area. With offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Amarillo, ePumps is positioned to provide immediate service and support with exceptional results.