Bradford White Acquires Bock Water Heaters

Trusted manufacturer enhances commitment to customers with acquisition of leading manufacturer of high efficiency commercial gas and oil-fired water heaters.

Bradford White Corp. has announced the acquisition of Universal Technologies of Wisconsin Inc., Bock Water Heaters Inc., and Tank Technology Inc. These businesses are collectively known as Bock Water Heaters, which makes oil-fired water heating equipment, in addition to commercial and specialty water heating and storage products.

The relationship between the companies extends more than three decades, with Bock serving as both an important supplier and a valued customer to Bradford White. The longstanding business relationship has gradually evolved, leading to Bock formally joining the Bradford White family of companies.

“Our companies share many of the same values, and we’re excited to welcome the Bock family into ours. This deal strengthens our ability to support our customers and provide them with an expanded offering of products and solutions,” said Bruce Carnevale, president and CEO of Bradford White Corp.

Bock has two manufacturing facilities

Bock was founded in 1929 in Madison and has since expanded its production capacity with two separate manufacturing facilities in the Badger State. The company is widely recognized for its robust offering of oil-fired water heating products, as well as large, high-input commercial condensing gas-fired water heaters. The acquisition will further expand Bradford White’s U.S.-based manufacturing capacity and capabilities.

“We’re thrilled to become part of Bradford White Corporation and continue to produce high-quality products under a company with strong customer relationships and that is culturally very much aligned with ours,” said Dale Einerson, CEO, Bock Water Heaters and TTI.

The acquisition is the latest in a series of recent acquisitions made by Bradford White that include Electro Industries, Heat-flo and FloLogic.