Columbus, Ohio – February 2025 – OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, today announced the acquisition of Premier Equipment Corporation, Inc. (PEC), a leading distributor of rotating equipment, and Premier Control Systems, LLC, a prominent design and fabrication provider of control panels.

Premier Equipment Corporation, founded as J.A. Young and Associates in Baton Rouge, LA, in 1965 and later renamed in 1992, has a rich history serving the petrochemical, oil, and gas industries. PEC is known for being a top-tier distributor of products, equipment, and services, including rotating equipment, air compressors, blowers, pumps, cooling towers, and epoxy grout. In addition to distribution, PEC offers essential preventative maintenance, repairs, and downtime failure analysis through its dedicated service teams. Their expertise and commitment to quality make them a perfect fit for OTC and align perfectly with our values, creating a synergy that will benefit our customers. 

Operating out of three locations in Louisiana and Texas, PEC has become integral in ensuring rotating equipment reliability for various industrial sectors. The company employs approximately 65 associates and offers a broad portfolio of solutions for the petrochemical and oil and gas industries.

In tandem with PEC, OTC has also acquired Premier Control Systems (PCS) based near Baton Rouge, LA. PCS specializes in designing, fabricating, programming, and installing PCL, electronic, pneumatic, and electrical control panels for many customers, including those in the oilfield, electrical power, and petrochemical sectors. With a team of around 20 professionals, PCS offers tailored solutions that support critical industrial applications.

“Our companies are thrilled to be joining forces with OTC, a leader in the industries we serve,” said Patrick Young, President of Premier Equipment and Premier Control Systems. “This partnership brings exciting opportunities to expand our products and services provided to our customer base along the Gulf Coast and the Permian Basin. Together with OTC, we will continue our growth in the future.”

The acquisition of these two businesses includes six locations across two states, significantly expanding OTC Industrial Technologies' workforce. Adding these new associates to the OTC team brings the total number of employees to more than 2,000, clearly indicating our growth and development. We now operate across 70+ locations and over 60 service shops throughout the United States, enhancing our ability to service customers in the industrial equipment industry. 

 "By acquiring these businesses, OTC is strengthening its presence in the Louisiana and Texas rotating equipment markets, aligning with our commitment to delivering exceptional products, engineering, service and repair," said Brett Stanton, President of OTC's Pump and Motor Technology. “We look forward to working together to drive growth and innovation further.”

For more information about Premier Equipment and Premier Control Systems, please visit their websites at premierequipla.com and premiercontrolsystems.com.

About OTC Industrial Technologies

Established in 1963, OTC Industrial Technologies (OTC), 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, ePumps, Allie Sales & Service, PSI Engineering, Tape Industrial Sales, TP Pump, and Tri-Power MPT.