en.Wedoany.com Reported - On June 24, 2026, Atlas-SSI, Inc., a North American water management solutions provider based in Monticello, Mississippi, announced the acquisition of Walz & Krenzer, Inc. (WK), a supplier of custom watertight closures and flood protection systems. This acquisition solidifies Atlas-SSI's leadership in end-to-end water management solutions and expands its capabilities in flood protection, water control, and mission-critical facility applications.
Walz & Krenzer is recognized for its custom-designed watertight and airtight doors, hatches, flood barriers, and specialty closures, which are used in flood protection, water and wastewater treatment facilities, tunnels, dams, industrial facilities, power plants, the maritime market, commercial buildings, and other critical infrastructure.
Atlas-SSI CEO Paul Lewis stated that this acquisition further strengthens the company's ability to provide comprehensive water management and infrastructure protection solutions. Walz & Krenzer's technical expertise, engineering product portfolio, and quality reputation naturally align with Atlas-SSI's platform, helping to better serve customers who need customized solutions to protect critical assets.
Through the acquisition, Atlas-SSI will leverage WK's engineering capabilities and product portfolio to enhance its product lines of grates, gates, barriers, wastewater treatment equipment, flood protection systems, and related field services, providing customers with integrated solutions to manage water resources, mitigate risks, protect infrastructure, and support operational resilience.
Current owners Ben Rising and Tom Themel will continue to serve as President and Vice President of Walz & Krenzer, respectively. President Ben Rising stated that joining Atlas-SSI provides WK with opportunities to expand its business scope while continuing to serve customers with a commitment to quality and reliability.
Atlas-SSI is a North American full-service water management solutions provider, protecting critical assets and water ecosystems through grates, gates, barriers, wastewater treatment equipment, flood protection systems, and related services. Its certified field services and dive teams provide nationwide installation, inspection, maintenance, and service support. Walz & Krenzer specializes in designing and supplying custom watertight closures, doors, hatches, flood barriers, and related engineering solutions, serving a customer base that includes sectors requiring protection of critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, water and wastewater assets, and more.
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