CRAWFORD UNITED ACQUIRES RAHN INDUSTRIES

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crawford United Corporation (OTC: CRAWA) today announced the purchase of Rahn Industries, Incorporated of Whittier, California and Portland, Tennessee, effective January 2, 2025.   Rahn Industries is a leading manufacturer of HVAC coils and related coatings, serving both OEM and aftermarket customers in the healthcare, industrial, energy, and defense industries. The purchase price was approximately $13 million in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments based on working capital, indebtedness and selling expenses. At closing, $1 million of the purchase price was placed in escrow to cover any deficiency in working capital determined post-closing and secure the seller’s indemnification obligations.

“Rahn Industries is strategically important to our Commercial Air Handling segment,” said Brian Powers, CEO of Crawford United. “HVAC coils are the single largest expenditure of our rapidly expanding Air Enterprises business. This acquisition allows us to secure a vital component of our supply chain for the long term,” he added.

The acquisition is expected to add approximately $18 million in annualized revenue to Crawford United and be immediately accretive to earnings.

About Crawford United Corporation. Crawford United Corporation is a growth-oriented holding company providing specialty industrial products to diverse markets, including healthcare, education, aerospace, defense, and transportation. The company currently operates two business segments. The Commercial Air Handling Equipment segment is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing highly customized, large-scale commercial, institutional, and industrial air handling solutions, primarily for hospitals and universities. The Industrial & Transportation Products segment provides highly complex precision components and coatings to customers in the aerospace and defense industries, as well as a full line of branded metal, silicone, plastic, rubber, hydraulic, marine and fuel hose products. For more information, go to www.crawfordunited.com.

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Contact: Brian E. PowersPresident and Chief Executive Officer216-243-2449bpowers@crawfordunited.com