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COMPANY IN FOCUS: W&O

Company in Focus:

In June 2023, Michael Hume rejoined W&O as President.

W&O

Image courtesy W&O or more than 48 years, W&O has focused exclusively Primary Product/Service on serving the maritime industry with products and W&O focuses solely on the maritime industry with prod- services that go far beyond the expected. As a leader ucts and services. We represent a variety of recognizable

Fin the marine industry, W&O operates a network of brands and maintain a large stock in strategic locations to sup- strategically located branches in North America, Europe and port our customers which is why we have been a go-to solu-

Singapore with more than 330 maritime professionals. tions provider in the maritime industry for over 48 years. No

W&O is a global source for actuated valves, valves and spe- one knows the business better, and no one puts more time, cialty products to the marine and upstream oil & gas industry. energy and resources into serving our customers speci? c and

Through the years, W&O broadened its offerings to include val- unique requirements. We serve all segments, including com- ue added engineered solutions including actuated valve expertise, mercial shipping, the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, non-welded piping systems, sealing penetration systems, steering MARAD, U.S. Coast Guard, cruise lines, barge owners, up- gear and controls consultancy, and project-management services. stream oil and natural-gas rigs, and contractors, shipyards

We support our customer base with over $60+ million in stock. that build and repair vessels of all sizes. We also support our

W&O has built a well-earned reputation for going the ex- friends in the design and engineering side of the business with tra mile to make and work hard to ensure we support our cli- technical support.

ent’s requirements, forming win-win strategic partnerships W&O understands the unique needs of ship building as well with those we serve. The industries we serve work 24/7, and as the repair and retro? tting industry for all types of maritime so does W&O. Around the clock, every day of the year, we vessels. Our global footprint allows us to service our custom- provide mission-critical products and services from our many ers’ needs from multiple locations in the world and provide strategically located service centers. It’s this kind of respon- exceptional customer service. We provide complete valve- siveness and proactive spirit that truly sets us apart. automation packages that are assembled, tested, delivered and

In addition, EMI, a W&O Company, provides state-of-the art ready to install in ships or upstream oil and gas platforms be- engineering design and manufacturing of marine control systems ing built or repaired around the world.

from electro-hydraulic steering to vessel monitoring and controls.

Located in St. Rose, LA, EMI’s marine control systems can also Recent Highlights be manufactured to meet “Buy America” requirements. With an After 20 years as a Pon Holdings operating company, the in-house staff of engineers, programmers, project managers, and Netherlands-based Pon sold W&O to MiddleGround Partners II, service personnel, EMI can provide multiple products, systems LP. The Kentucky-based ? rm acquired PVI Holdings, Inc., the and seamless integration with other auxiliary equipment installed parent company of W&O Supply, Setpoint Integrated Solutions on vessels. EMI’s growing service department with a dedicated and A-T Controls. MiddleGround is an operationally focused team of service technicians has expanded its footprint to include private equity ? rm that makes controlled investments in middle local service technicians in New Orleans, Houston, and Paducah. market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies.

W&O operates its global branch network from Jacksonville, Earlier this year in June 2023, Michael Hume rejoined

FL. The network includes locations in the USA, Canada, Eu- W&O as President. Hume replaced Todd Nestel, who will rope and Asia. With steady growth over the years, W&O has work on special projects after four years in the role. Nestel expanded its products and territories and is a major supplier joined W&O in 2012 and played an instrumental role in ac- of valves, actuated valves, and engineered solutions to the ma- celerating the organization’s evolution from a reliable supplier rine and upstream oil and gas industries. to a provider of complete technical solutions.

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