Ingersoll Rand Continues Momentum on Inorganic Growth in 2025

• Acquisition extends company’s capabilities in wastewater treatment, a key high-growth, sustainable end market
• Enables Ingersoll Rand to provide more comprehensive wastewater treatment solutions, allowing for greater energy efficiency and increased productivity for customers
• Creates opportunities to accelerate topline growth through access to municipal markets
• Attractive purchase multiple of approximately 10x 2024E Adjusted EBITDA

/EIN News/ -- DAVIDSON, N.C., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ingersoll Rand Inc., (NYSE: IR) a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, has acquired SSI Aeration, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively “SSI”) to extend its capabilities in wastewater treatment.

SSI is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of wastewater treatment plant equipment with approximately $30 million in annual revenue. Its product portfolio is focused on innovative and energy-efficient engineered membrane diffusers including fine bubble diffusers, coarse bubble diffusers, and aeration systems. The acquisition will enable Ingersoll Rand to combine several technologies like low pressure compressors with SSI’s aeration offerings to provide a comprehensive, end-to-end solution. With manufacturing facilities in the United States, South Korea, and India, SSI will join the Industrial Technologies and Services segment (IT&S).

“Inorganic growth remains a key part of our company’s overall growth strategy in 2025,” said Vicente Reynal, chairman and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand. “We look at potential acquisitions through the lens of how they will help us optimize our solutions, and we look forward to growing our presence in the wastewater treatment market with the addition of SSI.”

About Ingersoll Rand Inc.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to Making Life Better for our employees, customers, shareholders, and planet. Customers lean on us for exceptional performance and durability in mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions. Supported by over 80+ respected brands, our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity, and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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