A Wisconsin heat treating company has been acquired by an industry holdings group in a bid to build a leading thermal processing company based on value-added services.
Thermal Process Holdings, Inc. (TPH), purchased Hudapack Metal Treating, Inc., which owns and operates heat treat facilities in Elkhorn and Franklin Wisconsin. In TPH’s acquisition of Hudapack, co-founded by Gary Huss, Charles Davis, and Earl Pack, the company’s strategy is to identify and bring together leading businesses that share a focus on world-class safety, quality, service, and advanced technology. TPH also owns and operates Diamond Heat Treat, based in Rockford, Illinois, and Certified Heat Treating, based in Springfield, Ohio.
“We are excited to announce the third acquisition in our strategy to build a best-in-class company that offers a range of advanced services,” said John Hubbard, Chairman of TPH. “I have known and respected Gary Huss for over 30 years and am appreciative that he has entrusted us with the two businesses he has successfully built. I am also pleased that Greg Huss has agreed to become the General Manager of both Elkhorn and Franklin and look forward to working with him as we seek to grow Hudapack.”
“We began operations in 1985 and have been more successful than I ever imagined. When making the difficult decision to sell the business and retire, an important consideration was finding a buyer who would ensure the continued success of the business and provide opportunities for the Hudapack employees. I am confident that John Hubbard and the TPH team will carry out those objectives. I am also delighted that Greg will become GM of both locations. He has spent his career in the business and this transition provides an exciting leadership opportunity for him,” said Gary Huss, co-founder and President of Hudapack.
