Eastern Controls Acquires Pittsburgh-based Andrews Industrial Controls

Eastern Controls, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Andrews Industrial Controls, hereby expanding its products, solutions and services throughout Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. This comes shortly after Eastern Controls expanded into Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia with partners Baker Hughes Masoneilan and REXA, Inc.

Photo Credit: Andrews Industrial Controls, Eastern Controls Inc

For 45 years, Andrews Industrial Controls has provided instrumentation, gas and flame detection, valves, actuators and services to a broad range of industries from oil and gas, power generation, chemical and petrochemical, water and wastewater, food and beverage, and pulp and paper. The company’s dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and superior solutions has enabled it to build strong relationships with end users and engineering firms alike. Former president and CEO of Andrews Industrial Controls, Nick Andrews commented:

“After many years of working with Eastern Controls serving our customers in the Greater Pittsburgh area, West Virginia and Ohio, we are excited to officially become a part of the Eastern Controls team. Working through this acquisition with Cliff and his team has solidified the decision to sell Andrews, and with the resources and manpower Eastern Controls can provide, our customers will benefit greatly from their solutions and services. We are eager to see what’s to come and how we can all serve our customers better.”

With Andrews Industrial Controls becoming a division of Eastern Controls, partners and customers can be confident that business continuity will remain and further excel in providing services and support for any application needs.

“This acquisition allows us to build upon our strong, 30-year relationship and join forces with a team of AIC experts to create a combined organization focused on providing unmatched services and solutions,” said Eastern Controls’ president, Cliff McLaughlin. “We are an organization focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our combined resources will help deliver growth and infrastructure connection across Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.”

Eastern Controls has worked with the former Andrews team to make certain its manufacturing partners are supported properly with all necessary resources. It continues doing everything possible to ensure that business operates as usual for its customers in these regions. Above all, Eastern Controls prides itself on reducing friction wherever it may arise, so that its customers can continue operating smoothly and efficiently.

Nick Andrews joins the Eastern Controls teams as business development director and Paul Bonetti joins as an outside sales representative.