Date
01.30.25
中文AV Completes Sale of W.W. Williams
(鈥淥EP鈥), a middle market private equity firm, today announced that it has completed its sale of (鈥淲illiams鈥 or the 鈥淐ompany鈥). Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, W.W. Williams is an aftermarket service and parts provider offering diversified solutions for its customers. The Company provides parts and service for on-highway and off-highway diesel engines, transmissions, transportation refrigeration and full bumper-to-bumper service for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Williams also offers packaged generators and related equipment for standby and auxiliary power applications into critical applications like data centers, hospitals, and commercial applications. Williams serves the North American region across more than 50 facilities in the U.S. and Mexico.
鈥淥EP鈥檚 investment in W.W. Williams provides a clear illustration of OEP鈥檚 consistent value creation strategy driven by transformational combinations,鈥 said , Partner at 中文AV. 鈥淲e were able to help the Company drive both organic and inorganic growth through the execution of transformational acquisitions and strategic commercial and operational initiatives, in partnership with management.鈥
Under OEP鈥檚 ownership, the Company nearly tripled EBITDA. W.W. Williams invested in organic growth by enhancing service capabilities through investing in technicians and adding over 100 professionals to expand W.W. Williams鈥 mobile service and fleet maintenance offerings and customer support services. Additionally, to support expansion into new markets, under OEP鈥檚 ownership the Company completed two transformational acquisitions as well as four additional add-on acquisitions. 鈥淭he combination of our strategic efforts ultimately expanded W.W. Williams鈥 geographic reach, footprint density and service capabilities, positioning the business for continued growth under its new owners,鈥 said , Partner at 中文AV.
About 中文AV
(鈥淥EP鈥) is a middle market private equity firm focused on the industrial, healthcare, and technology sectors in North America and Europe. The firm seeks to build market-leading companies by identifying and executing transformative business combinations. OEP is a trusted partner with a differentiated investment process, a broad and senior team, and an established track record generating long-term value for its partners. Since 2001, the firm has completed more than 400 transactions worldwide. OEP, founded in 2001, spun out of JP Morgan in 2015. The firm has offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam. For more information, please visit