Thu, 02/15/2018 - 16:20

GREENSBORO, N.C.—Tencarva Machinery Company LLC announced the addition of Saladin Pump & Equipment Co. Inc., in Beaumont, Texas, and Lake Charles, Louisiana, to its operations on February 5, 2018, according to Edwin W. Pearce III, Tencarva president. "Tencarva Machinery Company has purchased the assets of Saladin Pump & Equipment Co., located in Beaumont, Texas, and also the office in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Saladin Pump is a long-time Goulds distributor and, in addition to the ITT companies, Saladin represents Xylem, John Crane, Warren-Rupp, Roper, Liquiflo and Prominent, as well as many other manufacturers," said Pearce. John Saladin Jr., formerly Saladin Pump & Equipment Co. Inc. president, and son of founder John Saladin, will remain with the company for a transition period. All 16 full-time employees have become a part of the Tencarva team. Henry Ritchie, Tencarva vice president, is overseeing both the operations and sales activities for Saladin Pump & Equipment. Saladin Pump & Equipment Co. Inc. was founded in December 1985 by John Saladin Sr. The core territory for Saladin Pump & Equipment includes these five counties in Texas: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton and Orange; and these five parishes in Louisiana: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis. The Saladin Pump & Equipment facility includes a shop for repair of pumps and other rotating equipment. "When I made the decision to sell Saladin Pump & Equipment, I wanted to deal with a company that would treat our people right and would carry on our company's legacy in a positive way. With 16 employees, we are like a family, and it was very important to me that our people would continue to be part of a good, well-run organization. Though Tencarva is much larger, our company cultures are a good fit with each other. I really believe that this will end up being positive for our customers, our vendors, our employees and Tencarva," said Sandlin. "Saladin Pump is well respected within our industry and has received numerous awards from Goulds. John Saladin Jr, and his father, both received the Golden Eagle award from Goulds Pumps, the highest award offered by Goulds to those individuals that promote Goulds products with ferocity and integrity. Tencarva has known the Saladin family for years, and the way they conduct business aligns very well with our business practices," said Pearce. After the acquisition, Tim Weber is continuing as sales manager, and Paul Gustafson is operations manager of Saladin Pump & Equipment.