River Associates Investments, LP has announced that its Canada-based portfolio company, Hoskin Group, has completed the acquisition of Westech Industrial. The transaction closed on January 30, 2026, expanding Hoskin’s presence in industrial instrumentation and process solutions across Canada.
Headquartered in Calgary, Westech has served Canadian industry for more than six decades. The company supplies analytical instruments, flame and gas detection systems, and customised process technologies. With five locations nationwide, Westech supports sectors such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and municipal utilities through strong technical expertise and long-standing supplier relationships.
Justin Warren, Chief Executive Officer of Hoskin Group, said Westech’s capabilities complement the company’s existing Avensys and CTH businesses and, together with the recent acquisition of Davis Controls, will help build a unified industrial instrumentation platform with national reach and broader cross-selling opportunities.
Jeff Scott, President of Westech, noted that the company’s reputation has been built on long-term customer relationships and dependable technical service. He added that joining Hoskin will create new opportunities to expand Westech’s growth and deliver greater value to customers.
River Associates and Hoskin’s leadership team plan to pursue additional strategic acquisitions that align with Hoskin’s focus on scientific, industrial, and process measurement solutions. The group operates a diversified portfolio of specialised businesses providing instrumentation, integrated systems, and technical services across Canada, supported by global supplier partnerships and a scalable service network.
Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, River Associates has invested in lower middle-market companies for more than 35 years. The firm targets niche manufacturers, distributors, industrial service providers, and business service companies across the United States and Canada.
Since its founding in 1989, River Associates has completed over 120 transactions and is currently investing from its eighth fund with $345 million in committed capital. The acquisition strengthens Hoskin’s national footprint and enhances its ability to deliver advanced measurement and process solutions to a wide range of industrial customers.
