Cooper Machinery Services acquires Tucker Valve Seat

Cooper Machinery Services acquired Tucker Valve Seat Co., a manufacturer of superior industrial alloy valve seats for critical applications such as LP, gas, diesel, natural gas, and unleaded fuels.

Tucker Valve Seat was founded in 1957 and is based in Odessa, Texas.

“We are excited to become a member of the Cooper family,” said Phillip Carrasco, Tucker Valve Seat’s leader. “Together, we will strengthen Tucker’s commercial efforts and improve customer relationships.”

“The Tucker Valve Seat Co. is a great addition to the Cooper organization. Like Cooper, Tucker is a mainstay in our industry having served our customer base for nearly 70 years. Tucker’s strategy is based on high-quality products and strong customer service, so they fit perfectly with the Cooper culture,” said Cooper CEO Scott Buckhout.

Cooper Machinery Services, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, is the original equipment manufacturer and supplier of parts and after-sale services, and emissions reduction technologies to a large installed base of engine-compressor brands.