MOORES PUMP & SERVICES acquired by DXP ENTERPRISES
Context
DXP Enterprises has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of Moores Pump & Services, marking a definitive expansion of its rotating equipment division within the United States Gulf Coast. This strategic transaction integrates a high-performing regional leader into the "One DXP" framework, specifically targeting the industrial heartlands of Louisiana and the broader offshore and onshore energy corridors. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of technical complementarity between the target’s specialized fabrication expertise and the group’s existing dominant position in industrial distribution and pumping solutions. By incorporating this technical specialist, the organization reinforces its ability to serve mission-critical end markets that demand localized, high-tier service and repair models. The partnership is designed to leverage the acquirer’s centralized procurement resources and massive distribution scale while utilizing the target’s long-standing reputation for fabrication excellence. This integration facilitates a more comprehensive solution set for regional clients, providing the strategic depth required to maintain and modernize the critical rotating infrastructure of the Gulf Coast. The move solidifies the group’s standing as a primary enabler of technological advancement and operational reliability in the North American industrial supply chain.
The acquisition of Moores Pump & Services is part of the growth strategy of Dxp Enterprises, which already has several external growth operations under its belt, notably Hartwell Environmental Corporation in 2024.
MOORES PUMP & SERVICES, which reported an EBITDA margin of LOGIN in 2025, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of LOGIN, a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.2x).
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Target
Moores Pump & Services is a specialized industrial organization providing high-expertise solutions for the fabrication and mechanical restoration of rotating equipment and pumping systems. The entity’s business model is centered on a full-service lifecycle approach, maintaining mission-critical hardware for heavy industrial players across the Gulf Coast region. Its value proposition is anchored in technical durability and rapid-response repair capabilities, facilitating the continuous operation of complex hydraulic and mechanical infrastructures. Strategically, the firm focuses on the specialized engineering requirements of the energy and maritime sectors, operating as a localized technical leader with deep regional roots. By integrating professionalized fabrication with industrialized repair workflows, the organization ensures the structural integrity and performance of essential fluid handling assets. The firm prioritizes technical operational excellence and industrial reliability to maintain its status as a premier partner for regional infrastructure maintenance.
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Revenue range: 5M - 25M USD
EBITDA range: 0M - 5M USD
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