Cogent, Inc. grows in the Midwest Region with the addition of Central States Group.

Cogent Expands in Midwest with Addition of Central States Group

Riverside, Missouri – December 2, 2024 – Cogent, a leading provider of pumping and process equipment solutions, today announced the acquisition of Central States Group (CSG), a top Industrial Equipment Distributor based in Omaha, NE with operations in Cedar Rapids, IA, Marshall, MN and Madison, WI. This strategic move significantly strengthens Cogent’s presence in the Midwest and expands its immediate and future capabilities in the Industrial market.

“We are thrilled to welcome Central States Group to the Cogent family,” said Brandon Nienaber, Cogent CEO. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our growth strategy and enhances our ability to serve clients in the Midwest Region. Central States Group’s engineered pump division complements our existing strengths while the Pipe, Valve, & Fitting division introduces us to a long standing successfully operated sales channel with long term growth potential.”

CSG has a strong reputation for providing pumps, pipe, valves & fittings to a diverse range of clients. The firm’s team of experienced professionals brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Cogent.

“We are excited to join forces with Cogent,” said Todd Ford, President at CSG. “This partnership expands the resources and expertise of both organizations, improving the ability to continually serve our customers over a long period of time. We look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of Cogent, an organization committed to serving the community with employee owners who live in the community.”

The acquisition of CSG is the latest in a series of strategic moves by Cogent to expand upon its stated Purpose of Building Healthy and Prosperous Communities. The company is committed to investing in the region and providing its clients with the highest quality products and services, served by a local 100% employee-owned firm.

About Cogent

Cogent is an employee owned company who provides creative and innovative fluid processing solutions. These solutions include the sale of new equipment, repair of existing equipment, installation and startup services, and various services focused on keeping our customers’ downtime to a minimum and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. Our customers include industrial plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, commercial building owners, the oil and gas markets, and contractors. Together, our 385 employee owners help build healthy and prosperous communities through creatively engineered solutions in the industries that we serve.

About Central States Group

Since 1971, Central States Group has provided their customers with solutions for effective, efficient specialty fluid handling. Today, CSG is one of the Midwest’s largest and strongest regional distributors of Pipe, Valves, Fittings, Piping Accessories, Industrial and Sanitary Pumps, Flow Meters, Temperature and Pressure Gauges and Valve Automation. Central States Group is known for its expertise, professionalism, and commitment to client success.

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