Talica Strengthens National Platform with Acquisition of Celco Inc.

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Talica is pleased to announce the acquisition of Celco Inc., a provider of metal surface treatment and processing services supporting a wide range of industrial and mission critical-specification applications.

Celco delivers shop and field services:

• Passivation, pickling, electropolishing, cleaning for oxygen service, and other chemical processing
• Precision cleaning and surface preparation
• Shop-based services supporting high-specification applications where surface condition, cleanliness, and process control are critical

The addition of Celco enhances Talica’s ability to provide scaled shop services alongside its growing field service capabilities.

Celco also provides shop-based passivation and electropolishing of stainless steel piping for liquid cooling systems used in data center applications. These pre-installation services support system cleanliness, corrosion resistance, and readiness for commissioning in mission-critical cooling infrastructure.

This acquisition further advances Talica’s strategy to build a national platform delivering consistent, high-quality surface treatment and high-purity services across multiple industries.

Lou Fantozzi, Chief Financial Officer at Talica, commented: “Celco brings strong operational capabilities and a broad customer base that complements our platform. Their shop-based processing capabilities, including support for data center cooling infrastructure, strengthen our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality services at scale and enhance our geographic reach.”

About Talica
Talica is a U.S.– based surface science technology platform established in 2025 and backed by JLL Partners. Talica brings together specialized operating companies with deep expertise in surface treatment, precision cleaning, passivation, and high-purity services, supporting customers in highly regulated, performance-critical environments. Through disciplined execution, technical rigor, and a commitment to safety and compliance, Talica is building a national platform designed to deliver consistent high-quality outcomes while supporting long-term growth for its operating companies and customers.

For more information, please visit www.talicagroup.com