Riverbend Sells Carlson to Zink Industrial Group

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Riverbend Industries Inc. announced today that it has sold Carlson Acquisition Company (“Carlson”), its Tulsa, Oklahoma-based flange-making subsidiary, to an affiliate of the Zink Family Office, also headquartered in Tulsa. Zink Industrial designs and manufactures advanced combustion and environmental solutions for process industries.

Riverbend was committed to finding a strong long-term home for Carlson, and the Zink Family Office provided that fit. The divestiture also allows Riverbend to focus more fully on its core HVAC and Building Solutions businesses.

“Riverbend’s owners, management, and employees are grateful for the contributions of our former Carlson teammates, and we wish them well as part of the Zink family of companies,” said Brian Kobylinski, Riverbend’s President and CEO. “We are excited to have completed our transformation to focus on our core HVAC and Building Solutions businesses and to continue advancing our growth journey.”

About Riverbend Industries

Riverbend Industries is a family-owned American industrial investment company with more than 70 years of experience. Its businesses deliver comfort and security through innovative HVAC and Building Solutions. By combining multi-generational family ownership with professional management expertise, Riverbend empowers its portfolio companies with the resources and support they need to thrive. Guided by a patient investment philosophy, the company continues to build lasting value, enduring success, and sustainable growth for generations to come.