Nov 2025 | Illinois

Yeary Controls Acquired by Opus Water

We are pleased to announce the sale of our client, Yeary Controls, to Opus Water. The acquisition closed in November 2025.

Yeary Controls provides innovative control valves, actuators, and flow control accessories designed to perform under demanding operating conditions. Its technologies address challenges such as pressure regulation, noise reduction, and cavitation control. Yeary Controls focuses on improving uptime, optimizing performance, and extending asset life in critical systems. It serves customers across water, wastewater, power generation, pulp & paper, steel, and mining industries.

Opus Water is a growing water infrastructure solutions platform, dedicated to acquiring and accelerating the development of engineered product manufacturers serving the water, wastewater, and industrial process fluids industries. The company delivers innovative, reliable solutions designed to ensure safe and efficient water management across a wide range of applications—from municipal systems to complex industrial processes. With a focus on reliability, engineering excellence, and outstanding customer experience, Opus Water helps customers manage water challenges with confidence.

Generational Group Executive Managing Director, M&A, Central Region – Michael Goss, and his team led by Generational Affiliate, Prasad Karcherla, with the support of Vice President, M&A, Madison Buckley, successfully closed the deal. Executive Managing Director, Rick Buchoz and Senior M&A Advisor, Bryce Gray established the initial relationship with Yeary Controls.

Ryan Binkley, CEO of Generational Group, added, “We’re honored to have supported two outstanding companies as they move into a partnership grounded in shared vision and mutual respect. This transaction reflects Generational Group’s commitment to creating connections that inspire meaningful progress and long-term success.”


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